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. […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

NYS Senator Shelley Mayer teamed up with United Way of Westchester and Putnam to host school supply drives throughout her district. United Way donated the collected items to the Port Chester School District to give to their students and teachers. “There are many families living from paycheck to paycheck in Westchester,’’ said Tom Gabriel, CEO […]

United Way of Westchester and Putnam announced the awarding of scholarships collectively totaling $16,000 from its Ruth Taylor Scholarship Fund to four Westchester graduate students pursuing master’s degrees in social work or public health. The four recipients are Layla Barreto, 21, of Port Chester; Stephanie Blackwell, 46, of New Rochelle; Christopher Chino-Marin, 25, of New Rochelle; and Arden Taylor Guice, […]

The United Way of Westchester and Putnam announces the completion of its first Education United summer STEM program, aimed at nurturing young minds through engaging robotics education. This innovative initiative made possible through funding from the Westchester County Youth Bureau’s Invest in Kids program, brought the exciting world of STEM education to students entering third to […]