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.