raises funds to improve learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines in the Ithaca City School District facilitates collaboration among area STEM-related groups to foster appreciation, knowledge and application of STEM-related activities

Supports in Tompkins County women and girls, acting as a catalyst to improve their lives and contributing to the whole community.Women Building Community Grants to Tompkins County organizations aligned with CFWO mission. For more information about WBC grants, email or visit the CFWO website.

* Offers educational programs for health care professionals and interested lay-persons on liver disease.

* Organizes and sponsors support groups and informational programs.

* Provides fundraisers and support for research.

* Offers support and promotion of Gift of Life Organ Donor Program.

* Offers liver wellness and drug awareness programs for primary school-aged children.

* Provides referral services for all Cystic Fibrosis families to assure all physical, psychological and sociological needs are met. * Provides volunteer and fundraising opportunities to community members.

We improve the lives of individuals and families in Cortland County by uniting the resources of donors, volunteers, and agencies.We do not directly fund individuals. We are a philanthropic organization that fundraises to support programs in Cortland County addressing priority needs.

Provides funding assistance to local programs through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process every two years. The programs serve residents in Herkimer and Oneida Counties in upstate New York. Outcomes are measured in the areas of health, education, and financial stability. Additionally, the following are United Way lead initiatives:

• Academics First
• Volunteers United
• Ride United
• Housing & Homelessness
• 211 Mid-York

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community.

Mobilizes the community to improve the lives of individuals and families. Programs are focused in four priority areas: academic success, work readiness, self-sufficiency, and health and independence. Currently, $1.3 million is invested in 46 programs coordinated by 37 community partner agencies. Directly coordinates the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program for Chautauqua County and facilitates the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative (ESPRI) for the City of Jamestown. Also supports the 211 WNY information and referral program.

Provides resources for optimal housing, health and education and serves as a catalyst for sustainable change through the development and implementation of dynamic programs as well as strategic partnerships with leading nonprofits and community organizations.

Raises funds for the charities and organizations that serve the Manhasset community by public contributions from individuals and businesses in Manhasset, and to distribute those funds among participating charitable institutions. The organizations we fund bring relief and hope to our community. Over the years, your donation has: supported programs for children of the working poor, taught job skills to those with learning challenges, reduced senior loneliness, supported families coping with cancer, fed families struggling to make ends meet and raised awareness on mental health issues. The Fund may also, from time to time, distribute monies to non-participating charities on an emergency or special needs basis.

Works to enrich quality of life in the Wyoming County region by developing a permanent endowment. Serves as a vehicle through which individuals can give to causes and organizations they care about. Provides services for donors with various interests at various levels of giving. Serves as a resource catalyst to charitable activities. Assesses and responds to emerging and changing community needs.