Building a Stronger Community
United Way of Broome County raises funds from the community each year to fund
specific programs that help thousands of people right here in Broome County.
Your donation to United Way goes directly to what matters in our
community--producing positive results and that improve the lives of so many
people.
Working through 30 local member agencies, United Way supports about 100 programs
in six areas of service. United Way also sponsors five direct service programs.
In Broome County, United Way can trace its history back to at least 1918, the
earliest known date for the Binghamton United Relief Organization, which was
formed to coordinate fund-raising activities among several health and human
service organizations.
United Way of Broome County is part of a national network of about 1,350 United
Ways. Each one is independent and local in both operation and control. Most
operate within only one county. Originally organized to coordinate activities
among local charities, United Way's role has expanded over the years. It is now
a leader in helping to create partnerships among organizations and seeking ways
to improve the lives of the people living in Broome County.
Contributing Members
BAE SYSTEMS
BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company, delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions, and customer support services. With 97,500 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded $31.4 billion in 2007. Locally, the company and its 1,400 employees are dedicated United Way supporters. For the last several years they have held the United Way of Broome County’s Challenge Cup for being the area’s No. 1 per capita contributor among major employers.
COLUMBIAN FINANCIAL GROUP
The Columbian Financial Group of companies, with corporate headquarters in Binghamton, includes Columbian Mutual Life Insurance Company, Columbian Life Insurance Company and other affiliated companies within its group structure. With
over 125 years of experience helping families across the United States, we know about compassion and supporting the needs of others. Our company and its 175 local employees provide extensive volunteer and financial assistance to groups that support the needs of our neighbors. We are particularly proud to partner with the United Way in helping to build a stronger community. We applaud this worthy organization and our generous employees who make a difference by volunteering time and providing support to United Way programs.
Columbian Mutual Life Insurance Company • Home Office: Binghamton, NY
Columbian Life Insurance Company • Home Office: Chicago, IL • Administrative Service Office: Binghamton, NY • Columbian Life Insurance Company is not licensed in every state.
COUGHLIN & GERHART
Serving the Southern Tier since the 1890’s, Coughlin & Gerhart, L.L.P. is a multi-service law firm consisting of more than 40 lawyers and a professional support staff, with our main office at 19 Chenango Street in Binghamton and branch offices in Afton, Deposit, Hancock, Ithaca, Owego and Unadilla. As a firm, Coughlin & Gerhart has been an ongoing supporter of the United Way for many years and we’re proud that so many of our Partners and Associates give freely of themselves and their time to a number of United Way Member Agencies. Together, we truly can make a difference.
NBT BANK
NBT Bank provides personal banking, asset management and business services. The independent community bank, headquartered in Norwich, N.Y., has offices throughout upstate New York, including nine offices in Broome and Tioga counties. NBT Bank’s parent company, NBT Bancorp Inc., has assets of more than $5 billion. Since its founding in 1856, NBT Bank has given back to the communities where it does business. In Greater Binghamton, NBT Bank employees are involved at all levels of the United Way and its member agencies.
LOURDES
Lourdes Hospital is a 267-bed hospital with a 15-practice primary care
network serving the Southern Tier of New York and the Northern Tier of
Pennsylvania since 1925.
The quality of care provided by Lourdes has been recognized locally and
nationally through accreditations and designations, most recently including
designation as a Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center in 2007.
Today, LOURDES serves our community as a member of Ascension Health, the largest
Catholic and not-for-profit health system in the country. Lourdes, and its over
2100 associates, provide both volunteer and financial support to groups and
organizations that support the needs of our neighbors.
We are proud to partner with the United Way to help build a stronger community.