Press 2019

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - Family and friends were all smiles while preparing for the holidays at the Lee Barta Community Center on Saturday afternoon. Sponsored by Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home and put on by United Way of Broome County's Emerging Leaders Society, the...

BINGHAMTON (WBNG) -- There was no shortage of holiday cheer at United Way of Broome County's Winter Wonderland event at the Lee Barta Community Center Saturday. The event was made possible by a donation to the center from Hopler & Eschbach Funeral Home

(WBNG) -- The United Way's Emerging Leaders Society will host a Winter Wonderland event on this weekend for the North side community members.

ENDICOTT (WBNG) -- The Children's Home of Wyoming Conference announced Thursday that it intends to purchase the former Boys & Girls Club of Western Broome building in Endicott.

JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. - The holiday season is about giving back, and the United Way of Broome County is celebrating by recognizing those that give back all year long.

VESTAL, N.Y. - The United Way is getting a boost from a local business this holiday season. KW Fitness gifted the organization a $4,790 check for the United Way's Community Campaign.

BROOME COUNTY - The Avangrid Foundation announced a $50,000 grant to the United Way of Broome County’s 2019/2020 community campaign. The foundation for the parent company of NYSEG is showing its support for the United Way.

BINGHAMTON, NY – As the days get darker, a new initiative is keeping the lights on longer. Lights on After School is a new nationwide program dedicated to insuring kids have a place to go at the end of the day.

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - Helping our children grow doesn't stop once the school bell rings at the end of the day. Which is why United Way of Broome County hosted an event on Wednesday celebrating the importance of after-school programs in the community.

VESTAL (WBNG) — The United Way of Broome County partnered up with the Vestal Rotary Club for the third annual Halloween costume giveaway. With over 200 costumes available to choose from, children couldn’t be more thrilled.

BROOME COUNTY, N.Y. - United Way of Broome County and the Vestal Rotary Club invited the community to come enjoy this year's Autumn Celebration featuring free costumes, snacks, and activities on Saturday.

United Way of Broome County invites you to participate in this year’s Halloween Costume Giveaway and Autumn Celebration sponsored by United Way of Broome County and Vestal Rotary Club. With over 150 costumes for children of all ages, we sure have a costume that is...

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - Gently used designer purses were quick to sell at Your Needful Things in Binghamton on Saturday, which were donated through United Way of Broome County to support their youth funded programs.

TOWN OF DICKINSON (WBNG) — Your Needful Things accepted donations of new or gently used purses, all to give back to the community. The designer bags collected by Your Needful Things were then sold at the store. 100 percent of the proceeds collected will benefit the...

(WBNG) — The United Way of Broome County is partnering up with the Vestal Rotary Club for a costume drive and autumn celebration, just ahead of Halloween.

From now until October 1, 2018 bring your clean, gently used children’s Halloween costumes to United Way of Broome County, 101 S. Jensen Road, Vestal NY. On October 5th, come join us at United Way of Broome County offices, between 9:00am-12:00pm and choose a...

United Way of Broome County is teaming up with Your Needful Things to present It’s a Charitable Purse-uit, a used handbag sale that will take place on Saturday, September 28. The sale will include gently use brand name women’s handbags and all proceeds will benefit...

The Food Bank of the Southern Tier is getting $32,000 from the Broome County United Way to move forward the Broome County Mobile Food Pantry that delivers fresh produce and other food to community sites.

BROOME COUNTY, N.Y. - Hundreds of volunteers are dispersing around Broome County, today and tomorrow, for United Way's annual "Day of Caring" event

(WBNG) — Schools and businesses in the area are giving back through the United Way’s Day of Caring. The United Way of Broome County says each year, nearly one thousand volunteers lend a hand to local non-profits, child care centers, parks and government agencies.

The United Way of Broome County has had the same tradition every year since that day, placing 2,996 flags on their front yard each year in remembrance for each victim who lost their life on September 11, 2001.

VESTAL (WBNG) – On September 13 and 14, community members from the Southern Tier will come together for something much bigger than themselves. Final preparations are full swing at the United Way of Broome County, as it gets ready for it’s annual Day of Caring service...

BINGHAMTON (WBNG) – Locals gathered at the United Way of Broome County on Sunday to place flags in honor of the victims of the September 11 attacks. Boy scouts, members of the United Way and other community members placed 2,996 flags, each in dedication to the...

BINGHAMTON (WBNG) – United Way of Broome County held its annual kickoff event Thursday at the Broome County Regional Farmer’s Market for a chance to show how support from local businesses can help them make a difference in the community.

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - United Way of Broome County hosted its Annual Meeting Thursday night celebrating what the organization has accomplished over the past year and honoring those who have helped make those accomplishments possible.

It’s a Charitable Purse-uit with Your Needful Things A sale of gently-used brand name women’s handbags to benefit United Way of Broome County’s Youth Funded Programs. United Way of Broome County is currently collecting new and gently-used designer purses and handbags....

The United Way of Broome County’s Fresh Cycles program is hosting free bike repair sessions. Fresh Cycles is a free community bike shop offering free repairs, earn-a-bike, group rides and hands-on youth mentorship and education.

BINGHAMTON, NY - The United Way of Broome County has held several community events throughout the years to find out where the community's strengths and weaknesses are.

(WBNG) — For more than a decade, the United Way of Broome County Day of Caring has mobilized nearly a thousand volunteers or more every year and with the event rapidly approaching, they’re getting the word out.

The United Way of Broome County does so much for our community and here's your chance to help them out. It's their annual "Day of Caring" volunteer event on September 13th and 14th.

United Way of Broome County’s Annual Day of Caring will take place on September 13th and 14th as a remembrance to those who lost their lives during the September 11th Terrorist Attacks. It is the largest day of service in Broome County and allows volunteers take part...

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – Strong community support helped propel the United Way of Broome County past its goal. The United Way announced it has surpassed its 2018-2019 Community Campaign target of over $1.8 million.

BINGHAMTON (WBNG) – United Way of Broome County was one of five organizations that received reward funding from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield on Thursday morning for its Healthy Lifestyle Coalition After-School Enrichment program.

The United Way of Broome County will be celebrating “Day of Action” on June 21 by promoting summer reading. It is gathering donations of new books for children kindergarten through fifth grade from now until June 30.

BROOME COUNTY, NY – It's crunch time for the annual campaign for the United Way of Broome County. The 2019 campaign chairman, Binghamton University President, Dr. Harvey Stenger appears on the weekly, local public affairs program, Southern Tier Close Up to talk about...

BROOME COUNTY, NY – On September 13 and 14, 2019, hundreds of volunteers from across the community will reach out to local health and human service agencies, as well as parks and attractions, during United Way of Broome County's annual "Day of Caring" volunteer event.

VESTAL, N.Y. - It was a rainy morning on Sunday as dozens of runners of all ages made their way to the Vestal Coal House to take part in a fun themed father's day 5K run.

(WBNG) — May is National Bike Month, and our local communities are celebrating simply by hopping on a bike. The United Way of Broome County supports cycling and its benefits through their Fresh Cycles program.

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - UHS has presented the United Way of Brome County with a generous gift. UHS donated the $110,000 that was raised as part of their 2018-2019 Community Campaign Fund to the United Way of Broome County.

VESTAL (WBNG) — The United Way is saying thanks to some of its hardworking volunteers who helped families in our area with their taxes. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, or VITA, helps low- to mid-income households with their tax preparation for free.

United Way of Broome County’s 2-1-1 Susquehanna River Region Information & Referral Contact Center is among a select group of organizations to be accredited by the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems (AIRS), in recognition of the quality of information...

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – The United Way of Broome County is continuing its mission of service to others while looking back on its iconic history in our area.