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January 14, 2026:

This Valentine’s Day weekend, United Way of the Southern Tier invites you to skip the usual dinner date and join your friends for a night of laughter, love, and creativity for a great cause.

Grab your sweetheart (or your bestie) and try your hand at painting each other’s portraits during United Way's “Paint Your Partner” fundraiser, which will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, February 13, at the United Steelworkers Local 1000 Union Hall, 100 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning.

No art skills are required, just a sense of humor and a willingness to have fun while helping our community. All proceeds will benefit local programs supported by United Way of the Southern Tier. 

Whether your masterpiece is a true work of art or a hilarious attempt, you’ll leave with a unique keepsake, sweet memories, and the satisfaction of having supported local programs while having fun!

All painting supplies will be provided. Guests will also enjoy delicious desserts from Amazing Graze and Farmhouse Pantry, tastings with Upstate Brewing Company, complimentary sodas from Coca-Cola Northeast, music, fun photo opportunities, and more!

Tickets are available online only and are $20 per person until January 31. The price increases to $30 per person starting February 1. Seating is limited. Reserve your easel today!

For more information, call 607-936-3753 or email info@uwst.org.

For more information, please contact United Way Coordinator of Community Engagement Hope Howell by email or at 607-377-5836.