Program areas at United Way of the Greater Capital Region
Uwgcr's community impact initatives are the heart of our mission "to advance the common good." With everyone's help, uwgcr creates opportunities for a better life by focusing on meeting basic needs, a quality education that leads to a better job, which provides a stable family income, and good health.
2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember phone number that connects callers to free information about health and human services available in their community. United Way's 2-1-1 northeast Region activities cover 21 counties, are available 10 hours a day, 7 days a week, or 24 hours a day online, with help available in 240 languages. When people get assistance to overcome life's challenges, they are less likely to experience long-term problems that affect their families and community.
Donors can choose to contribute to United Way's community care fund (discussed above), or to a specific uwgcr initiative (some of which are discussed below). Additionally, donors may choose to donate to other non-profit 501(c)(3) agencies. These funds are collected, and distributed quarterly to the designated agencies.
State employee federated appeal (sefa) is an annual fund-raising campaign that occurs during the fall season. the program was established to accommodate the wishes of new york state employees who wanted a single fund-raising campaign that would reduce multiple charitiable solications.