UWNYS President & CEO Interviewed on David Lombardo’s The Capitol Pressroom

United Way NYS was honored to be invited to David Lombardo’s The Capitol Pressroom. Always a pleasure to be in David’s presence!

You can listen to the episode here.

UWNYS President & CEO Interviewed on Susan Arbetter’s Capital Tonight 

United Way NYS was honored to be invited to Susan Arbetter’s Capital Tonight show. A true dream come true for our President and CEO, Therese Daly. You can watch it by clicking here.

UWNYS President & CEO Speaks at Anti-Poverty Advocacy Day 

United Way NYS was honored to be invited to speak at the Anti-Poverty Advocacy on the Million Dollar Staircase. This movement is making history, and we need to make childhood poverty history! Special thank you to United Way of Greater Capital Region’s Matt Hunter for this photo!

UWNYS Commends Senator Cooney on his “Dolly Parton Day” to Raise Awareness on Imagination Library Funding  

United Way NYS was honored to be part of Senator Jeremey Cooney’s “Dolly Day” in Albany on February 24th! Thank you to Senator Cooney for his leadership and advocacy efforts to ensure $7 Million in the State Budget for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Initiative. UWNYS had a blast celebrating Dolly and continues to advocate for the funding to be in the budget!

UWNYS Supports United Way of the Greater Capital Region, United Way of New York City, and NYS Business Council’s on their Advocacy Eff0rts

United Way NYS was thrilled to see our Partners in action last week at the Rally to End Childhood Hunger. Shoutout to our own Grace Bonilla and Business Council’s Crystal Griffth for speaking so powerfully for all of us! Special thank you to United Way of Greater Capital Region’s Matt Hunter for these photos!

UWNYS Hosts 211 Advocates & Partners for “211 Day of Advocacy”

United Way of New York State hosted a number of advocates at the NYS Capitol on Monday, February 24th to discuss with the NYS Legislature the critical importance of 211. It was wonderful to meet with so many Legislators and hear the stories from our Call Specialists and Call Center Managers! Special thank you to Matt Hunter of the United Way of the Greater Capital Region for taking these photos!

UWNYS Testifies at Budget Hearing on Human Services

UWNYS Was Proud to Participate in an AI Conference at Civic Hall under the Leadership of Jim Malatras and John Olsen

It was an honor to participate in a discussion on finding the balance between responsible regulation and innovation in New York State. The work of John Olsen,  Dara N. Byrne, and Rich Leimsider do in their respective organizations brings an important perspective to the complex topic of AI policymaking.

UWNYS Was Proud to Support United Way of the Greater Capital Region and the entire Healthy School Meals for All Coalition

New York’s first mom governor understands this is about affordability for New York families and making sure our kids have everything they need to get off to the best start possible and that’s why she has New York poised to be the 9th state in the country to offer universal school meals. Let’s get this across the goal line!

Learn more about the Healthy School Meals for All Coalition led by our partners at Hunger Solutions New York.