named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
2-1-1 Helpline
Free, confidential, multilingual service providing information and referrals to health and human services across the Hudson Valley; available 365 days a year
Days of Caring
Volunteer initiative engaging community members in service projects addressing local needs such as food insecurity and community improvement
Rockland County Organizations Active in Disaster (RCOAD)
Coalition led by United Way of Rockland County and Rockland County government to coordinate disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts
United for ALICE
Research and advocacy initiative that measures and raises awareness about financial hardship among working households who earn above the federal poverty level but not enough to afford basic necessities
Workplace Giving Campaign
Annual fundraising campaign enabling employees to support United Way through payroll deductions, with employer matching encouraged
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Administer Hope for the Holidays Program for families in needOperates the Hope for the Holidays Program in partnership with the Clarkstown Family Resource Center to distribute new clothing, footwear, bedding, household items, blankets, car seats, books, toys, and gift cards to struggling families in Rockland County.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Fund results-driven community programs through pooled contributionsStrategically invests pooled contributions into results-driven programs through grantmaking to maximize community impact, advancing overall community well-being.
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Healthcare Delivery Networks and Coalitions 1 activity
- Lead Healthy Haverstraw coalition for community health improvementLeads the Healthy Haverstraw coalition, convening government, school, faith-based, and community representatives since January 2017 to improve health care delivery and community well-being, including providing health education and screenings to over 3,000 people.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Lead Rockland County Organizations Active in Disaster (RCOAD)Co-leads and coordinates RCOAD, a coalition that plans, prepares, and responds to disasters in Rockland County, including identifying unmet needs of affected individuals and communities.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Operate 2-1-1 helpline for community resource referralsOperates a free, confidential, multilingual 2-1-1 helpline available 365 days a year to connect individuals with health and human services for both everyday needs and crisis situations.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Organize volunteer engagement projectsOrganizes volunteer projects for community engagement and service, including year-round corporate volunteer opportunities that directly benefit the community.
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Nonprofit Sector Research & Data Analysis 1 activity
- Participate in United For ALICE Project to assess financial insecurityParticipates in the United For ALICE Project to measure, report, and communicate the extent of financial insecurity among low-income households at the county level.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$686K
Contributions & grants$650K95%
Program service revenue$31K5%
Investment income$1360%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$639K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$272K
Grants paid out$272K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$314K
Cash$280K
Investments$0
Liabilities$36K
Net assets$278K
Liquid reserves5.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +9.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN PAPAS | President & CEO | 40 | $80K |
board members · 9
- ALLISON JOHANSMEYER — Director
- CHRISTINA BELLO — Director
- FRANK LA GRECA — Director
- JOANNA PITONZO — Director
- JOHN FELLA — Director
- MIKE MIRANDA — Chairman
- PATRICIA GUNNING — Director
- RICH CARROLL — Treasurer
- ROBERT MURRAY — Director
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Clarkstown Family Resource Center Partner — Partner organization in administering the Hope for the Holidays Program.
- County of Rockland Partner — Collaborates with United Way of Rockland County to co-lead Rockland County Organizations Active in Disaster (RCOAD).
- County of Rockland Partner — Collaborates with United Way of Rockland County to lead the Rockland County Organizations Active in Disaster (RCOAD).
- Jackie Goldstein Partner — Vice-President of Resource Development at United Way of Rockland County who supports workplace campaign development.
- North Rockland School District Partner — School district partner in the Healthy Haverstraw coalition.
- United For ALICE Project Network — Participates in the nationwide United For ALICE Project to assess and report on financial hardship in Rockland County.
- United Way Worldwide Network — Member of the United Way Worldwide network
- Village of Haverstraw Partner — Government partner in the Healthy Haverstraw coalition.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- ALICE Framework for Financial Hardship Awarenessmethodology: alice_frameworkBy applying the ALICE framework, we define and measure the population of households who earn above the federal poverty line but cannot afford basic necessities, because raising data-driven awareness of this hidden financial hardship drives more targeted policy and philanthropic action.
- Collaborative Grantmaking and Strategic Investmentmethodology: collaborative_grantmakingBy pooling donor contributions and deploying them through collaborative grantmaking and strategic community investment, we increase the effectiveness of philanthropy because aligned funding strengthens nonprofit capacity and targets high-impact, results-driven initiatives.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration for Community Impactmethodology: cross_sector_collaborationBy convening nonprofits, government, businesses, and faith-based stakeholders in coordinated coalitions, we identify systemic gaps and align resources to improve community well-being, because collective action produces more sustainable and equitable outcomes than isolated efforts.
- Early Intervention via Service Navigationmethodology: early_intervention_service_navigationBy simplifying access to human services through coordinated navigation, we reduce the escalation of social and health crises because early, timely intervention prevents deeper systemic involvement and improves individual outcomes.