UWCHQ Merger

In 2024, the two separate United Ways in Chautauqua County began exploring a merger into one county-wide organization. In June of 2024, the Board of Directors of each United Way reviewed and approved the merger proposal — with the state of New York signing off on the merger in the spring of 2025.

The United Way of Northern Chautauqua County and United Way of Southern Chautauqua County were each begun as a local "Community Chest" more than 100 years ago. In the decades thereafter, each served their respective halves of the county with the same purpose: To mobilize the caring power of the community to help better the lives of all residents.\

Merger Information

Below is information shared by the United Ways of Chautauqua County at the time of the prospective merger.

TWO UNITED WAYS OF CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY ASSESSING MERGER

In a move to make operations more cost-effective and to amplify community impact, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County (UWNCC) and United Way of Southern Chautauqua County (UWSCC) are exploring a merger into one county-wide organization.

In June, the board of directors of each United Way will review and vote on a merger proposal, as will the membership of UWSCC at the Annual Meeting in July.

UWNCC and UWSCC are actively seeking public input on the potential merger.

Anyone with comments and questions can call Amy Rohler at (716) 483-1561 or email her at ARohler@uwayscc.org. UWNCC Board President Tyler Gotowka can be reached by emailing TGotowka@lawleyinsurance.com

The two United Ways announced the prospective merger in a joint press release on Friday, May 31st, which can be found below.

Additionally, the "Value Proposition" put together by the Merger Taskforce as well as an FAQ about the merger can also be found below.

Click the images below to download pdf copies of the documents:

    PRESS RELEASE     VALUE PROPOSITION               FAQ