LIVE UNITED 

 

The money you contribute to United Way produces positive results and changes lives right here in Broome County--that's what it means to LIVE UNITED!  In fact, a donation to United Way is the best way to help the most people in our community.

Donations to United Way are distributed to our partner agencies and services to partially fund more than 75 programs that help local people. Below are the programs divided among education, income, and health, the building blocks for a good life in Broome County. If the name of the program is in red, click on the name to see an example of how this program benefits an individual or family in our community. To view  these success stories you will need Adobe Reader. To download a free copy of this software, click here. You also can click on the name of the partner agency to learn more about it.

EDUCATION



Help Children Enter School, Ready to Succeed

Developmental Screenings Program - Handicapped Children's Association of Southern New York, Inc.

Early Child Care - Wilson Children's Center (Deposit Community Center, Inc.)

Early Child Care (Early Childhood Center) - Jewish Community Center of Binghamton, Inc.

Early Child Care (Y's Kids) - Broome County YMCA

Early Child Care (Young Wonders) - YWCA of Binghamton/Broome County, Inc.

Pregnancy, Parenting, and Adoptions - Catholic Social Services of Broome County

 

Nurture Young People's Potential

Programs for School Agers

After School Enrichment Program - Broome County Urban League, Inc.

School Age Child Care - Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome, Inc.

School Age Child Care - Broome County YMCA

School Age Child Care (Kids Connection) - Jewish Community Center of Binghamton, Inc.

School Counseling Programs - Family and Children's Society, Inc.

Summer Program - Broome County Urban League, Inc.

Summer Program (Summer Fun Club) - Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome, Inc.

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program - Planned Parenthood of South Central New York, Inc.

Youth and Adult Services - Salvation Army, Binghamton Corps

 

Youth Center Programs

Drop-in Care Program - Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome, Inc.

Main Unit - Boys and Girls Club of Binghamton

Saratoga and Carlisle Youth Centers - Broome County Urban League, Inc.

Teen Center - Boys and Girls Club of Binghamton

Teen Program - Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome, Inc.

 

Scouting Programs

Boy Scouts in Broome County - Boy Scouts of America, Baden-Powell Council, Inc.

Cub Scouts in Broome County - Boy Scouts of America, Baden-Powell Council, Inc.

Membership (Troop) Program - Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways

Outreach (Special Interest) Program - Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways

Venturing and Exploring in Broome County - Boy Scouts of America, Baden-Powell Council, Inc.

 

Youth Mental Health Programs

Chemical Dependency Prevention - Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier, Inc.

Compeer Youth Mentoring - Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier, Inc.

Coordinated Children's Service Initiative, FOCUS Program - Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier, Inc.

Mental Health Players - Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier, Inc.

 

Helping Young People Succeed at Boys and Girls Club of Binghamton.
INCOME
 

Achieving Sustaining Employment
 

Adult Education Program - Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome, Inc.

Basic Literacy - Literacy Volunteers of Broome/Tioga, Inc.

Center for Help - Broome County Urban League, Inc.

Central New York Legal Helpline - Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc.

English as a Second Language - Literacy Volunteers of Broome/Tioga, Inc.

Immigration Services - American Civic Association, Inc.

Multiple Sclerosis Knowledge, Independence, and Health - National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Upstate New York Chapter, Inc.

 

Managing Family Income

Emergency Assistance - Catholic Social Services of Broome County

Emergency Family Services - Salvation Army, Binghamton Corps

Shopper Program - American Red Cross, Southern Tier Chapter

 

Responding to Family Emergencies

Disaster Services - American Red Cross, Southern Tier Chapter

Health and Safety Services - American Red Cross, Southern Tier Chapter

Public Education and Elder Planning - Action for Older Persons, Inc.

Services to Armed Forces - American Red Cross, Southern Tier Chapter



Building a Stronger Neighborhood through Day of Caring.
HEALTH
 

Physical Fitness and Wellness

Health and Wellness Programs

Fitness / Aquatics / Wellness - YWCA of Binghamton/ Broome County, Inc.

Health and Wellness - Johnson City Senior Citizens Center, Inc.

Senior Wellness Programs - Broome County YMCA

Youth Health and Wellness - Broome County YMCA

 

Exercise and Sports Programs

Adult Exercise Program - Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome, Inc.

Aquatics - Adult Exercise - Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome, Inc.

Athletics and Recreation Program - Broome County Catholic Youth Organization

Recreation and Education - Johnson City Senior Citizens Center, Inc.

Senior Social Recreation - Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome, Inc.

Summer in the Parks Program - Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome, Inc.

Transportation - Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

Volunteer Services - Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

Youth Sports Program - Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome, Inc.

Youth Swim Program - Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome, Inc.

 

Youth Camps

Camp Sertoma - Boys and Girls Club of Binghamton

Resident and Day Camp - Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways

Summer Day Camp (Camp Arrowhead) - Broome County YMCA

Summer Program (Day Camp) - Jewish Community Center of Binghamton, Inc.

 

Health Insurance Coverage and Services

Elder Counseling Program - Family and Children's Society, Inc.

ENCOREplus Cancer Prevention, Education, and Advocacy - YWCA of Binghamton/Broome County, Inc.

Health Insurance Counseling - Action for Older Persons, Inc.

Reaching Out - Access to Health Care - Planned Parenthood of South Central New York, Inc.

Rural BEAR (Bringing Equal Access to Residents) Progam - Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier, Inc.

Volunteer Transportation Program - Deposit Foundation and Rural Housing Services, Inc.

 

Family Safety and Wellness

Advocacy Program - SOS Shelter, Inc.

Community Primary Prevention Education - Crime Victims Assistance Center, Inc.

Counseling Program - Family and Children's Society, Inc.

Family Counseling - Catholic Social Services of Broome County

Functional Family Therapy - Broome County Catholic Youth Organization

Residential Services - SOS Shelter, Inc.

Supervised Visitation - Family and Children's Society, Inc.

Voices for Children/Court Appointed Special Advocate Program - ACCORD, a Center for Dispute Resolution, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Updated: July 1, 2010