Barbara, a Mount Vernon resident, has fallen behind on her rent because she has been unemployed since the COVID-19 pandemic. Although she began her new job, the back rent she owes is still hanging over her head. Like Barbara, thousands of residents were financially impacted by the pandemic, and many […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam is partnering with Lyft to offer free rides to individuals needing transportation to and from vaccine appointments. The program covers up to $25 in each direction. The individual must cover any expenses beyond $25. The program is open to Westchester and Putnam residents. Medicaid […]
NYS PTA and United Way of Westchester and Putnam Team to Empower Families and Communities for Early Literacy NYS PTA and the United Way of Westchester and Putnam have partnered with Learning Ovations, an Irvine, California-based early literacy support company, to launch a state-wide literacy program – Reading Checkup – […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) has partnered with the City of Mount Vernon to aid with New York State’s ERAP applications. An informational fair is being held in the Mt. Vernon Public Library, located on 28 S 1st Ave, on July 31st from 9am-1pm to provide information on the application […]
United Way’s Shred Day Helps 7 Nonprofit Organizations Shred 400 Boxes of Documents United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) provided shredding services to seven nonprofit organizations in Westchester and Putnam on Shred Day, June 26. Over 400 boxes of nonessential documents were safely disposed of on this day. “Having […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam awarded $130,000 to local nonprofits helping disadvantaged individuals and families recover from the crises brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The health and economic crises created by the COVID 19 pandemic disproportionately affected the marginalized members of our society. The nonprofit community has been working […]
United Way Provides Over $13,000 Worth of Grainger® Tools to Project Morry United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) provided over $13,000 worth of professional-grade, Grainger brand tools to Project Morry through the Essential Goods for Basic Needs program. These tools supported Project Morry’s summer camp maintenance needs, which include […]
The United Way of Westchester and Putnam announced that in its continued response to the hardships created by COVID-19, it is accepting grant proposals from nonprofits in Westchester and Putnam counties. The organization will be awarding grants up to $5,000 to nonprofits directly helping underprivileged or ALICE populations, those who are employed […]
Westchester County graduate students pursuing careers in social work or public health 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 […]
The NYS Legislature awarded $2 million to the state’s 211 Helpline network, operated by the local United Ways, to ensure that the call centers can continue to connect individuals with health and human service needs with the right resources. The call volume in 2020 was up 153% over 2019. Senator Peter Harckham (District 40), […]
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