Featured Volunteer: Katie Harris

Today we are featuring our AmeriCorps VISTA member, Katie Harris! Katie is a VISTA (Volunteer In Service To America) in the midst of completing her service year at United Way of Westchester and Putnam. She is an Economic Mobility VISTA through the AmeriCorps program. Katie’s service year focus is managing […]

United Way Announces $500,000 in Grant Opportunities for Westchester and Putnam Nonprofits

The United Way of Westchester and Putnam has announced its latest round of Crisis Funding, which will disperse over $500,000 in grants to local nonprofits through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. “The current economic crisis leaves thousands of our neighbors hungry and at risk of being evicted from their homes,” said United […]

Thousands of Toys Given to Children to Celebrate the Holiday Season

Together we can help so many families! United Way of Westchester and Putnam teamed with Toys for Tots to give toys to thousands of children from low- to moderate-income families throughout our communities. In Putnam and Northern Westchester, United Way organized to deliver gifts through its partnership with DoorDash to the families’ […]

United Way Teams Up with Restaurants to Deliver Holiday Meals

To make Thanksgiving and Christmas a little more special this year, United Way of Westchester and Putnam partnered with Falafel Taco in Pleasantville and Crossroads Deli and Catering in Mahopac to deliver traditional holiday meals to those who have struggled in 2020. The restaurants donated over 250 meals to some of United Way’s Ride United program […]

Hammer Selected as Chairman of United Way of Westchester and Putnam’s Board of Directors

The United Way of Westchester and Putnam’s Board of Directors has named Katonah resident Bud Hammer as its new chairperson. Hammer succeeds June Blanc, who was at the helm from 2018-2020. Hammer joined the United Way board in 2017 and co-chaired the resource development committee and annual golf event since […]

United Way of Westchester and Putnam Hosts Annual Women’s Leadership Council “Take a Walk in Her Shoes” Event

United Way of Westchester and Putnam hosted its annual and first virtual Women’s Leadership Council “Take a Walk in Her Shoes” event on December 8. Maria M. Trusa, CEO of Formé Medical Center and Urgent Care was recognized as its 2020 “Woman of Distinction.” Trusa, an immigrant from the Dominican […]

Barnes & Noble Holds Book Drive for United 2 Read

Barnes & Noble has selected United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) to be the recipient of their 2020 Holiday Book Drive, which runs through Dec. 12. Barnes & Noble stores in Eastchester, White Plains, and Yonkers are participating. At check-out, customers are encouraged to purchase an additional book for […]

United Way Study on COVID-19 Shows Impact on New York Individuals and Families

A statewide survey conducted in partnership with the United Way of Westchester and Putnam and other local United Ways on the effects of COVID-19 confirms that New Yorkers are facing many challenges due to the pandemic. The study also affirms that some New York communities and populations are being hit […]

100,000 Calls Received by the 211 Call Specialists

The 211 Helpline Call Center run by the United Way of Westchester and Putnam in White Plains has answered more than 100,000 calls so far in 2020, which is more than the then record-setting 80,000 calls it received in 2019. Over 25,000 calls have been COVID-19-related calls. “I am so […]

14 Organizations Awarded $110,000 Collectively in EFSP Funds

The United Way of Westchester and Putnam announces that an additional $110,000 in grants have been distributed among 14 local, nonprofit organizations responding to unparalleled food and housing needs driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The economic effects of the COVID-19 public health crisis have left many of our neighbors with food and […]