Making an Impact


Last year alone, United Way programs impacted the lives of local individuals 63,249 times. From helping children succeed in school and supporting working families to ensuring seniors can age with dignity — United Way creates lasting change for people across Chautauqua County.

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Youth Opportunity

Helping young people realize their full potential from birth to graduation.        The United Way of Chautauqua County is committed to investing in programs created and administered by agencies in the community which fall into our one of our four strategic objectives of: Youth Opportunity Health Equity Community Resiliency Self Sufficiency
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Health Equity

Improving health and well-being, especially vulnerable populations.        The United Way of Chautauqua County is committed to investing in programs created and administered by agencies in the community which fall into our one of our four strategic objectives of: Youth Opportunity Health Equity Community Resiliency Self Sufficiency

Community Resiliency

Addressing immediate needs today to strengthen the community and prepare for tomorrow.        The United Way of Chautauqua County is committed to investing in programs created and administered by agencies in the community which fall into our one of our four strategic objectives of: Youth Opportunity Health Equity Community Resiliency Self Sufficiency
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Self Sufficiency

Creating a ready workforce and a stronger financial future for every generation.        The United Way of Chautauqua County is committed to investing in programs created and administered by agencies in the community which fall into our one of our four strategic objectives of: Youth Opportunity Health Equity Community Resiliency Self Sufficiency
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MAKING AN IMPACT


Last year alone, United Way programs impacted the lives of local individuals 63,249 times. From helping children succeed in school and supporting working families to ensuring seniors can age with dignity — United Way creates lasting change for people across Chautauqua County.

Picture for Youth Opportunity Impact Area

Youth Opportunity

Helping young people realize their full…

Picture for Health Equity Impact Area

Health Equity

Improving health and well-being, especially…

Community Resiliency

Addressing immediate needs today to strengthen…

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Self Sufficiency

Creating a ready workforce and a stronger…

Latest News and Updates


Wayne Rishell is a Chautauqua County native, having been born and raised in Jamestown. Before transferring to University of Virginia, Wayne started…
Sharing The Love of Reading UNITED WAY LITERACY WEEK REACHES MORE THAN 1,800 STUDENTS IN CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY United Way of Chautauqua County’s annual…
JOB OPENING POSITION TITLE: Director of Growth & Engagement LOCATION: Dunkirk, NY REPORTS TO: Executive Director COMPENSATION: Full time Position…

Latest News and updates

Wayne Rishell is a Chautauqua County native, having been born and raised in Jamestown. Before transferring to University of Virginia, Wayne started…
Sharing The Love of Reading UNITED WAY LITERACY WEEK REACHES MORE THAN 1,800 STUDENTS IN CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY United Way of Chautauqua County’s annual…
JOB OPENING POSITION TITLE: Director of Growth & Engagement LOCATION: Dunkirk, NY REPORTS TO: Executive Director COMPENSATION: Full time Position…
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How We've Helped

1,975

school children across six school districts were read to during Literacy Week 2025.

$8,760

worth of new baby items were collected during the 2025 Community Baby Shower.

18,535

families had their basic & emergency needs met last year due to United Way…

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