United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes

Yesterday, Continue United teamed up with the Schottland Family YMCA of Greater Rochester for a fantastic kit-building event! Continue United members joined forces with participants from the YMCA’s Active Older Adult program to assemble 75 cold-weather kits, which will be distributed by Lifespan of Greater Rochester to those in need. A big shoutout to Caitlin Farnung and the incredible Continue United steering committee for leading a fun, interactive, and educational experience! Learn more about Continue United today: https://lnkd.in/gvsyd5GD #UnitedWayRocFlx #ContinueUnited #CommunityImpact

Congratulations to our partner in impact, The Center for Youth Services, Inc., for an immensely successful fashion week! Our team loved supporting this inspiring fundraiser. Center for Youth provides critical services to help youth realize their full potential by creating opportunities, removing barriers, and promoting social justice. We are honored to play a role in helping move this mission forward. #UnitedWayRocFlx #CommunityImpact 

Save the date for United Way's 14th annual online giving event, ROC the Day, on December 3! Fill your cart with causes you care about and support all of your favorite nonprofits in one, easy transaction. Nonprofits are still signing up, but take a look at who is ROC'n on December 3. Visit roctheday.org to learn more! #UnitedWayRocFlx #ROCTheDay #ROCThatMeme

WOW! Your support truly helped create possibilities for parents and babies in need throughout our region. Our Women United for a Healthy Start Collection Drive was an incredible success. Thank you to all who donated - each item will make a difference and provide parents and babies with resources needed to thrive! Interested in learning more about Women United? Visit https://lnkd.in/ek67T4Zs #UnitedWayRocFlx #WomenUnited #CommunityImpact 

A HUGE shoutout to our amazing workplace partner, Tompkins Community Bank! Led by Employee Campaign Champion Jerrylynn, they crushed their first-ever national campaign goal of $100K, raising over $116K! 🙌 Thompkins also rallied their branches for a successful food drive supporting our Backpack Program, which provides easy-to-make meals for students in need throughout Genesee County. We are incredibly grateful for Thompkins' continued partnership and dedication to creating opportunities for all to thrive! #UnitedWayRocFlx #ThompkinsBanking #WorkplacePartner

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes is proud to be part of the Community Schools Coalition of Monroe County (CSCMC). As an active member of the steering committee, we are thrilled to help move this transformative effort forward, working with community partners to ensure every student has access to the resources and support they need to thrive. Last week, a significant milestone was achieved in education and community collaboration with the official launch of the CSCMC. After over a year of planning and coordination, Dr. Joseph Fantigrossi and a diverse steering committee representing multiple sectors have developed and evolved the community schools strategy to strengthen student success throughout the county. The Community Schools Coalition of Monroe County is ready to drive change and enhance student success by harnessing the power of community collaboration. Together, we can ensure that every student has the support they need to excel academically and personally. #UnitedWayRocFlx #CommunitySchools #StudentSuccess

Thank you to everyone who attended our annual Tocqueville Society Award reception last night! It was an evening of celebration, honoring the powerful impact of our members. Congratulations to our 2024 Tocqueville Society Award recipients, Marty and Darcy Mucci! Their incredible generosity and support have helped create opportunities for individuals and families throughout our communities while strengthening United Way's mission. We extend our deepest gratitude to Ted Jordan for his exceptional leadership over the past two years as Tocqueville Society Chair. Ted has been instrumental in driving positive change and inspiring others to do the same. Learn more about Tocqueville Society today: https://lnkd.in/gfqc5QXz #UnitedWayRocFlx #TocquevilleSociety #CommunityImpact

We are proud to recognize five incredible United Way leaders for being named Rochester Business Journal's ICON Honorees! The ICON Honors awards recognize Greater Rochester Area business leaders over the age of 60 for their notable success and demonstration of strong leadership both within and outside of their chosen field. Congratulations to Aqua P., Executive Director of Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative (RMAPI). And congratulations to members of our Board of Directors and Honorary Advisory Board: Faheem Masood, ESL Federal Credit Union Don Culeton, IDI Billing Solutions Naomi Silver, Rochester Red Wings Peter G. Robinson, University of Rochester Medical Center We congratulate all of the ICON honorees! These remarkable leaders are committed to creating opportunities and fostering positive change in our communities. Read more and see the full list of honorees: https://lnkd.in/guzXwrWz #UnitedWayRocFlx #ICON #Leaders

Congratulations to our Latino Leadership Development Program (LLDP) Class of 2024 for completing their Leadership Development Program! For over 40 years, LLDP has worked to identify, train, and promote the placement of Latinos in leadership roles, ensuring that local organizations tap into the full potential of the Latino community. This program equips participants with the skills they need to thrive as business and community leaders, and we’re thrilled to see them become the next generation of changemakers in our community. Join us in celebrating the inspiring graduates from all our Leadership Development Programs at the upcoming LDP graduation on December 11. Save the date and learn more: https://lnkd.in/grpjgDTU #UnitedWayRocFlx #LeadershipDevelopment #LatinoLeadership 

Ready to make a difference in your community? Whether you have an hour, a day, or a passion to share, United Way’s Volunteer United platform has something for YOU! From helping local nonprofits to joining community projects, you can find the perfect opportunity to give back. Find your cause, take action, and start creating possibilities today! Visit https://lnkd.in/gq9t86KG to get started. #UnitedWayRocFlx #VolunteerUnited #GiveBack #CommunityImpact