United Way of Mid Rural New York Announces Campaign Results and 2026 Community Funding

NORWICH - The United Way of Mid Rural New York has completed its fall 2025 campaign and has allocated its dollars back into local communities for 2026. “Keeping dollars local is what United Way is all about,” said Elizabeth Monaco, President & CEO of the United Way. “We are so proud of the generosity of our local donors and so pleased that we exceeded our overall goal this year so that we were able to put more money back into our four counties for 2026.” This includes several local allocations.

United Way of Mid Rural New York finished its fall 2025 campaign on December 31, 2025. The goal was to raise $562,900, but $590,543 was raised, almost $30,000 more than goal. “This is such a huge accomplishment, said Monaco. “Despite the challenges of the economy and inflation, we’ve had several new donors this year and folks gave even more generously than they have in years past. This year’s campaign results will make a real difference for the families of this community.”

Because of the fall United Way campaign, 21 programs in Chenango County will receive funding in 2026 totaling $263,485. In Madison County, 12 programs will receive funding totaling $71,861. In Otsego County, 11 programs will receive funding totaling $43,666. And in Delaware County, 9 programs will receive funding totaling $17,713. All these programs are in their second year of a two-year competitive funding cycle at the United Way. Every program that receives United Way funding must be delivering community outcomes in one of the four focus areas of youth opportunities, access to healthcare, community resiliency and financial security. Programs will be able to apply/reapply for funds for the 2027/28 funding cycle beginning this summer. 

In addition to the 35 programs receiving support across the United Way of Mid Rural New York’s four-county footprint, coalitions and partnerships like the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, the 2-1-1 Information and Referral Hotline, the CASH Coalition, the Regional Dental Task Force and the Regional Micro Loan Program also are supported by the United Way’s annual campaign.  

For more information or for details about how you can donate, you may contact the United Way of Mid Rural New York at 607-334-8815 or visit their website at www.uwmrny.org.