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United Way of Ulster County

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United Way of Ulster County builds a coalition of compassion to address existing and emerging needs.

United Way of Ulster County plays a unique role in our community by effectively targeting funding to high quality programs that meet identified needs. We do this by:

* Assessing community needs through periodic needs
assessments including focus groups, community
forums, key informant interviews, and individual
surveys.

* Determining what programs best address id

entified
needs through a rigorous and competitive grant
process that requires grantees to have measurable
objectives, a plan for program evaluation and proof
of program impact.

* Evaluating programs through in-depth interviews
with program staff, observation of programs in
action, and review of program documentation.

06/10/2026

Congratulations to Carol Ricken on her retirement from the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce!
For years, Carol has been a tireless advocate for our business community, a champion of collaboration, and a trusted leader whose dedication has helped strengthen Ulster County in countless ways. We are especially grateful for her service as a devoted member of the United Way of Ulster County Board of Directors, where her insight, commitment, and passion for community made a lasting impact.
Carol’s leadership has touched so many organizations and individuals throughout our region, and her legacy will continue to be felt for years to come.
On behalf of all of us at United Way of Ulster County, thank you, Carol, for your service, partnership, and unwavering dedication to making our community stronger.
We wish you all the best in this exciting new chapter!

06/07/2026

🏳️‍🌈✨ Celebrating Community at New Paltz Pride! ✨🏳️‍🌈
United Way of Ulster County was honored to join the community at the New Paltz Pride Festival, celebrating love, inclusion, and the strength that comes from embracing one another for who we are.
Pride is a reminder that everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported. We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with neighbors, community partners, and advocates who are working every day to build a more welcoming and equitable Ulster County.
Thank you to the organizers, volunteers, performers, and attendees who made this year’s festival such a vibrant and meaningful celebration. Together, we continue creating communities where everyone can thrive and belong.
💙🏳️‍🌈 United is the Way.
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06/06/2026

⚽🌟 Celebrating Unity Through Soccer! 🌟⚽
United Way of Ulster County was proud to partner with the amazing for the Ulster Future Stars Unity Cup, bringing young athletes together for a day of teamwork, sportsmanship, and community spirit.
The Unity Cup is more than just a soccer tournament—it was an opportunity for youth from across our community to build friendships, celebrate diversity, and experience the power of belonging through sport. Watching these future stars compete, support one another, and have fun was an inspiring reminder that when we come together, we all win.
A huge thank you to the players, families, coaches, volunteers, and partners who made this event possible. Together, we’re helping create a stronger, more connected Ulster County for the next generation. We made custom buttons and gave away free sunglasses! 😎
⚽💙 United is the Way.
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06/01/2026

⚽🌟 Join us for the inaugural Ulster Future Stars Unity Cup 2026! 🌟⚽

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 11 AM–7 PM at Field of Dreams Park in New Paltz for a day of soccer, community, and fun for all ages!

Not big into soccer? Come anyway! Enjoy:
🍔 Food trucks
🎨 Children's activities
🎉 Family-friendly fun
🤝 Community connection

This special event shared in partnership with Ulster County Tourism, NY is bringing people together through sport, friendship, and community spirit.

📍 Field of Dreams Park
241 Libertyville Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561

🔗 Register today: ulstercountyny.gov/FutureStarsCup

05/21/2026

HVG EXTENDED DEADLINE

Hudson Valley Gives 2026 is a wrap (kinda), and we are deeply grateful

It's programs funded, families supported, and a community that showed up for each other.

Thank you to everyone who donated, shared, and championed this effort. We’ll see you next year.

If you missed your chance to donate, you can still contribute at the link in comments/bio for a little while longer, thanks to an EXTENDED DEADLINE of 24 hours! We stand by "better late than never."

05/20/2026

Today only. 24 hours. Real impact.

Ulster County’s homelessness rate is the highest in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Emergency housing costs have ballooned 248% since 2020. United Way of Ulster County helps catch families before they fall.

Every dollar you give today helps a neighboring family in crisis find stability. And with matching grants and challenge awards, your donation goes even further today.

Donate now at our link in our bio!

https://www.hvgives.org/organizations/UWUC

05/19/2026

Tomorrow, May 20th, Ulster County shows up for its neighbors.

James couldn't get to work because his car broke down. One missed week of shifts away from falling behind on rent.

Maria got her hours cut. An eviction notice followed. Her kids didn't know they might lose their home.

David received a shutoff notice as winter approached. Without power, there would have been no heat.

All three reached out for help. All three were connected to United Way of Ulster County's HELPS program. All three got back on their feet.

These aren't isolated cases. Nearly 4 in 10 households in Ulster County can't afford basic needs right now — and that number is growing. When a family hits a wall, the gap between crisis and stability is often just one phone call, one grant, one act of community.

Tomorrow is Hudson Valley Gives — a 24-hour regional giving event where every dollar donated to United Way of Ulster County goes directly to programs like HELPS and our free VITA tax preparation service.

If you've ever wondered whether a donation actually makes a difference, James, Maria, and David are your answer.

Give tomorrow at the link in bio.
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05/16/2026

Join us at the YMCA and Health & Wellness Jam!! 10am-2pm today. 💙 ✌️

05/14/2026

Something big is happening in the Hudson Valley on May 20.

Hudson Valley Gives is a one-day regional giving event that brings together nonprofits, donors, and community members to invest in the causes that make this region exceptional.

This year, United Way of Ulster County is participating—and every dollar raised goes directly to strengthening our community.

Mark your calendar. Share this post. Save the link in the comments/bio. And on May 20, give where your heart is.

05/12/2026

There’s a version of this story you already know.

A family gets hit with an unexpected bill. A job loss. A medical crisis. An eviction notice. They earn too much to qualify for most programs. But they’re one payment away from losing everything.

In Ulster County, that’s not an isolated case. As many as 4 in 10 households — more than 30,000 families — can’t afford their basic needs right now, even while employed.
United Way of Ulster County exists to be the bridge.

Through our HELPS Program, we issued 717 emergency grants in 2025 — one-time payments for rent, utilities, and the basics that keep families housed and stable. 53% of those families were single-parent families. Nearly half had children under 18 at home.

Through VITA, our free tax preparation program, we’re helping families claim every dollar they’ve earned. This year, we helped over 300 households file for free. Because a tax refund isn’t a bonus for families living paycheck to paycheck — it’s a lifeline.

On HVGives day, every dollar you give to United Way of Ulster County goes directly to this work — keeping families housed, keeping the lights on, and putting money back in the pockets of people who earned it.

Give where you live. Give on May 20.
Link in bio.

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450 Albany Avenue
Kingston, NY
12401

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.ulsterunitedway.org/, http://linktr.ee/ulsterunitedway

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