United Way for Cortland County

10/31/2026

🍩 DONUT WORRY… OUR VOLUNTEERS WERE WELL FED! 😎

They say you can't work on an empty stomach, and thanks to some AMAZING local businesses, our Fall Day of Caring volunteers at Cortland ReUse didn't have to find out! 😂🙌

We want to give a HUGE, heartfelt shoutout to the generous businesses that kept our crew FED, CAFFEINATED, HYDRATED, and HAPPY throughout the day!

🍩 P&C Fresh- THANK YOU for the delicious, fresh donuts that provided our hardworking volunteers with a perfectly balanced breakfast! (Hey, donuts have holes, so the calories must fall right out, right?) 😂

☕ Dunkin' – THANK YOU for the hot coffee and supplies that provided some much-needed caffeine to keep our crew moving! And wouldn't you know it… coffee goes PERFECTLY with donuts! What are the odds?! 😉

🍕 Pudgie's Pizza – THANK YOU for the delicious sheet pizzas that fueled our volunteers through lunchtime! Nothing says "keep up the good work" quite like a big slice of pizza! 💪

💧 CP Specialty Market – THANK YOU for donating water and beverages that kept everyone refreshed and hydrated throughout the day! You helped keep our volunteers from running on empty!

You provided the fuel, our volunteers provided the muscle, and together we made a difference! 💪💙

From all of us at United Way for Cortland County, THANK YOU for helping make our Fall Day of Caring such a success! 👏

♻️ THIS is what Keeping Cortland County Strong looks like! 💙

10/30/2026

💪 OUR BOARD DOESN'T JUST TALK THE TALK… THEY WALK THE WALK (AND DO SOME HEAVY LIFTING, TOO!) 🛠️😎

At United Way for Cortland County, we're fortunate to have a dedicated Board of Directors who help guide our mission, champion our work, and strengthen our community. But at our Fall Day of Caring, several of them traded the boardroom for a little hands-on community service! 🙌

👏 A HUGE shoutout and heartfelt THANK YOU to:

💙 Kelly Tobin – Tompkins Cortland Community College
💙 Karen D’Eredita – NBT Bank
💙 Rachael Bearup – M&T Bank & UWCC Board Treasurer
💙 Greg Richards – CAPCO & UWCC Board Chair

These fantastic folks took time out of their busy schedules to roll up their sleeves, get their hands dirty, and help make our Day of Caring at Cortland ReUse a success!

No board meetings. No motions. No seconds. Just ACTION! 😂💪

We are incredibly grateful not only for their leadership and commitment to UWCC throughout the year, but also for their willingness to jump right in when there's work to be done. And we're equally appreciative of the organizations they represent for supporting community-minded leaders who make a difference right here in Cortland County!

To Kelly, Karen, Rachael, and Greg: THANK YOU for your time, your energy, your leadership, and your willingness to lead by example! You helped make a BIG difference, and we couldn't appreciate you more! 👏

♻️ THIS is what Keeping Cortland County Strong looks like!

10/29/2026

💙💛 ROTARY TO THE RESCUE! 💪♻️

A HUGE thank you to the Rotary Club of Cortland, NY and its amazing members for rolling up their sleeves, bringing their enthusiasm, and supporting our Fall Day of Caring at Cortland ReUse!

From volunteering and spreading the word to helping fundraise for the ReUse Enclosure Project, these folks have been true champions of this community effort! 🙌

And they didn't just show up ready to work. They brought plenty of energy, a healthy dose of humor, and the kind of dedication to service that Rotary members are famous for! They proved that hard work and a good laugh go hand in hand! 😂💪

💙 To our friends at Rotary Club of Cortland, NY, THANK YOU for your generosity, your community spirit, and your willingness to get your hands dirty for a great cause!

You put the SERVICE in Service Above Self, and we're grateful to have you on our team! 💛👏

♻️ THIS is what Keeping Cortland County Strong looks like! 💪

10/28/2026

💜 THE PURPLE TIGERS BROUGHT THEIR A-GAME TO DAY OF CARING! 💪

They may be known for their moves on the basketball court, but these guys proved they've got some serious skills OFF the court, too! 🏀🙌

We were THRILLED to welcome back the Cortland High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team for another UWCC Day of Caring! These young men have been showing up for our community for years, and this year was no exception!

💪 Heavy lifting? NO PROBLEM!
🎨 Painting a new addition? YOU BET!
📦 Moving things from here to there (and sometimes back again)? DONE!

For 4 HOURS, these Purple Tigers brought the muscle, motivation, and energy that helped us tackle some of the biggest jobs of the day at Cortland ReUse!

A HUGE thank-you to Coach and Teacher Jeremy Milligan for his continued commitment to providing his students with meaningful opportunities to give back, and to the entire team for showing us what teamwork and community spirit look like in action!

💜🐯 You brought the PURPLE TIGER PRIDE, and we couldn't be more grateful! We can't wait to team up again!

💙 THIS is what Keeping Cortland County Strong looks like! 💪

10/28/2026

💙🖌️ BLUE SHIRTS, BLUE PAINT, AND A WHOLE LOT OF BOCES SPIRIT!

Our Day of Caring thank-yous continue, and this one deserves a BIG round of applause! 👏

We couldn't have tackled a project this big without some serious energy, enthusiasm, and a little fun along the way! Thankfully, teacher Laura Swayze and her awesome OCM BOCES students showed up with plenty of all three! 🙌

These students came READY TO WORK, were excited to sport their United Way gear, and some were especially thrilled to discover that their blue United Way shirts matched the blue paint they were using! 🎨💙 Talk about coordinating your outfit with your volunteer assignment! 😂

Whenever we put out the call for Day of Caring volunteers, Laura and her students are always among the FIRST to raise their hands. And they never disappoint!

A HUGE THANK YOU to Laura, her students, and OCM BOCES for bringing the energy, the laughs, and the helping hands that make days like this so special!

💙 THIS is what Keeping Cortland County Strong looks like! 💪

10/27/2026

🎨🖌️ A BIG, COLORFUL SHOUTOUT TO NIKKI & THE TEAM AT SHERWIN-WILLIAMS IN CORTLAND! 💚👏

When it comes to helping make our Fall Day of Caring a success, Nikki from Sherwin-Williams really painted a picture of what community support looks like! 🎨

From helping us select the right paints and supplies to securing donated paint and finding affordable products for our many projects, Nikki went ABOVE AND BEYOND! 🙌

She even stopped by our office to show us the paint, delivered supplies directly to Cortland ReUse, AND showed up on the Day of Caring with—you guessed it—MORE PAINT for our eager volunteers! 🖌️😂

Talk about going the extra mile (and bringing a few extra gallons along for the ride)!

💚 THANK YOU, NIKKI, and the entire Sherwin-Williams Cortland team! Your generosity, kindness, and dedication helped make our Day of Caring a colorful success!

🎨 You helped us brush up on what Keeping Cortland County Strong is all about! 💪💚

10/27/2026

💚 THE DAY IS DONE, BUT THE GRATITUDE HAS JUST BEGUN! 🙌

Our 2026 Fall Day of Caring on October 23rd at Cortland ReUse was a GREAT day, and we have so many people to thank!

📰 A special THANK YOU to the Cortland Standard and reporter Paige Kingsley for the wonderful story highlighting our Day of Caring and the incredible folks who helped make it happen!

🎉 The event may be over, but we're not done celebrating! Over the next week, we'll be recognizing and thanking the many volunteers, businesses, organizations, and community partners who helped make this day such a success.

*STAY TUNED! Our hearts are full, our gratitude is overflowing, and we can't wait to share more about the people, organizations, and businesses who showed up, pitched in, and made a difference!

THIS is what Keeping Cortland County Strong looks like! 💪💚♻️

CORTLAND — United Way for Cortland County hosted another one of its “Day of Caring” events, where volunteer efforts are concentrated in one area to help out a local business,

10/22/2026

🚨 UWCC FALL DAY OF CARING IS TOMORROW! 🚨

📅 Friday, October 23 | 9 AM–5 PM
📍 Cortland ReUse | 113 Port Watson Street, Cortland

A few important reminders for volunteers! 💚

🚗 PARKING: Please Don't ReUse the ReUse Parking Lot!
Cortland ReUse will be open for regular business, so please park on-street in the Pendelton Street area. Please DO NOT use the ReUse or County Mental Health parking lots!

🥶 DRESS CODE: Layers, Comfort & Clothes That Have Seen Better Days! The forecast looks chilly but dry! Dress in layers and wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Friday is NOT the day to debut your favorite outfit! 😉

📋 CHECK-IN: First Stop, the UWCC Sign-In Table!
Stop at our table outside Cortland ReUse to sign in, complete your liability waiver, and receive workstation instructions.

👕 FREE T-SHIRTS? YES, PLEASE!
UWCC T-shirts will be available at check-in while supplies last!

🛒 SHARING THE SPACE: Customers Come First!
ReUse will be open to customers throughout the day. Keep aisles and checkout areas clear. We're there to lend a helping hand, not create an obstacle course! 😄

☕ FOOD & DRINKS: Fuel for Our Do-Gooders!
Limited refreshments will be available. Bring a reusable water bottle or your favorite beverage! Speedway is also right across the street.

💚 MOST IMPORTANTLY: BRING YOUR COMMUNITY SPIRIT!
Tomorrow is about neighbors helping neighbors, making a tangible difference, and coming together to show what it means to Keep Cortland County Strong! 💪💚

10/22/2026

Let's GO Cortland ReUse!

Just one more sleep until our Day of Caring!

Please donate to the enclosure fundraiser! Help spread the word and help us reach out goal!

https://cortlandunitedway.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/21794

THANK YOU to all who have donated so far!!

On Friday, October 23rd, United Way for Cortland County and Cortland ReUse are joining forces for Fall Day of Caring 2026—and we need your support!Every day, Cortland ReUse processes generous…

10/21/2026

🤫We're not saying we have a favorite Chamber of Commerce... but we're also not NOT saying it! 😉

A special shoutout to The Chamber on this Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day, October 21st, 2026! 💚

The Chamber does amazing things in our community--with a professional, personable, and locally-focused team that works tirelessly to support local businesses, build connections and networking opportunities, and make Cortland County an even better place to live, work, and prosper! 😎

👏 Today, we're shining a well-deserved spotlight 🔦 on our dear friends at the The Chamber for everything they do to strengthen our community and bring people together!

Just don't tell the other Chambers. 🤫😂 ❤️