Community Impact
By connecting efforts and fostering collaboration on a hyper-local level all across the Capital Region, we invest in community organizations that meet immediate basic needs while building opportunities with ALICE households.
Emergency Response
United Way of the Greater Capital Region has launched a Government Shutdown Relief Fund to support essential federal employees who are impacted by the ongoing government shutdown as of October 2025.
United Way partnered with the Regional Food Bank to provide emergency support for federal employees who continue to work without pay during the ongoing federal government shutdown, which started October 1, 2025.
Funds raised through the Government Shutdown Relief Fund, enabled United Way to provide immediate assistance to more than 200 essential employees who work at the Albany International Airport.
United Way of the Greater Capital Region established an emergency SNAP Relief Fund to support local families who are losing critical food assistance due to recent federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Volunteer with United Way
Real change happens when people come together around a shared purpose. At United Way, we unite donors, volunteers, and community partners to invest in people and strengthen communities—ensuring every family has the tools and support they need to thrive.
Our volunteer network continues to grow, with more than 3,000 individuals serving across the nine counties we call home.
But we can’t do this work alone. Your time, skills, and talents make a real difference. When you volunteer with United Way, you become part of something bigger—helping to build a stronger, more connected community.
Get involved today by visiting our volunteer service platform, United to Volunteer.
A Century of Community Response
For 100 years, United Way of the Greater Capital Region has been a trusted partner in meeting moments of crisis. This relief fund ensures rapid response to emerging needs, provides immediate resources to community-based organizations, and helps residents across the Capital Region weather times of uncertainty.