Upcoming Events
United Way's 2024-2026 Focused Investments RFP
ARE NOW OPEN
Focused Investments are UWGCR's largest competitive, responsive grant. They are multi-year, unrestricted grants open to community-based organizations operating in any or all of the eight-county footprint.
518 Day of Giving
May 17 & 18, 2024
Powered by United Way GCR and Presented by MVP Health Care, 518 Day of Giving is the first online, regional fundraiser of its kind on May 18, The day harnesses the power of community to connect nonprofit organizations with new and existing donors while raising funds and awareness for the nonprofit community. Collectively, participating nonprofits hope to raise $518,000 to continue providing vital support and services throughout the Capital Region and beyond. On May 17, join more than 500 volunteers all over the Capital Region making an impact at local organizations through service and beautification projects.
United Way's Annual Awards
Fall 2024
Join United Way of the Greater Capital Region’s President & CEO, Peter Gannon, and other presenters throughout the evening as we come together to celebrate our Campaign Champions, the 2023 Class of the Capital Region Philanthropy Hall of Fame, and reveal this year’s Capital Region Philanthropist of the Year.
Capital Region ADULT Spelling Bee
2024
Emerging Leaders UNITED is on a mission to find the Capital Region's BEST speller. The winner will take home the championship belt.