named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Days of Caring
Volunteer initiative where individuals and groups complete community service projects to support United Way’s mission
Organized Labor Partnership
Collaboration with AFL/CIO to support community initiatives, including scholarships, memorial monuments, and Adopt-a-Family programs
Read United
Installs and stocks Little Free Libraries, including 9 Read in Color boxes, to provide diverse books to children and families across Niagara County
Women United
Women-led philanthropy and volunteer network that supports local agencies, promotes leadership, and fosters community development
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Administering the Adopt-a-Family ProgramSupports nearly 300 families through the Adopt-a-Family Program over the past decade, providing holiday assistance funded by donations exceeding $90,000 from the AFL/CIO council and affiliated unions.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administering youth scholarship programsAdministers scholarship programs for high school and continuing education students through the AFL/CIO Niagara Orleans Central Labor Council, with a history of 39 years of awarding scholarships.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Funding community organizations in education, health, and income stabilityRaises and distributes funds to support nonprofit organizations working in the areas of education, health, and financial stability within the Niagara community.
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Disaster and Line-of-Duty Memorialization 1 activity
- Managing the Workers Memorial Monument and annual serviceOperates the AFL/CIO Niagara Orleans Central Labor Council Workers Memorial Monument, honoring local workers who died from work-related injuries or illness, and hosts an annual memorial service on the first Saturday in May.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Operating Little Free Libraries in Niagara CountyHas installed and stocked over a dozen Little Free Libraries across Niagara County, including 9 Read in Color boxes, to promote literacy and access to books.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Operating a 24/7 free helpline for health and human servicesOperates or facilitates access to a free, confidential, round-the-clock helpline connecting individuals in Western New York to health and human services resources.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Organizing Days of Caring community service projectsPlans and executes community service initiatives through its Days of Caring program, engaging volunteers in hands-on projects to support local needs.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Providing summer camp scholarships for Niagara County studentsPartners with the Aquarium of Niagara to offer summer camp scholarships to students in Niagara County, expanding access to educational and recreational opportunities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$613K
Contributions & grants$457K75%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$156K25%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$804K
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising20%
Salaries & benefits$331K
Grants paid out$352K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.95M
Cash$272K
Investments$2.42M
Liabilities$40K
Net assets$2.91M
Liquid reserves40.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -32.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREA GRAY | PRESIDENT | 40 | $84K |
| JOSPEH MARINO | EXECUTIVE DI | — | $6K |
board members · 11
- AMY TAYLOR — DIRECTOR
- AUSTIN TYLEC — DIRECTOR
- DOMINICK MUTO — DIRECTOR
- DR ABIGAIL MITCHELL — DIRECTOR
- JEREMY MIXON — DIRECTOR
- JOHN SCHERRER — DIRECTOR
- MARC DEGIULIO — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA MAZZARELLA — DIRECTOR
- NICK MANICCIA — DIRECTOR
- NICOLE PRINTUP — DIRECTOR
- NICOLETTE MAZZARELLA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- AFL/CIO Niagara Orleans Central Labor Council Partner — Collaborates on community programs including scholarships, memorial events, fundraising, and family support initiatives.
- Aquarium of Niagara Partner — Partner organization collaborating with United Way of Greater Niagara to provide summer camp scholarships and educational opportunities for youth.
- Gordon H. & Glorian M. Bald Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust Partner — Charitable trust that made a legacy gift to United Way of Greater Niagara in 2023.
- ImagineWe Publishers Partner — Donated new children's books for the Little Free Libraries.
- Mental Health Association in Niagara County, Inc. Partner — Collaborates to provide the HELP BOOK, a resource guide for community services.
- Niagara Regional Construction Alliance Partner — Partner organization that raised and donated funds for United Way of Greater Niagara's programs.
- The Estate of Jean Hackenheimer Partner — Legacy donor whose estate made a gift to United Way of Greater Niagara in 2023.
- United Way of Greater Niagara Network — Women United operates as a networked initiative under United Way of Greater Niagara.
- Worldwide Philanthropic Literature Organization Partner — Donated new children's books for the Little Free Libraries.
- community organizations Partner — Supports through grants and funding initiatives
strategies · 5
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.
- Centralized Access to Human Servicesmethodology: centralized-access-helplineBy providing a single, accessible point of contact through a centralized helpline, we improve access to critical health and human services because it reduces barriers and confusion in navigating complex systems.
- Collaborative Community Action Modelmethodology: community-collaboration-modelBy uniting individuals, organizations, and communities around shared goals, we strengthen community outcomes because collective action amplifies resources, aligns efforts, and builds trust across sectors.
- Collective and Workplace Philanthropy for Community Impactmethodology: collective_givingBy channeling donations through workplace campaigns and collective giving networks, we generate broader and more sustainable community impact because pooled resources increase funding stability and reach for critical programs.
- Volunteer Engagement as Community Developmentmethodology: volunteer_engagementBy engaging volunteers to contribute time and skills, we advance social progress because volunteerism builds social capital, strengthens community networks, and expands program capacity without replacing professional services.
- Youth Development as a Cycle of Empowermentmethodology: youth-development-empowermentBy investing in youth development, we create a self-reinforcing cycle of leadership and empowerment that improves long-term community outcomes and economic vitality, because young people become agents of change who contribute back to their communities.