United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) announced that Aleida “Ale’” M. Frederico was elected chairperson of its board of directors and began her new role in November 2024. Frederico, who has served on the board since 2017, brings over three decades of banking and community development experience to this […]
Barnes & Noble invites customers to give the gift of reading to people in need during the company’s annual Holiday Book Drive, taking place through December 12 or the holidays if the drive is extended. The Barnes & Noble Holiday Book Drive provides customers the opportunity to donate books to […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) and Westchester Library System (WLS) announced that their inaugural Winter Coat and Accessories Drive collected an impressive 680 coats and 537 accessories, totaling over 1,200 items to help keep community members warm this winter. The donation drive, which ran for three weeks in […]
Elizabeth of New Rochelle is a single mother. She called 211 because she had lost her job and was having trouble keeping up with her bills, including her rent, which had fallen into arrears. The 211 staff connected Elizabeth to resources that could help. They included information to assist with […]
About eight organizations turned out for United Way of Westchester and Putnam’s free E-Waste event to dispose of 430 items. Among the items were desktop computers, monitors, keyboards, tablets, smartphones, chargers, computer mice, a fax machine, and more. Hosted by United Way of Westminster and Putnam,Veolia, and Atlantic, the event […]
Representatives from DoorDash and United Way Worldwide recently visited Westchester County to observe the successful implementation of the Feeding United program, which has become one of the largest nonprofit partnerships with DoorDash in the United States. Daniel Riff, Head of government and nonprofit partnerships at DoorDash, and James Collins, Director […]
As chronic absenteeism rates remain stubbornly high across New York State, oneafterschool program is making significant strides in getting students back in the classroom. The Education United Afterschool Program, run by the United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP), has demonstrated remarkable success in improving attendance rates among participating students. […]
Winter is just around the corner and the United Way of Westchester and Putnam wants to make sure that families are prepared. In partnership with the Westchester Library System, the United Way is collecting gently used or new coats, as well as new hats, gloves, and socks to distribute to those […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) has taken another step toward fulfilling its mission of supporting local communities by establishing a new social work department this past September. This groundbreaking initiative represents a pivotal moment in the organization’s history, and promises to enhance and expand the services offered to families […]
United Way’s Education United Academic and Enrichment Afterschool Program is kicking off its third year, continuing its mission to improve academic and social-emotional outcomes for elementary school students in Westchester County. The program, which serves up to 600 students across three schools, is expanding its offerings and reaffirming its commitment to supporting […]
