The United Way of Chautauqua County’s membership met Wednesday at Moon Brook Country Club to reflect on a year of big moves, bold vision and measurable impact while also announcing plans for its 2025 fundraising campaign. The organization’s annual meeting — its first since deciding to merge its north county and south county entities a year ago — celebrated the past year’s transformational progress and also included a voting session to elect new and returning board members.
UWCHQ Executive Director Amy Rohler says, “This past year proved what’s possible when we bring people together around a shared vision for impact. The merger wasn’t just a structural change — it was a community commitment to do more, reach further, and serve smarter. And that means every dollar goes further and every program has deeper reach. This past year has been proof of concept that we are stronger together.”
In the past year alone, United Way programs positively impacted the lives of local individuals 52,213 times. Having recently completed its 2025-2027 funding cycle, the organization now supports 46 local programs administered by 38 community agencies, underscoring its role as a catalyst and connector for the region…