Our Stories

In Columbia County too many people are struggling to make ends meet. The challenges of the past year and the years prior, have added up.

More than 125 years ago, the diverse community leaders who founded United Way crossed cultural, religious and economic boundaries to make a difference through collective action.

Summer programs provide so much more to kids in our community than a chance to catch up academically.

Every day, people in Columbia County struggle with health issues that may seem impossible to solve. 

Every day, people in Columbia County struggle with economic issues that may seem impossible to solve.  

Every day, people in Columbia County struggle with education problems that may seem impossible to solve. 

United Way of Columbia County is launching our Live United initiative on June 1st, focusing on rebuilding our community into a stronger, more equitable place post the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Columbia County has been awarded Federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program for Phase 38.