United Way of Cayuga County

10/30/2026

🌟 VOLUNTEER CAYUGA: CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH PURPOSE! 🤝

🏢 Are you a nonprofit looking for volunteers?
Create your organization’s profile on Volunteer Cayuga and share your volunteer opportunities with people in our community who are ready to get involved. 📣

🙋 Looking for a way to give back?
Explore local volunteer opportunities, find an organization that matches your interests and skills, and discover ways to make a difference in Cayuga County. ❤️

⏰ Whether you have an hour, a day, or want to volunteer regularly, there’s a way to get involved!

💙 Nonprofits: Create your account and post your volunteer opportunities.
💚 Volunteers: Find an opportunity and get connected.

👉 Visit https://www.volunteercayuga.com/ to get started!

10/30/2026

🎁 FILL THE SHERIFF’S CAR WITH TOYS! 🚔🎄

'Tis the season of giving! ❤️ Help bring smiles to children in our communities by supporting the Holiday Toy Drive, brought to you by Auburn Enlarged City School District and Union Springs CSD Student United Way, Cayuga County Sheriff's Office and CAP Community Action Programs Cayuga/Seneca!

🧸 How to Help:
🎁 Drop-Off Donations: October 26 – November 20
📍 United Way of Cayuga County, 2 State St., Auburn, NY
🕘 Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 4pm

🚗 Drive-Through Toy Drive:
📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📍 Walmart Parking Lot, 297 Grant Avenue, Auburn, NY

Every donation helps make the holidays brighter for local children. Let's fill the car with toys and their hearts with joy! ❤️🎄

📩 Questions? Contact United Way of Cayuga County at [email protected] or call 315-253-9741.

Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce

10/30/2026

❤️ UNITED IS THE WAY!

🤝 Your United Way dollars make a difference right here in Cayuga County! Hear how the Auburn Rescue Mission puts community support into action and helps make a positive impact on local lives.

💙 Give today to support local programs and initiatives!
🔗 https://united-way-of-cayuga-county.givecloud.co/fundraising/forms/8NDR96EK

Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce Fair Haven Area Chamber of Commerce
Moravia-Locke Chamber of Commerce

10/30/2026

💻 FREE VIRTUAL LUNCH & LEARN: BUILDING TRUST WITH FAMILIES
👉 Register for FREE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tjvrIJMcTByr8-QbUprcnQ #/registration

Families Together in NYS (FTNYS) invites professionals working with children, youth, and families to join their Provider Lunch & Learn.

📅 November 6
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM
💬 Topic: 5 Strength-Based Ways to Build Trust With Families

✨ This session is FREE and virtual!
👉 Register for FREE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tjvrIJMcTByr8-QbUprcnQ #/registration

Please share with colleagues who may be interested!

10/29/2026

📚 Inspire a Love of Reading - Become a Substitute Book Buddy! 💙

Help a local child build confidence and strengthen their reading skills by becoming a Substitute Book Buddy. When a regular volunteer is unavailable, you can step in and make a difference - just one lunch period at a time!

✨ No teaching experience required! All you need is a love of reading, patience, and encouragement.

📖 Substitute Book Buddy Opportunities:

Genesee Elementary, Auburn | Tuesdays, 11:15–11:45 AM
Herman Elementary, Auburn | Wednesdays, 11:25–11:55 AM
Casey Park Elementary, Auburn | Thursdays, 11:20–11:50 AM
A.J. Smith Elementary, Union Springs | Thursdays, 11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Millard Fillmore Elementary, Moravia | 2nd & 4th Mondays, 11:10–11:40 AM

💙 Help us make sure every young reader has a Book Buddy when they need one!

Learn more and sign up today:
https://www.unitedwayofcayugacounty.org/be-book-buddy-volunteer

Please help us spread the word and share this opportunity with your networks!
Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce Fair Haven Area Chamber of Commerce
Moravia-Locke Chamber of Commerce

10/29/2026

📚 TODAY is the DAY!!! - Storybook Fun Comes to Life! ✨
Join Book Buddies at Seymour Library for an evening of stories, characters, crafts, snacks & more!

Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce
Fair Haven Area Chamber of Commerce
Moravia-Locke Chamber of Commerce

10/28/2026

💜 We’re proud of our Union Springs CSD Student United Way members for participating in an ALICE simulation to better understand the challenges faced by individuals and families living paycheck to paycheck. Through this hands-on experience and a teleconference with the Auburn chapter, students gained valuable insight into the realities of financial hardship in our local communities.

10/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our ALICE Simulation and Annual Meeting today. To learn more about hosting an ALICE Simulation, contact Development & Engagement Manager, Julisa Stone-Szpaicher at [email protected]

The United Way of Cayuga County hosted an ALICE (asset limited, income constrained, employed) simulation as part of its Annual Meeting on Wednesday morning at the Hilton Garden Inn in ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

10/28/2026

📣 HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE: YOUR VOICE MATTERS!

Cayuga Thrives: System of Care has officially launched the Parent & Youth Voice Project! 💬

We want to hear from parents, caregivers, youth, and young adults across Cayuga County! Your feedback will help identify community needs, highlight strengths, and shape future services and supports for local children, youth, and families.

📝 Take the Survey:

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent & Caregiver Survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/yqTYu71rLN

🧑 Youth & Young Adult Survey (Ages 11–25): https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/h9pqyT4qh7

📢 Please share this post to help us reach more families and young people throughout Cayuga County!

Every voice matters. Together, we can build a stronger, more supportive community for all. 💙
Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce
Moravia-Locke Chamber of Commerce Fair Haven Area Chamber of Commerce

10/28/2026

🥞 Dine & Make a Difference!
Join us at Cook's village diner every Sunday in November - a percentage of the proceeds goes to the United Way of Cayuga County !

Cook's Village Diner is located at 8991 N Seneca St, Weedsport, NY 13166, in the heart of Cayuga County, New York. The diner is open Sundays from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a hearty breakfast or lunch.

Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce
Fair Haven Area Chamber of Commerce
Moravia-Locke Chamber of Commerce