Allegany County United Way
presents the 1st annual
Genesee River Duck Derby
brought to you with the help of the
Wellsville Rotary Club & the ICS Fun Fair
Noon, Sunday, September 12
Island Park, Wellsville

$5 for One (1) Duck
$20 for Five (5) Ducks
$50 for Twelve (12) Ducks

1st prize $250
Other prizes donated by local merchants including:
A night at the new Harbor Hotel in Watkins Glen donated by the Krog Corp.
Signed Ryan Miller Hockey Stick from the Buffalo Sabres
$150 gift card from the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel.
A blue ray player from Brand Name Appliances.
A 75 min. body scrub w/massage from Lisa Underwood, Alfred Hair Care
A four pack of award winning wines from Dr. Konstantine Frank Winery
Gift certificates from:
Kester's Flower Boutique in Cuba, Little Sicily's Pizza and Restaurant in Alfred, Moonwinks Restaurant, Fox's Pizza Den in Alfred, Hart's Jewelry, the "Jet" and the Terra Cotta Coffee House in Alfred, Pizza King in Wellsville, Ponderosa Steak House, and Tops in Wellsville, Giant Food Marts, Alfred Hair Care, Cuba Cheese Shoppe, and Pleasant Valley Winery. Signed merchandise from the Buffalo Bills Merchandise from Basil Chevrolet, Tractor Supply, Sherwin-Williams, Auto Zone, and Hy-Haven Farm Alpacas. and more!
You do NOT need to be present to win, but we encourage you and your family to come and cheer your duck(s) on! To "adopt" a duck contact the United Way Office 585/593-0020 or see Richardson & Stout Ins., 80 N. Main St., Wellsville, Embser & Woltag PC, 164 N. Main St. Wellsville or any Wellsville Rotary Club member. "Adoption" forms available at various other locations in Allegany County.
Download your duck adoption papers here!

Today's economy leaves many of us struggling to pay our bills and we find ourselves needing to make difficult choices and trade off around the most basic needs.

While others are merely living paycheck to paycheck with no ability to save for college, a home, or for retirement. Yet our ability to meet our financial commitments, save for tomorrow, and build and protect our assets are critical to our individual and family financial stability and well-being.  Click here for more information!

Homecare & Hospice Helping Those in Need

Bill and Maureen do not fear the illnesses that come with age. They appreciate the life they share in their cozy, modem apartment and Bill has enjoyed more than 20 years of retirement. So, when doctors told Bill that treatment for his prostate cancer could cause more damage than good. Bill and Maureen turned to hospice.

"The cancer had infiltrated Bill's lymphatic system and he was suffering from coronary artery disease," said Maureen, a career nurse. "The doctors thought he should go into a nursing home, but I felt he wasn't a candidate for that.

Bill and Maureen turned to Homecare & Hospice.  While Bill was still in the hospital, Homecare & Hospice sent a social worker and a spiritual care coordinator.  

"When we brought Bill home, the agency's nurse came with us, and we immediately began receiving visits from a home and health aide," said Maureen.

The home and health aide visits Bill and Maureen every day.  She helps Bill shower and get dressed, and takes him outside for walks. She even helps Maureen, who has undergone three hip replacements and has suffered from cardiovascular disease. The aide does laundry and housework, and provides respite care so that Maureen can take a break from her responsibilities and leave the house for awhile.

"They do helpful things that take off some of the burden," said Maureen.  "Hospice has relieved a lot of stress for me."

 Today, Bill is enjoying his quality of life, and Homecare & Hospice will be there to offer skilled care, to talk, and to walk with Bill and Maureen along the way.

Allegany County United Way is pleased to announce a unique volunteer recognition program. This program will provide an opportunity to honor the everyday people who work quietly throughout their community providing helpful services and human kindness. Nominees may live anywhere in Allegany County.  Three volunteers will be honored each month.  Click here for more information!

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Wellsville, New York 14895
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The Allegany County United Way Board of Directors is exploring the implementation of Success as an initiative. Success By 6 is an early childhood initiative, sponsored by the United Way of America. The initiative is intended to have far-reaching effects on all children in the county by shaping community conditions. Click here for more information on this initiative!

Have you, or anyone close to you ever:

• Been faced with a major disaster such as a house fire or flooding?
• Suffered an economic setback resulting in a need for basic items such as food, clothing or shelter?
• Sought guidance regarding issues of abuse?
• Needed assistance/respite while caring for a chronically ill loved one?
• Experienced difficulties due to excessive drinking?
• Wanted assistance getting through difficult moments in life, such as the death of a loved?
• Been temporarily homeless?
• Needed help learning to read as an adult?
• Not had enough money to make the holdiays special for your children?
• Suffered from mental or developmental disability?
• Needed the services of your local library.
• Needed a hot meal for you family?

If you said yes to any of the above, you or someone close to you may have been helped by one of the Allegany County United Way agencies.  They address all of the issues above, and more.