United Way of the Greater Capital Region

We are living in extraordinary times, and maybe you just want things to go back to normal. At United Way of the Greater Capital Region, we want better than normal, because normal just wasn’t working for thousands of our neighbors, and old broken systems will not fix the challenges we face. With your help we want to reimagine a new normal and rebuild a more equitable and resilient Capital Region. ... Join us! Because together we can Respond, Recover, Reimagine, Rebuild, and #LIVEUNITED. Learn more and make your pledge today at www.UnitedWayGCR.org/ChangeStartsHere

As a part of UWGCR’s partnership with Siena College’s AmeriCorps VISTA program, our first VISTA cohort arrived to tour The Blake Annex. They learned all about the historical significance of our new space and what the future of non-profit co-working looks like. We learned all about their work at their respective sites, why they chose service, and all about them with get-to-know-you ice breakers! We’re looking forward to continuing this partnership with Siena as we introduce the next few cohorts this summer.

Ashlee Romero joined United Way of the Greater Capital Region as a Data Processor working in the Operation and Finance Team. Welcome Ashlee! Read more: https://www.unitedwaygcr.org//welcome-ashlee-romero-data-p

Don’t forget to sign up to join Annie Berdar, Emerging Leaders United Leadership Committee Member, for outdoor yoga and smoothie bowls at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 27 at BARE Blends in Latham. Tickets are $25 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to In Our Own Voices in support of Pride month. United Way of the Greater Capital Region’s Emerging Leaders is a diverse group of engaged young professionals working to drive impact in the Capital Region. Members use their unique skills, passion, and creativity to dive into social issue areas facing our community and create sustainable change. Emerging Leaders leverage the power of United Way to show the strength and collective impact of the next generation of philanthropists. Learn more and register at www.unitedwaygcr.org/emerging-leaders

On Fridays, June 25 and July 9 at 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Schoharie County Office for the Aging will be hosting two days to prepare free tax returns specifically for pare...nts claiming children up to age 17, who have not filed their 2020 tax returns yet. This will ensure your latest tax return is on file with the IRS so you will receive the advance child tax credit. Call 518-295-2001 to make an appointment.

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at United Way of the Greater Capital Region! Big thanks to all you do to support your families and our community. #HappyFathersDay #LiveUnited

Today we commemorate the events that took place on June 19, 1865, the day that enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas learned they were free. Despite the Emancipation Proclamation being signed on January 1, 1863 (nearly two and a half years prior), Juneteenth honors the true end to slavery in the United States. If you're looking for resources or ways to participate in the community celebration, check out some of our partner organizations that are hosting Juneteenth events in the capital region: African American Cultural Center of the Capital District @africanamericanculturalcenter, Underground Railroad Education Center @undergroundrailroad_ec, Building Blocks Together @buildingblockstogether, SAFFE @saffenpo, Black Nurses Coalition @blacknursescoalition.org, and Hamilton Hill Arts Center.