GENESEO — Wegmans and the United Way of Livingston County have teamed up to host the second annual Motorcycle Run The motorcycle event will be held at the Geneseo Wegmans on July 21 and will feature a 90-mile motorcycle ride to raise money for the United Way. “This is the coolest event I’ve ever had the opportunity to participate in," said United Way Regional Director for Livingston County Karen Rumfola. "Special thanks to Wegmans, Geneseo … [Read more...]
United Way Day of Caring Celebrated Across the County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — On Wednesday the United Way of Livingston County held it's Day of Caring. During this day, 275 students and chaperones form Geneseo, York, Livonia, Cal-Mum, and Keshequa high schools came together to work on community service projects. The projects ranged from yard work and cleaning, to delivering "Meals on Wheels" alongside the Office for the Aging. "This is the largest turn-out of volunteers that we've ever had for our … [Read more...]
Sunday Cup of Coffee: Karen Rumfola from United Way of Livingston County
SUN ROOM — Karen Rumfola from United Way of Livingston County took the time to chat as she is in the middle of the 2018 fundraising campaign. Josh and Karen discuss United Way of Livingston County and the 18 agencies they support. … [Read more...]
United Way of Livingston County Raises Record Breaking Funds to Help 20 Local Agencies
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — United Way of Livingston County closed out a record breaking fundraising campaign surpassing their 2017 campaign goal. Kevin Van Allen, the 2017 campaign chair announced the that United Way of Livingston County surpassed their goal of $250,000 and raised $252,584. "There is still money coming in so the number could increase," said Campaign Chair, Kevin Van Allen. "The money raised stays right here locally in Livingston … [Read more...]
5th Annual United Way ‘Gala in the Valley’ Delivers for the Community
GENESEO — United Way of Livingston County hosted their 5th Annual Gala in the Valley on Saturday at the Wadsworth Homestead. The event raises funds for the 20 different agencies that are all located in Livingston County. The Gala in the Valley is the occasion for the annual presentation of the Gertrude Houston Spirit Award. The award is presented to an individual who utilizes their spirit to motivate others to participate in the Livingston … [Read more...]
Livingston County High Schooler Volunteers Make United Way’s Biggest Ever Day of Caring
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – More than 200 community volunteers including more than 155 high school students are currently hard at work after a meeting under the pavilion in Highland Park in Geneseo Tuesday morning to share bagels and doughnuts and to lay out the plan to get their hands dirty with projects in their communities. Karen Rumfola, Regional Director of Livingston County United Way, said that Livingston County's communities have always … [Read more...]
Livingston County’s Big-Hearted Workers Top $38K Goal for United Way
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – County government employees have donated generously to the 2016 United Way fundraising campaign, surpassing their own goal of $38,000. At Wednesday's meeting of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors, County Workers United Way Campaign co-chairs Frank Bassett and Ryan Snyder presented Livingston County United Way Campaign vice-chair and local attorney Kevin Van Allen with a check for $39,420.58, which will support the … [Read more...]
United Way and Sponsors Pumped About Highland Park’s Fitness Stations
GENESEO – Three new fitness stations have been keeping a lot of Village residents out and active, courtesy of the United Way of Livingston County, several sponsors, and many driven community members. At a formal ribbon cutting Friday afternoon, Karen Rumfola, director of the local United Way, thanked the Livingston County Health Department, Wegmans, Genesee Valley Motors, the Village of Geneseo, and the Genesee Valley Health Partnership for … [Read more...]
Gala in the Valley Raises a Glass to United Way’s Heart and Local Charities
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Wadsworth Estate was once again alive with black ties and evening dresses Saturday night as folks toasted the United Way of Livingston County and the fundraising they do in support of local charities. United Way set a goal for themselves, to sell 200 tickets for their dazzling annual event, dubbed the Gala in the Valley. They sold 217, and the money will as always go to the 20 local charitable agencies who partner with … [Read more...]
United Way of Livingston County Humbly Toasts Successful Campaign
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – United Way of Livingston County held their annual campaign fundraiser announcement at the North Shore Grill on Conesus Lake on Wednesday, where they announced that they exceeded their ambitious campaign goal by raising $264,569 to help community organizations. The successful campaign enables United Way of Livingston County to support 18 different not-for-profit agencies, many of which are there when families are in the … [Read more...]