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United Way Provides Over $13,000 Worth of Grainger® Tools to Project Morry

United Way Provides Over $13,000 Worth of Grainger® Tools to Project Morry United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) provided over $13,000 worth of professional-grade, Grainger brand tools to Project Morry through the Essential Goods for Basic Needs program. These tools supported Project Morry’s summer camp maintenance needs, which include […]

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United Way Accepting Nonprofit Grant Proposals

The United Way of Westchester and Putnam announced that in its continued response to the hardships created by COVID-19, it is accepting grant proposals from nonprofits in Westchester and Putnam counties. The organization will be awarding grants up to $5,000 to nonprofits directly helping underprivileged or ALICE populations, those who are employed […]

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Applications Sought for Ruth Taylor Scholarships

Westchester County graduate students pursuing careers in social work or public health 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 […]

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$2 million Awarded to United Way’s 211 Helpline from NYS Budget

The NYS Legislature awarded $2 million to the state’s 211 Helpline network, operated by the local United Ways, to ensure that the call centers can continue to connect individuals with health and human service needs with the right resources. The call volume in 2020 was up 153% over 2019. Senator Peter Harckham (District 40), […]

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United Way Offers Free Financial Wellness Seminar in Partnership with Hudson Valley Credit Union

United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) is partnering with Hudson Valley Credit Union to encourage better budgeting and saving among individuals and families through an online seminar. This one-hour, virtual seminar will be held on Wednesday, April 21, at 12:30 pm and is open to all Westchester and Putnam […]

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United Way Launches Financial Empowerment Toolkit—ALICE $ense

United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) has launched its free-to-use, ALICE $ense toolkit featuring interactive, financial tools and resources. This kit is available online to qualifying Westchester and Putnam County residents and is intended to help users build smarter financial habits. “Dealing with personal and household finances is stressful […]

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United Way Announces $500,000 in Grants Awarded

United Way Announces $500,000 in Grants Awarded WHITE PLAINS, NY (March 15, 2021) United Way of Westchester and Putnam announced that 30 local nonprofits were collectively awarded $500,000 from Phase 38 of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. These grants are the fourth round of funding administered by United Way, […]

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United Way Awards Capacity Building Grant to the Association of Development Officers

White Plains, NY (January 2021) – United Way of Westchester and Putnam (United Way) awarded the Association of Development Officers (ADO) a $1,500 grant to support its capacity-building efforts for the local nonprofit community. The funds will be used to underwrite ADO’s spring workshop series, which provides nonprofit professionals in […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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