What they call their work
What they do
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Builds capacity of food security organizations through regional partnershipsEstablished and facilitates the Chenango County Hunger Partnership, a collaborative network launched in January 2025 that holds bimonthly meetings to coordinate resource sharing, community education, and joint strategies to reduce local hunger.
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Funds local nonprofit programs through annual grant cyclesFunds local nonprofit organizations through annual grant application processes to support community programs and services that address urgent needs and build long-term solutions, particularly for individuals facing economic hardship. The organization has offered grants through cycles such as the 2025 and 2027 funding rounds.
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Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
- Provides direct services to strengthen community resilience in four countiesDelivers and supports direct services across Chenango, Delaware, Madison, and Otsego Counties in New York State, including youth development, health access and equity, financial security, and disaster preparedness. Services include childcare, early childhood education, job readiness training, financial coaching, affordable housing, and crisis support.
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Who runs it
- AMANDA HOLLAND — BOARD MEMBER
- BRANDON WOODCOCK — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN WATT — BOARD MEMBER
- KATIE CONRON — BOARD MEMBER
- NICK COLOSI — BOARD MEMBER
- TRACEY PORACK — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- CUW Network — Member of a national United Way network, referencing approvals from CUW leadership.
- Chenango United Way Network — Formerly led by Elizabeth Monaco as Executive Director; now part of United Way of Mid Rural New York through merger process.
- Chenango, Delaware, Otsego COAD Partner — Collaborates with the Chenango, Delaware, Otsego COAD to advance local disaster preparedness and community resilience.
- Community Foundation for SCNY Funder — Provided a grant through the Chobani Community Impact Fund to establish the Chenango County Hunger Partnership.
- Facebook Network — Hosts official organizational presence at www.facebook.com/uwmrny
- Food Bank of CNY Partner — Collaborates with the Chenango County Hunger Partnership during bimonthly meetings to support regional food security efforts.
- NYCM Partner — Silver Sponsor of United Way of Mid Rural New York events or programs.
- SFCU Partner — Full Event Sponsor of United Way of Mid Rural New York events or programs.
- United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties Network — Organization with which United Way of Mid Rural New York began formal merger conversations in July 2021.
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.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration for Systems Change 118 orgsmethodology: cross-sector_collaborationBy convening partners across private, public, and nonprofit sectors, the organization advances education, economic mobility, and health because coordinated action across institutions produces more sustainable and scalable change than isolated efforts.shared approach: Collective Impact & Aligned Action →
- Integrated Approach to Financial Security and Mobility 118 orgsmethodology: integrated_financial_securityBy combining workforce development, education, housing support, and access to benefits, the organization builds financial security because addressing interconnected barriers simultaneously creates more durable pathways out of poverty than siloed interventions.shared approach: Collective Impact & Aligned Action →
- Targeted Support for ALICE Population 118 orgsmethodology: targeted-support-for-alice-populationBy focusing on Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) individuals, the organization improves health, education, and financial stability because tailored programming addresses the specific systemic barriers this population faces despite being employed.shared approach: Collective Impact & Aligned Action →
- Community Investment Through Strategic Grantmakingmethodology: community-investmentBy selecting and funding high-impact local nonprofits, the organization improves community outcomes in health, education, and financial stability because targeted investments amplify the effectiveness of proven local programs.