Category: News and Events

The Tri-County United Way has kicked off this year’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. For appointments, call 1-800-211-5128. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a national program sponsored by the IRS to provide free tax preparation for qualified residents.  Locally, Tri-County United Way, Cornell Cooperation Extension — Washington County  and the  Moreau Community Center  have partnered to create a…
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  For Immediate Release Media Contact: Kristin Chlopecki 518-793-3136   Tri-County United Way’s  .5k Race, “The Race for the Rest of Us” Glens Falls, NY – Join Tri-County United Way in the Glens Falls City Park June 6 from 11am – 2pm for our 2nd annual .5k race, the race for the rest of us!…
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Tri-County United Way conducted a survey to assess the impact the COVID-19 crisis has had, thus far, on local families.  Results from over 400 families are in and despite the dynamic challenges faced, local residents’ number one concern is contracting COVID-19.   “Looking ahead to recovery and rebuilding, Tri-County United Way seeks to stay focused…
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The Tri-County United Way 211 Health and Human Services Crisis line provides the following guidance in assessing your eligibility and securing a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. All appointments must be made online.  Go to: COVID-19vaccine.health.ny.gov. The New York COVID19 hotline is 833.697.4829

In the interest of providing our community with easily accessible information about the COVID-19 Vaccine, Glens Falls Hospital has created a community education video. We encourage you to watch this short video for a comprehensive overview of the COVID-19 vaccine along with some important facts you should be aware of.  Watch the video here!  

(Queensbury, New York) December 22, 2020 – Tri-County United Way distributed a Delta Airlines donation of more than 1,000 travel blankets to 15 local food pantries and shelters.  As the temperatures drop and the corona virus pandemic continues to create hardships for local families, the gift of warmth from Delta’s blankets has been a welcome…
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  GivingTuesday is about small acts of generosity changing the world. That may seem like an impossible dream, but we’ve actually been doing it for decades. Still, there’s more work to be done, especially given the devastation we’ve experienced this past year. At the beginning of the year, none of us were prepared for what…
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(Queensbury, New York) November 23, 2020 – Each year, Tri-County United Way recognizes individuals and companies who have contributed to our mission of improving lives of families in Washington, Warren and Northern Saratoga counties.  Our 2019/2020 campaign year was more challenging due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, making the generosity from our award…
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The Volunteer Connection, the one place to go for local volunteerism is proud to announce partnerships with over thirty local nonprofit agencies.  You can now find nonprofit events and volunteer opportunities at www.volunteer.tricountyunitedway.org for the following agencies: Alzheimer’s Association – Northeastern New York Chapter American Red Cross of Eastern New York Big Brother Big Sisters…
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Tri-County United Way has partnered with The Post-Star and Nemer Ford in support of our Kids with Packs Program.  This year we were able to provide 671 elementary students with backpacks filled with school supplies!  Students in need from schools in Corinth, Fort Ann, Fort Edward, Glens Falls CSD, Glens Falls Abraham Wing, Granville, Greenwich,…
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