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 […]
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 convenes partners and mobilizes supplies to help our neighbors during times of crisis. Earlier this month our help was needed when a Yonkers Housing Authority building was discovered to have a gas leak, and its gas was turned off. While the Yonkers Housing Authority works on rectifying the situation, there […]
Throughout the summer, United Way of Westchester and Putnam distributed toys to school-aged children at summer camps and community events in Westchester and Putnam through its partnership with Toys for Tots and Good 360. The toys are part of the partnership’s Unplug and Play initiative, which distributes toys and books to children during […]
The United Way of Westchester and Putnam is accepting applications from nonprofits serving Putnam County for Phase 41 SSA of the Emergency Food and Shelter Funds available through the Local Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Boards. This program provides federal funding, which helps to extend currently available services for the […]
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