United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes

**we are the go-to neighbor** **United Way is on a mission to mobilize the goodwill and resources of our community so that everyone can thrive. **And we have been at it for over 100 years. We are 30,000 donors, 14,000 volunteers, 500 workplace and corporate partners, and 1200 nonprofits working across our six-county, 5,144 square miles, region towards a future where every person in every community can reach their full potential. **Together, we...** - **Inspire** collective giving - **Invest** in programs and efforts to achieve impact - **Connect** individuals to ways to engage, access help, and make a meaningful difference in their community - **Convene** partners to learn, align, and amplify impact - **Advocate** for our nonprofit sector and our community challenges **WE are a multi-Solution organization because we live in a multi-issue world** True to our founding spirit, United Way works with a wide range of nonprofits to address a wide range of community needs. We bring a comprehensive approach to every challenge, actively listening, and responding to community needs. Our ability to mobilize thousands of donors, businesses, government officials, community leaders, and nonprofit agencies means we can deliver impact at scale to improve lives throughout our six-county region. **Our Priorities** We strive for a future where everyone’s basic needs are met, all children learn, and succeed, no one lives in poverty or struggles to get by, and every person, family, and community flourishes. We help our neighbors strengthen their resilience by advancing health, youth opportunities, and financial security.