The United Way of Cayuga County is launching
their annual Community-wide Fundraising Drive on Tuesday, August 25 with their
“Taste of United Way” event. Join the United Way for this free, family friendly evening
showcasing how programs strengthen our community. Taste of United Way will run from
3:00pm – 6:00pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn.
The event will feature a passport program, light snacks and cash bar, more than 30
interactive stations, raffles, and much more. Have your passport stamped as you
‘sample’ how your United Way gifts create positive change for your chance to win a
$500 Wegmans gift card! Attendees of all ages who visit 75% of the stations will be
entered—visit every station for three chances to win!
Each of the funded 2026-27 Member Agencies will host a station where you can learn
more about their work and how they utilize United Way grant funding to support
neighbors here in Cayuga County. Additionally, attendees will experience how United
Way's initiatives and events are supporting youth success, increasing community
engagement, strengthening financial empowerment, and supporting families across
Cayuga County at seven different stations—including the Personal Care Drive station
where you can receive one raffle table ticket for each full sized, new hygiene item you
donate.
While this event is FREE and walk-ins are welcome, if you register your group by
Sunday, August 23, your group will receive a 10% discount to use at The Refinery,
courtesy of the Hilton Garden Inn. You will also receive one raffle ticket per registered
person. Register today:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/yaq9ytw/lp/19ba645d-4f40-4359-ac5f-
4676321fa128
Those interested in learning more about ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained,
Employed) can participate in an abbreviated, 30-minute simulation during the Taste of
United Way. When you check-in at the event, you can sign up to join either the 3:45pm
or 5:00pm session—space is limited, arrive early. Those who complete the simulation
receive a chance to win the $500 Wegmans gift card.

Mark your calendars, register, and join the United Way for the annual Community-wide
Fundraising Drive. Stay up-to-date and be the first to know about each of the interactive
stations by following the United Way’s website and Facebook Event page or calling the
United Way office at 315.253.9741.
To better meet the needs of Cayuga County residents, the United Way is shifting their
fundraising timeline, and the 2026 Community-wide Fundraising Drive will run from the
Taste of United Way until Sunday, November 15th. Learn more and support Cayuga
County residents at unitedwayofcayugacounty.org.