United Way

Less than a month ago, things were looking rather bleak for the 2014 Chenango United Way campaign. With two thirds of the campaign over, they had raised only 49% of their goal, the lowest at that point in quite a few years. The prediction then was a 100,000 dollar shortfall for the over 20 programs funded in the county, a big hit by all accounts. Lo'...

We were joined in the Big Kat studio Monday morning by Elizabeth Monaco, Executive Director of the Chenango United Way, and she came bearing good news.  Two weeks ago, they weren't sure they would reach 80% of their 2014 goal of 421,000 dollars, but due to the generosity of many area residents, it's possible they may hit 90%. Tha...

We were joined in the studio Friday by Terra Granata and Rebecca Sands. They were here to bring us up to date on the current Chenango United Way campaign and ask for your help. Terra said the campaign is only at 49% of its 421,000 dollar goal, and if things don't improve, unfortunately some area agencies may not receive much needed funds...

We were joined in the Big Kat studio recently by Chenango United Way Executive Director Elizabeth Monaco and Board Member Debbie Barker, and they brought us up to date on this year's campaign. They said that so far, they have reached 12.5% o...

We were joined in the Big Kat studios recently by Terra Granata and Dan Auwarter, campaign co-chairs for this year's United Way campaign.  They told us about the annual kick-off event, the Day of Caring which was held on August 23rd. They distributed over 2,000 items to local food pantries during the event...

The United Way of Delaware and Otsego County has brought back the Alan Donovan award to recognize outstanding community leaders from Otsego and Delaware counties.

We were joined in the Big Kat studios Friday morning by the Executive Director of the Chenango United Way, Elizabeth Monaco, and she brought us up to date on the final tally for the 2013 campaign. She said they were pleased that they reached 92% of their goal...

The Chenango United Way fundraiser has entered the toughest part of this year’s campaign and is still facing a deficit.

We were joined in the Big Kat studios Friday morning by Chenango United Way Executive Director Elizabeth Monaco and Executive Director of The Place Rebecca Sands and they brought us up to date on this year's fundraising effort. Unfortunately, it wasn't good news...

Chenango County residents can now call 2-1-1 to inquire about non-emergency needs and services. The 2-1-1 call center is operated by United Way of Broome County and now serves Chenango, Broome and Tioga counties.