Public policy and advocacy has been, and continues to be, a central activity for United Way of New York State: particularly for those issues and positions that relate to local United Ways' community building and fundraising activities.

These issues and priorities are reflective of work that is key to the capacity of United Ways to meet the human care needs of their communities, and where our active involvement along with key partners can result in sustained and positive change

2013
 

Senator Schumer letter: EITC, Child Tax Credit, Charitable Deduction 

Post State Budget Leaders Letters
  Senate Leadership
  Assembly Leadership

UWNYS Summary of Final 2013-14 State Budget (United Way Priorities)

Policy and Budget Briefs
Economic Security
Ready for School - School Success
Access to Human Services - 2-1-1
Charitable Sector

 UWNYS 30-day Letter to Governor
 
UWNYS Summary of Governor's Budget
 
State of the State Summary

 

Disaster Commission Recommendations
 
2013 UWNYS Policy Agenda
December 20 Letter to Governor Cuomo
2013 Budget and Policies Priorities Summary
Economic Security Brief
School Readiness and Success Brief
Access to Human Services Brief
Charitable Sector Brief
 
2012
 
 
UWNYS letter to Governor Cuomo re: Education Reform Commission
Letter sent to Governor Andrew Cuomo to urge that his Education Reform Commission, now holding hearings around the state,
expand its focus to include the issues that affect a child's ability to learn during their earliest years.
 
UWNYS Comments on Rules to Implement New Compensation and Cost Ratio Requirements
 
Memo to Governor-Payment of NFP Interest (S 6469)
 
Legislative Memo in Support of bill regarding payment of interest due not-for-profits (S6469-A9342)
Final Analysis of Enacted State Budget
UWNYS Testimony - Feb 13 Human Services Budget Hearing
News Release - UWNYS Testimony
UWNYS Alert - Gov. Cuomo's Budget Letter
Gov. Cuomo's 30-day Budget Letter
Addresses for Letter Copies Gov. Cuomo's Budget Letter
Joint Testimony on Senate Committee on NFP Exec Compensation
Summary of Gov. Cuomo's 2012-13 Budget Proposal-Jan. 24, 2012
Summary of Gov. Cuomo's State of the State
 
2011
Policy Briefs
Access to HHS
Early Childhood
HCHF
Safety Net Maintenance
Savings & Assets
5-Year CA$H-NY Snapshot Report
 
2011 Annual Report
Advocacy Resources
UWNYS State Budget Testimony
21-Day Letter
Policy Agenda
State of the State
January Advocacy Tips
February Advocacy Tips
Budget Summary
January Grant
February Grant Update
Budget Priorities
OpEd

 
2-1-1
State Hotlines
State Budget Request
2010 Total Call Inquiries
NYS State Map Update

 


Video on the Importance of Early Care and Education for Business and Workforce Development
United Way of New York State, Winning Beginning NY, the Committee for Economic Development, and America's Edge have partnered on a new video called

 

It's Our Business: Why New York State Business Leaders Support Early Childhood Education. The video features business leaders discussing the importance of early care and education in terms of America's current and future workforce.

It's Our Business from Walking Whale on Vimeo.