COVID-19 Response: United Way, Other Nonprofits, and Food Establishments Partner to Delivered Meals to Putnam Residents

United Way of Westchester and Putnam has partnered with Community Cares, the Putnam County Business Council, and local food establishments to support those most affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Putnam County. The organizations have coordinated their efforts to provide professionally-prepared meals to Putnam County residents who are senior citizens, disabled, […]

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, […]

Coronavirus – Nonprofit Resources

Resources to help your organization navigate through the effects of the coronavirus. Tele-Health for Substance Abuse Telehealth During Covid-19 Quarantine The Child Care Council of Westchester is Here to Help You Find Child Care The Council is reaching out to the child care and after school community to see who […]

Coronavirus FAQ

Am I likely to become infected with COVID-19? While there are known cases of COVID-19 in New York State, including Westchester County, the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 remains low. If widespread cases were to occur in our area, most people are likely to experience mild to moderate disease with […]

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 […]

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 […]

United Way of Westchester and Putnam Raises $75,000 at Annual Golf Outing

White Plains, NY (October 2019)—United Way’s Day of Golf event, held on Sept. 26, 2019, at Mount Kisco Country Club, raised $75,000 to support the good work of United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP). The event honored Harrison resident Hilary Tuohy. Tuohy, who is a past president of the […]

Emergency Food and Shelter Program Phase 36

Applications being accepted for EFSF Phase 36 The United Way of Westchester and Putnam is accepting applications for the Phase 36 (2019-2020) Emergency Food and Shelter Funds available through the Local Westchester Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Board. This program provides federal funding which helps to extend currently available […]

2-1-1 specialist helps deter a caller from suicide

Kelly is a divorced Westchester mother with children away at college and no family nearby to turn to. Kelly had been suffering from depression for a number of years. Having had a very difficult day at work, and not being able to stop crying, she decided to call 2-1-1. During […]

New Text Messaging Feature Added to 2-1-1 Helpline

Times are changing, and 2-1-1 is evolving with them. In February, United Way of Westchester and Putnam announced that callers to its 2-1-1 Helpline can now text message for assistance. “We want people to be able to reach us in different ways. More and more people are using their fingers […]