Celebrating Our Last 5 Years of Impact – $750,000 Invested in Batavia!
For nearly 100 years, Batavia United Way has believed that United is the Way—and our new 5-Year Impact Report shows what that looks like in action. Over the past five years, Batavia United Way has invested more than $750,000 in programs and initiatives serving Batavia residents! From early childhood education and youth opportunity to food security, healthy communities, financial stability, and community resiliency, these investments have helped local organizations and partners address real needs and create meaningful opportunities for our neighbors. The report also highlights the volunteers, donors, community partners, and local organizations who make this work possible. We don’t do this work alone—we do it together.
We recently hosted a reception to thank our major supporters whose investments have propelled our community initiatives this past year. We are deeply grateful to every single member of our donor family—at every level—whose generosity fuels our mission every day. To see what our community can accomplish when we come together, check out our newly-released five-year impact report.
26-27 Snow Angels Program Kicking Off
Batavia United Way is pleased to bring back Snow Angels, a volunteer snow shoveling program, to Batavia. This program connects volunteers with seniors, veterans, and individuals with physical challenges who need assistance clearing snow from their sidewalks and driveways. This neighbor-helping-neighbor initiative ensures that everyone stays safe and mobile during the winter months. Volunteers commit to helping after each snowfall of 2 inches or more during the 2026-2027 snow season (December – March), making a big impact with just a little time. Sign up to lend a hand or request assistance today!
Batavia United Way’s Annual Day of Caring: Leaf Raking
Join us for Batavia United Way’s Annual Day of Caring: Leaf Raking on Sunday, November 15, from 12–2pm! Each year, dozens of volunteers gather to rake the yards of seniors, veterans, and neighbors with disabilities who cannot complete this task themselves or afford help. Together, we rake leaves to the curb for city pickup—making a big difference with a simple act of kindness.
We’ll meet at Sturdy Shelter to receive assignments. All you need are rakes, leaf blowers, tarps, and plenty of community spirit! To learn more about the project please click on the link below.
Need assistance? Contact us at info@bataviaunitedway.org or call 630-877-2780 to get on the list!
Don’t Ghost the Bat Race!
The 13th Annual Bat Race 5K/10K is swooping into Batavia on Saturday, October 24, and registration is open! Whether you’re racing for a personal record, enjoying a festive walk with friends, or showing off your best costume, this Halloween tradition is fun for the whole family.
Register by August 31 and save $5 on adult registration with our Early Bird discount!
Looking for a fun way to boost employee wellness and team spirit? Gather your coworkers, create a company running or walking team, and enjoy a morning of fitness, friendly competition, and community fun. It’s a great workplace perk—and we’ll help you get started! Contact us to learn more about corporate team opportunities.
So dust off your running shoes, grab your favorite ghouls and goblins, and join us for a frightfully fun morning—all while supporting Batavia United Way’s work to strengthen our community.
Register today… if you dare!
Help Us Close Out the Garden for the Season
Remember when we rolled up our sleeves this spring to help the residents of Batavia Apartments get their community garden ready for the growing season? Well, now it’s time to come full circle!
Join us for our Fall Day of Caring as we help close out the garden and get the space ready for winter.
We’ll be working alongside residents to:
🌱 Complete the final harvest
🍂 Tackle fall garden cleanup
🪴 Lay mulch
💧 Give the trees a deep watering before winter
No gardening expertise is needed—just a willingness to get your hands a little dirty and spend a morning making a difference!
This is a wonderful opportunity to see the garden you helped start in the spring and leave it ready for another growing season. Come for the community, stay for the satisfaction of a job well done!
📅 Wednesday, September 30
⏰ 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Batavia Apartments
Grab a friend, gather your coworkers, and join us for a morning of caring for our neighbors and our community!
Give Like Dolly Day on 9-25
A huge thank-you to everyone who made a donation to Batavia United Way’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library last week. Your generosity is helping keep free books in the hands of Batavia’s youngest readers—and carrying on Dolly’s incredible legacy of love, light, literacy, and laughter.
And a special THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the Cup of Ambition Pub Crawl!
Together, you raised more than $1,000 for Imagination Library! That’s enough to cover ALL of the books for Batavia children for the month of November! 🎉 One night out. One amazing community. Hundreds of little readers.
We are so grateful to be a partner in bringing Dolly’s Imagination Library to Batavia—and we’ll keep turning your generosity into books, month after month.
Adopt-A-Family Needs Secret Shoppers!
The leaves are just barely changing colors but we are already planning for the holidays! Batavia United Way’s Adopt-A-Family program is gearing up for the season, and we’re looking for generous sponsors to serve as “Secret Shoppers.” In partnership with Batavia Public School District, we identify local children in need and provide sponsors with wish lists to shop from. Last year’s program was full of joy—check out highlights on our website!
Interested in making the holidays brighter for a child? Email us at adoptafamily@bataviaunitedway.org to get involved.