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United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes

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Our mission is to unite the goodwill and resources of our community so that everyone can thrive.

11/02/2026

Join us in welcoming Tyler Cassidy-Heacock, our new Senior Director, Major Gifts & Strategic Fundraising Initiatives, to the United Way team!

Tyler brings more than a decade of experience working with nonprofits across the Rochester region, with a strong background in fundraising, donor engagement, and nonprofit development.

Most recently, Tyler served as Director of Resource Development at the Seneca Park Zoo Society, where she helped grow individual giving, increase event revenue, and strengthen board fundraising efforts.

Beyond her professional work, Tyler has served on the boards of local community nonprofits and is an accomplished soprano soloist and chamber musician.

We're excited to have Tyler bring her experience, creativity, and commitment to community to United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes!

Please join us in giving Tyler a warm welcome!

10/30/2026

Week two of the 2026 Emerging Leaders Development Program turned the focus inward.
This week centered on authentic and holistic leadership. Our participants spent time understanding themselves, identifying their strengths, and learning how to manage both. They also had honest conversations about burnout and what it takes to stay grounded and stand firm in who they are, even when the pressure is on.

Thank you to Nicholas Noll-Lamantia and David Cota-Buckhout for guiding those conversations. You made it safe for our cohort to talk openly about strengths, limits, and burnout, and that kind of honesty is what turns a session into something people carry with them.

Knowing who you are is what makes it possible to hold your ground. Leaders who understand their strengths and respect their limits are the ones who can lead others well over the long term.

To our ELDP participants: thank you for showing up with openness this week. Keep standing firm.

10/30/2026

L3Harris Technologies is serving up some serious community impact!

From the golf course to the pickleball court, L3Harris employees are coming together to have fun, give back, and support our neighbors across Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes!

Their annual United Way Golf Tournament brought together 144 golfers for a day of friendly competition, raffle prizes, a silent auction, and more, with all proceeds benefiting United Way.

The giving didn't stop there! L3Harris also hosted a pickleball tournament raising additional funds to support our community.

A huge thank you to L3Harris and its employees for finding creative ways to give back and making community impact a team effort. Your continued generosity helps build a stronger region for everyone!

10/30/2026

An evening of gratitude, recognition, and community impact!

We recently celebrated the generosity and leadership of our Tocqueville Society members and recognized Tom Richards as our 2026 Tocqueville Award recipient.

The evening was an opportunity to reflect on the impact Tocqueville Society members have made across Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes this year. Their commitment to giving back continues to help strengthen our community and create opportunities for our neighbors.

A special thank you to Marty Birmingham, 2026 Tocqueville Society Chair.

Congratulations to Tom Richards and thank you to all our Tocqueville Society members for your continued generosity and dedication to our region!

10/29/2026

Great things happen when emerging leaders connect!

United Way's Emerging Leaders Society recently hosted a special reception bringing together this year's Rochester Business Journal Forty Under 40 honorees for an evening of networking, conversation, and connection.

The gathering was an opportunity to build relationships, exchange ideas, and explore how the next generation of leaders can help strengthen our community.

Congratulations to this year's honorees, and thank you to everyone who joined us!

10/28/2026

Our community is stronger because of the people who show up, give back, and make a difference. Now, it's our turn to celebrate YOU!

Join United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes for With Gratitude: A Donor Celebration, an evening dedicated to thanking the donors, volunteers, workplace partners, and community champions who make our work possible.

We'll recognize some incredible changemakers with special awards, including the Humble Hero Award and Power of Partnership (POP) Award.
And there's plenty of fun planned for everyone!

📸Photo booth to capture the memories
🎳 FREE bowling and arcade games
🏆 Special award recognition
🎁 Door prizes for the first 50 guests
💙 Great company and a family-friendly atmosphere
📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
⏰ 4:30 p.m.
📍 Radio Social | Rochester, NY

Whether you're a donor, volunteer, employee campaign champion, nonprofit partner, or workplace supporter, this celebration is for you!

Register today: https://unitedwayrocflx.org/get-involved/Signature-events/donor-celebration

10/27/2026

Financial emergencies can happen when we least expect them. Being prepared can make all the difference.

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes is proud to help host an Emergency Preparedness Training for Frontline Staff, designed to equip those serving our community with practical tools to support individuals and families facing financial challenges.

Participants will learn strategies for emergency financial planning, building savings, connecting clients with community resources, and navigating financial hardships.

📍 United Way | 75 College Avenue, Rochester

This training is hosted by the City of Rochester and delivered by Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Rochester.

Space is limited! Register today: https://www.cccsofrochester.org/forms/emergency-financial-preparedness-training

10/27/2026

Last week the 2026 Emerging Leaders Development Program officially launched, and today our cohort is back in the room for week two.

Our opening week focused on adaptive leadership, the skill of leading through change, complexity, and situations where there is no clear playbook. It is a fitting place to begin, because the leaders our community needs most are the ones who can adjust, listen, and keep moving forward when conditions shift.

Thank you to Shane Wiegand, Tay Porter-Jourdain, Gary Domenico, Jim Ramerman, and Dr. Lesli Myers-Small for giving our emerging leaders such a strong start. You shared your time, your experience, and your perspective, and our participants are better for it.
Leadership programs are only as strong as the community leaders willing to show up for them. Thank you for showing up.

To our ELDP participants: you have taken the first step, and the work continues. We are glad you are here.

10/26/2026

Making a difference doesn’t always require a grand gesture. Sometimes, it starts with a book.

Meet Jane Miller, a retired teacher and dedicated volunteer with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. From helping families register to making sure books reach their doorsteps, Jane is helping local children build a lifelong love of reading.

Her story is a reminder that one person, giving a little of their time, can make a lasting impact.

Read Jane’s story in the latest edition of The United Thread and learn how you can make a difference. (Link in comments)

10/26/2026

One day. Hundreds of nonprofits. Endless impact. 💙

Since 2011, ROC the Day has raised more than $13 million for local nonprofits, helping strengthen communities across our region.

Now it’s your turn to be part of the impact!

📣 Nonprofits: Registration for ROC the Day 2026 is OPEN!

Join hundreds of local organizations for 24 hours of giving on Tuesday, December 1, powered by United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes.

🗓️ November 13: Registration closes
❤️ December 1: ROC the Day!

Don’t miss your chance to connect with donors, rally your supporters, and raise funds for your mission.

🔗 Register today at ROCtheDay.org!

Address

75 College Avenue
Rochester, NY
14607

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15852426400

Website

http://www.unitedwayrocflx.org/

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