United Way of Westchester and Putnam (United Way) is proud to announce the awarding of grants totaling $150,000 to 29 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. The grant process was highly […]
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United Way facilitates Christmas Tree Giveaway for 14 families United Way of Westchester and Putnam (United Way) once again partnered with American Christmas to give 14 decorated and pre-lit artificial Christmas trees to Westchester families who have struggled this year and could use some extra Christmas cheer. The families were nominated by […]
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Volunteers help UWWP prepare backpacks for school-aged children United Way of Westchester and Putnam called and the volunteers answered! Volunteers from the community and local organizations are helping United Way of Westchester and Putnam with the reception, assembly, and delivery of 6,000 backpacks for school-aged children this summer. The backpacks […]
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825 families from throughout Westchester and Putnam signed up to participate in the Summer Backpack program this summer. In the program, these households will receive weekly food parcels filled with supplemental food, books, and activities for school-aged children to enjoy throughout the summer. The program, intended for families with students […]
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The number of people with disabilities, in both Westchester and Putnam Counties, who struggle to afford the basics is far higher than federal poverty data indicates — 48% compared to 15% — according to a NEW REPORT from United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) and its research partner United […]
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United Way of Westchester and Putnam partnered with The Building Blocks Foundation and Afya Foundation to give away 50,000 pairs of Bombas socks on Monday, July 18. With the help of volunteers from the Youth Shelter Program of Westchester, Inc., and others, these organizations gave out hundreds of cases of […]
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About 20 organizations turned out for United Way of Westchester and Putnam’s free e-waste event to dispose of 817 items. Among the items were 518 hard drives, 21 tablets, 3 TVs and more. Hosted by United Way of Westchester and Putnam, Progressive Computing, and Upcycle, the event took place at […]
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United Way of Westchester and Putnam awarded 28 grants to local nonprofits totaling $210,000. The grants support the program and operational needs of organizations working to improve the quality of life of the underprivileged, marginalized, or ALICE (those employed but living paycheck-to-paycheck) populations in Westchester or Putnam Counties. Over 100 proposals […]
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United Way of Westchester and Putnam is accepting applications for $38,000 in funding collectively available through Phase 39 and Phase ARPA-R of the Emergency Food and Shelter Funds from the Local Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Board in Putnam County. This program provides federal funding, which helps to extend […]
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United Way of Westchester and Putnam launched its Ride United Transportation Access program to address unmet transportation needs for individuals and families across the Westchester and Putnam counties. The Ride United Transportation Access Program offers free Lyft rides to residents without access to a vehicle or public transportation. These rides […]
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