United Way of Westchester and Putnam was awarded a $5 million grant by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services through its Learning and Enrichment After-School Program Supports (LEAPS) to expand its offering of the Education United Afterschool Academic and Enrichment program at W.L. Morse School in Tarrytown and Highview Elementary […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam announced the awarding of scholarships collectively totaling $10,000 from its Ruth Taylor Scholarship Fund to two Westchester graduate students pursuing master’s degrees in social work. The two recipients are Melissa Rosado, 39, of New Rochelle; and Stephanie Lopez, 23, of Mamaroneck (pictured above). “Receiving the Ruth Taylor Scholarship is an […]
Over 4 tons of nonessential documents were shredded and safely disposed of when United Way of Westchester and Putnam (United Way) provided shredding services to 12 nonprofits in Westchester and Putnam on Shred Day, June 20. The nonprofits recycled more than 250 banker’s boxes filled with papers. The event was sponsored by Veolia North America and supported […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam (United Way) is proud to announce the administration of grants totaling $500,000 to 44 deserving nonprofit organizations across the region. This significant investment in our community is a testament to United Way’s commitment to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and resilient Westchester and Putnam. Six of the awarded […]
New ALICE Update shows wage growth was no match for inflation after a decade of falling behind Though wages for the lowest paid jobs have risen across the country at the fastest rate in four decades, the number of households struggling to get by in Westchester grew by approximately 7,500 […]
New York State’s Enacted State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25 Budget invests $2.4 million in 211 to continue providing millions of New Yorkers with vital information on available services. Senator Peter Harckham (District 40), who represents communities in Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties, sponsored the bill into the budget. “211 is essential to […]
Growing Together Westchester is a new health equity initiative formed in partnership between United Way of Westchester and Putnam, Westchester County’s 0-6 Committee, and Westchester County Government to help caregivers of newborns and young children access information and resources in an easy and engaging format in English and Spanish. This new initiative is designed to […]
Westchester County graduate students pursuing social work or public health careers are invited to apply for scholarship assistance through the Ruth Taylor Scholarship Fund. The fund was established in tribute to Ruth Taylor upon her retirement as the county’s Commissioner of Public Welfare and in recognition of her nearly four decades […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam is now accepting financial requests from local nonprofits to support program or operational efforts. The United Way of Westchester and Putnam Community Impact Fund supports local nonprofits serving the needs of the underprivileged, marginalized, or ALICE (those employed but living paycheck-to-paycheck) populations in Westchester or Putnam Counties. United […]
In an effort to combat hunger for families struggling to make ends meet, United Way of Westchester and Putnam coordinated a Community Canned Food Drive in Westchester and Putnam counties. The drive collected more than 3,500 pounds, equal to over a ton and a half of shelf-stable foods, which were donated to local […]
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