Good morning and thanks for reading this week's HERE FOR GOOD Digest, a campaign season newsletter from United Way of the Greater Capital Region (UWGCR). We are officially two weeks away from one of the most inspiring days of the year, Giving Tuesday! Each November, countless people around the world come together to support organizations that make an impact in their local communities and beyond. As we look forward to this annual day of giving, we're thrilled to announce UWGCR's 2023 Giving Tuesday Ambassadors!

This year, UWGCR is grateful to have 34 ambassadors who are coming together to raise $1000,000 over the next two weeks to support of our work in the community. These dedicated individuals are connected to us through our Women United and Emerging Leaders United donor networks, which elevate UWGCR and our nonprofit partners through philanthropy, volunteerism, and activism all year long. Continuing reading to meet our ambassadors and visit our Giving Tuesday website to find each of their individual giving pages.

We hope you'll support them on their quest to be HERE FOR GOOD!

Each week we're introducing you to two new partners, donors, or volunteers who are helping United Way build a stronger, healthier, more equitable and resilient Capital Region. Today, we're proud to feature our partners at Bring on the Spectrum, and Christine Sherlock, whose family has run the annual Lazarou Open at the Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course for the past 18 years!

You can watch all of our "Why I" videos on our website and YouTube channel.

Why I Partner - Bring On The Spectrum

Why I Give - The Lazarou Open's Chris Sherlock

Help us cheer on the Capital Region’s two most beloved college basketball teams at this year’s Albany Cup! Join United Way of the Greater Capital Region as we watch the Siena Saints and UAlbany Great Danes take the court at the MVP Arena on Sunday, November 26 at 5 p.m.

$5 from every ticket purchased through this site helps United Way and its network of more than 100 nonprofit partners meet the needs of families and individuals in eight counties across the Greater Capital Region.

Back for another year, Dash In and Dine Out is a fundraiser hosted by our friends at RPI. Pick up dinner for two, four, or six people from Paolo Lombardi's in Wynantskill on Wednesday, November 29 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to United Way of the Greater Capital Region.

To participate, call the restaurant at (518) 283-0202 or visit paololombardis.com/online-ordering and place as a Future Order and select "Dash N Dine," before choosing November 29 as the date for pickup.

United Way and its nonprofit partners can't make a positive impact in the Capital Region without YOU! Make a recurring monthly gift of $25 or more, and have your choice of exclusive UWGCR swag! Thank you for being HERE FOR GOOD!

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