United Way of Westchester and Putnam’s Responds to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Our Communities

As a convener and provider of resources, United Way has always been uniquely positioned in the community, in partnership with the nonprofit and government sector, to respond, provide assistance and support residents during times of uncertainty.

United Way Provides Coronavirus Relief in up to $50,000 in Grants to Westchester Nonprofits

The United Way of Westchester and Putnam announced that in response to the hardships created by the Coronavirus it is releasing funds totaling up to $50,000 through grants to nonprofits in Westchester. The organization will be awarding grants up to $5,000 to nonprofits directly helping the underprivileged or ALICE populations, […]

Nonprofit Westchester and United Way Convene Nonprofits to Assess Needs and Develop a Collaborative Action Plan in Relation to the Coronavirus

The United Way of Westchester and Putnam and Nonprofit Westchester organized a meeting with executives from local not-for-profit organizations and as well as county, state and federal government representatives on Thursday, March 12, 2020, to assess the needs that the nonprofits are seeing through their work and developing a collaborative […]

Be counted! Participate in the 2020 Census

The 2020 Census is here. It has never been easier to respond on your own, whether online, over the phone or by mail—all without having to meet a census taker. From March 12-20, households will receive the first of several invitations to participate in the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau […]

United Way’s 211 Helpline Screens EITC Eligibility and Schedules Free Tax Preparation

White Plains, NY (January 31, 2020) – Are you eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and a larger refund? United Way’s Hudson Valley 211 Helpline helps residents find out with free screenings for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and tax preparation assistance. On the opening day of tax season […]

Five New Members Join the United Way Board

White Plains, NY (January 2020) – United Way of Westchester and Putnam announces the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors. Elmsford Superintendent of Schools Marc Baiocco, Ed.D., of Vista; Jonathan M. Cocchiola, CPA, of Yonkers; Marjorie Ciucci of Mahopac, John Flannery, Esq, of Chappaqua; and Tiffany […]

News 12 Spotlights A2i Success in Elmsford

News 12 Westchester’s Samantha Crawford reported that 93% of students in grades K-2 are reading on or above grade-level in the Elmsford School District since the district last year implemented the use of A2i, a professional tool for teachers created by Learning Ovations. “One of the best and proven interventions to […]

United Way’s Hudson Valley 211 Helpline Expands its Text Messaging Capacity

United Way’s Hudson Valley 211 Helpline is increasing the number of hours text messaging is available to better serve the needs of the community. People can now text for help from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. “Since we launched the text messaging feature last February, we have […]

‘What Should Women Want from Their Money?’ asks Today Show’s Financial Editor Jean Chatzky at United Way Women’s Leadership Breakfast

White Plains, N.Y, (December 2019) – The award-winning financial editor of NBC’s TODAY Show Jean Chatzky told the audience at the United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council’s Breakfast, that women were doing better financially, but the wage gap between men and women is not forecasted to close for a hundred years. […]

ALICE $ense Launched

Do you remember when people talked about the “American Dream”? Being able to send your child to college, owning your own home and a car, having health insurance, and being sustainable and living that American Dream. For an increasing number of our neighbors and coworkers, it simply is not possible […]

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