UNITED WAY CHALLENGE 2026

Hands-on giving means helping our community and maybe winning something for you, too.

Your pledge to the United Way Challenge, whether made through a campaign or at
uwbec.org, helps strengthen community resiliency, boost financial security, create a healthier community, and expand opportunities for youth throughout our region.

Thank you to our generous partners for donating this year’s United Way Challenge
prizes and supporting our shared commitment to building a stronger community.

Weekly prize drawings begin September 21.
GET YOUR HANDS-ON…

Donate to Enter the Challenge

2026 Weekly Schedule

 

Week of September 21 Ashley $1,000 gift card
Wegmans $1,000 gift card
Week of September 28 Tops Friendly Markets $1,000 gift card
Week of October 5 Wegmans $1,000 gift card
Week of October 12 Ashley $1,000 gift card
Week of October 19 Tops Friendly Markets $1,000 gift card
Week of October 26 Wegmans $1,000 gift card
Week of November 2 Ashley $1,000 gift card
Week of November 9 Tops Friendly Markets $1,000 gift card
Week of November 16 Wegmans $1,000 gift card
Week of November 23 Ashley $1,000 gift card
Week of November 30 Tops Friendly Markets $1,000 gift card
Week of December 7 Two 2027 Buffalo Bills season tickets to regular season home games in Orchard Park
Wegmans $1,000 gift card
Tops Friendly Markets $1,000 gift card
Ashley $1,000 gift card

See who’s won! View all our 2026 Challenge Prize Winners here.

How to Win

  • Make a pledge of at least $1 per week ($52 annually) through your company’s workplace campaign or by giving online at uwbec.org.
  • Every eligible pledge is automatically entered into the United Way Challenge sweepstakes.
  • Once entered, you’ll be included in weekly prize drawings beginning September 21, with your entry remaining eligible for all subsequent weekly drawings through the end of the campaign.
  • No donation is necessary to participate or win.*

Click here to download the United Way Challenge flyer (Adobe PDF format), which contains a weekly prize calendar, rules, and other information. Thank you for taking the United Way Challenge!

*Click here to enter.