Advocate
Public policy and advocacy has been, and continues to be, a central activity for United Way of New York State: particularly for those issues and positions that relate to local United Ways' community building and fundraising activities.
These issues and priorities are reflective of work that is key to the capacity of United Ways to meet the human care needs of their communities, and where our active involvement along with key partners can result in sustained and positive change.
Legislative Memo in Support of bill regarding payment of interest due not-for-profits (S6469-A9342)
Final Analysis of Enacted State Budget
UWNYS Testimony - Feb 13 Human Services Budget Hearing
News Release - UWNYS Testimony
UWNYS Alert - Gov. Cuomo's Budget Letter
Gov. Cuomo's 30-day Budget Letter
Addresses for Letter Copies Gov. Cuomo's Budget Letter
Joint Testimony on Senate Committee on NFP Exec Compensation
Summary of Gov. Cuomo's 2012-13 Budget Proposal-Jan. 24, 2012
Summary of Gov. Cuomo's State of the State
Contact your local officials:
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
New York State Senator Cathy Young
New York State Assemblyman Andy Goodell
New York State Assemblyman Joseph Giglio
Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards