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BirthNet Wins Power Pitch!
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Congratulations to BirthNet for winning United Way's Women United Power Pitch! With this achievement, BirthNet will…
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UWGCR Launches “Jubilant Birth Albany” Program
Monday, November 18, 2024
United Way of the Greater Capital Region Launches “Jubilant Birth Albany” Program to Support Maternal Health and Birth…
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UWGCR and Schenectady County Public Library Launch Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library 
Monday, September 16, 2024
United Way of the Greater Capital Region and Schenectady County Public Library Launch Dolly Parton’s Imagination…
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UWGCR Awards $787,000 in Grants to Empower 35 Community-Based Organizations
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
United Way of the Greater Capital Region Awards $787,000 in Grants to Empower 35 Community-Based Organizations In its…
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Celebrating 50 Years of SFSP and launching the 2024 Summer Meals Season
Monday, July 8, 2024
United Way GCR, Rensselaer County Department for Youth & Community Partners celebrate 50 Years of Summer Meals…
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Cost of Basics Continues to Outstrip Earnings 
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Cost of Basics Continues to Outstrip Earnings  ALICE Essentials Index reveals a growing gap for many workers despite…
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United Way and Partners Kick Off Inaugural 518 Day of Giving Fundraiser Under the Proctors Marquee
Thursday, May 16, 2024
L to R: Brian Sano, Alicia Saurez, Kristi Bowers, Brandi Landy, Carm Basile, Peter Gannon 144 community-based…
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UWGCR and partners unveil plans for 518 Day of Giving on May 18th
Thursday, April 18, 2024
United Way of the Greater Capital Region and partners unveil plans for 518 Day of Giving on May 18th More than 140…
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