COVID-19 QUICKLY CHANGED the economic reality for many households in Tompkins County. Unemployment, temporary lay-offs, and reduced work hours suddenly made it difficult for many families to afford basic household needs. People who had never been in need of local services before suddenly need help.
That's why this summer, United Way of Tompkins County partnered with 2-1-1 to create the new United Way/ 2-1-1 COVID-19 Response Program. This program provides eligible households with grants up to $500 for qualified expenses.
If you or someone you know is in need of help please call 2-1-1 at
1-877-277-8667 to learn more about eligibility.
Since September 1st, we have awarded over $12,600 to 39 households and with cold weather we have seen a dramatic increase in demand.
Support our neighbors throughout Tompkins County by providing a gift to this important program, click the button below and make a gift to the
"COVID-19 Recovery Fund,"
or give to any other UWTC program of your choice.

The federal 2020 CARES Act provides DONORS LIKE YOU with yet another reason to give through United Way of Tompkins County.

If you file...
  • A standard deduction (90% of Americans), you are eligible to deduct up to $300 of charitable gifts to public non-profits from your adjusted gross income (AGI).

  • Itemized deductions (10% of Americans), you are eligible to deduct charitable gifts to public non-profits up to 100% of your AGI.

  • As an incorporated business, you are able to deduct charitable gifts to public non-profits up to 25% of your taxable income.
United Way of Tompkins County staff and volunteers are not tax professionals. Please consult your tax preparer for more information.
You may receive additional information on charitable organizations from the NY Office of the Attorney General on their
website www.charitiesnys.com or by calling (212) 416-8401. You may also receive UWTC’s last financial report by going to www.utwc.org/public-reporting.