About United Way of the Mohawk Valley
We Bring People Together to Create Change.
For more than a century, United Way of the Mohawk Valley has worked alongside our community to make Oneida and Herkimer Counties stronger.
Today, we are more than a fundraiser. We are a connector, convener, problem solver, and partner.
We bring people, organizations, businesses, resources, and ideas together to understand our community's greatest needs and turn them into meaningful action.
Because creating lasting change takes all of us.
UNITED IS THE WAY.
Our Mission
Connecting People. Resources. Solutions.
Our mission is to create a thriving Mohawk Valley by connecting people, resources, and solutions to build stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Who We Are
More Than a Fundraiser. We're a Community Connector.
United Way of the Mohawk Valley is a convener, connector, problem solver, and catalyst for change.
We listen to our community. We use data to understand changing needs. We connect people to resources. We bring organizations and community leaders to the same table. We invest in local solutions. And when our community faces a challenge, we help mobilize the people, partnerships, and resources needed to respond.
Our role is to see the bigger picture, connecting the pieces so that organizations can work together, resources can go further, and our neighbors can get the support they need.
Because no single person or organization can solve our community's biggest challenges alone. Together, we can.
Our Impact Areas
Focused on What Helps Our Community Thrive
Our work is centered around three interconnected impact areas that guide how we invest, collaborate, and respond to the needs of Oneida and Herkimer Counties.
❤️ Health & Wellness
Helping people live healthier lives.
We work to improve access to resources that support physical health, mental well-being, food access, healthy development, and overall quality of life.
💼 Economic Stability
Helping individuals and families build stronger futures.
We connect people with resources and support solutions that address barriers to stability—from transportation and employment to education, financial security, and other essential needs.
🤝 Community Responsiveness
Helping our community respond when it matters most.
We bring people, organizations, information, and resources together to address emerging needs, strengthen community connections, and respond during emergencies and disasters.
Three focus areas. One shared goal: a stronger, healthier, more resilient Mohawk Valley.
How We Create Change
We Listen. We Connect. We Act.
Creating lasting change starts with understanding what our community truly needs.
We combine community voice, local data, strong partnerships, and resources to identify challenges and build solutions alongside the people and organizations closest to them.
👂 LISTEN
We listen to residents and community partners to understand their experiences, challenges, and needs.
🔗 CONNECT
We connect people with resources, services, programs, and opportunities that can help.
🤝 CONVENE
We bring nonprofits, businesses, government, schools, community leaders, and residents together to address shared challenges.
💙 INVEST
We invest in local programs, partnerships, and solutions that respond to the needs of our community.
🙌 MOBILIZE
We bring volunteers, donors, businesses, and community partners together to turn compassion into action.
🚨 RESPOND
We help coordinate information, resources, partnerships, and support when emergencies, disasters, and unexpected community needs arise.
📊 MEASURE
We use data and community feedback to understand our impact, identify gaps, and continuously improve how we serve.