This year's Day of Action, held on June 9 and 10 was a huge success! Our community came together and rallied over 215 Volunteers at 25 projects. Volunteers gave 710 hours of their time, resulting in $25,350 given back to Broome County! (Using the New York State hourly...
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Partner Spotlight: Catholic Charities of Broome County
The Catholic Charities of Broome County is one of the many community-based organizations deliver programs at the front line of hunger. In 2022, Catholic Charities of Broome County food pantries served 41,851 people through 627,765 meals doubling that of 2021. When...
5 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health During Mental Health Awareness Month
Feeling stressed? You're not alone. Call specialists for 211, the 24-hour information and referral center supported across the US. and Canada, fielded thousands of calls about mental health last year, and connected callers to local resources. If you need help, connect...
Celebrate Women’s History Month 2023 with Women Making a Difference
Learn about the living legacy of women making an impact in our community In celebration of Women’s History Month, we are excited to acknowledge local female leaders who are shaping our community through their compassionate hearts and are living examples of community...
Partner Spotlight: Faith In Action
Faith in Action Volunteers, one of 600 programs in the National Volunteer Caregiving Network, was initiated by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The local chapter became a program of the Broome County Council of Churches in 1996. Addressing the needs of senior...
8 Reasons to Love 211 Susquehanna River Region
In a crisis, in a disaster, and even in a pandemic, the 211 Susquehanna River Region is here to help every person in our community. From finding food, housing and mental health services to connecting to other essential services, 211 is there. 211 Susquehanna River...
A Letter to Our Neighbors
The foundations of United Way of Broome County are rooted in the conviction that we, as a community, stand together, and as your neighbors, we are here to listen and learn. A united community is where people are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their...