United Way works with a variety of partners throughout our community all year long. We invite donors, businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders to get involved in support of our work.
For more information email Tara Capponi at tarac@unitedwaymv.org
For this annual day of volunteering, United Way brings people together to help make an impact in our local neighborhoods. Many companies allow employees to utilize work time to volunteer with United Way MV and make a difference in the community that supports their local business. Each year, United Way identifies a service project based on community needs. In the past, we have painted over graffiti, painted murals in local parks, packed hundreds of thousands of meals for local food pantries, and created educational activity stations in local parks and trails with our Born Learning trail kits. Learn more here: https://www.unitedwaymv.org/volunteer
Sponsorships and volunteer opportunities are available. Contact Tara at TaraC@unitedwaymv.org for details!
A unique partnership formed in 1998 between United Way MV and its long-standing supportive community partner F.X. Matt Brewery, which hosts a weekly happy hour fundraiser and concert event throughout the summer. United Way coordinates groups of volunteers from local companies to assist with serving refreshments at Saranac Thursdays and Concert Series events. This volunteer opportunity requires groups to complete an application and selection process due to the high volume of interested groups/individuals and limited volunteer slots.
For more information about the Saranac Thursday selection process, please contact Tara at TaraC@unitedwaymv.org
Join the Live United Boilermaker Road Race Charity Bib Team!
The United Way of the Mohawk Valley is a proud Charity Bib recipient! Any runner who raises a minimum of $500 will get a United Way Charity Bib and their registration fees waived (or refunded if you're already registered, minus any merchandise purchases) to participate in the 5K, 15K, wheelchair 15K or the virtual 5K event. If you're not running, you can still participate by donating to the Live United fundraisers! Simply click on the runner’s photo to contribute to their fundraising goal by visiting the following link: https://www.unitedwaymv.org/UnitedWayBoilermaker
With your support, you allow the United Way of the Mohawk Valley to continue to create a thriving community by connecting people, resources, and solutions throughout the Mohawk Valley.
For more information about the Utica Boilermaker Road Race Charity Bib Program, please contact Tara Capponi at tarac@unitedwaymv.org or 315-733-4691 ext. 232
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We proudly celebrated eight outstanding members of our community at the 2025 Inaugural Live United Honoree Recognition Breakfast, individuals and organizations who truly embody our mission of creating a thriving community by connecting people, resources, and solutions throughout the Mohawk Valley.
Honorees included:
- Mohawk Valley Community Leader of the Year – Oneida County Executive, Anthony Picente
- United Way of the Mohawk Valley Board Member of the Year – Matt Nicholl
- United Way of the Mohawk Valley Volunteer of the Year – Yuliya Karpov
- United Way Funded Partner of the Year – Catholic Charities of Herkimer County
- Mohawk Valley Business Influencer of the Year – Kari Puleo, Utica Chamber of Commerce
- Mohawk Valley Community Hero of the Year – AFSCME Local 1088 at DPW Rome
- Corporate Partner/Workplace Campaign of the Year – Utica National Insurance Group
- Communications/Media Partner of the Year – Roser Communications
To learn more about the event and our honorees, visit: https://www.unitedwaymv.org/Breakfast