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New research: 48% of People with Disabilities in Westchester and Putnam are Living in Financial Hardship

The number of people with disabilities, in both Westchester and Putnam Counties, who struggle to afford the basics is far higher than federal poverty data indicates — 48% compared to 15% — according to a NEW REPORT from United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) and its research partner United […]

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United Way Recognizing Taryn Duffy at Annual Women’s Leadership Council Event

United Way Recognizing Taryn Duffy at Annual Women’s Leadership Council Event United Way of Westchester and Putnam is hosting its annual “Take a Walk in Her Shoes” event virtually on Tuesday, December 7 from 6-7:30pm.   Taryn Duffy, Vice President of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs at Empire City Casino […]

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Featured Intern: Dom Wright

Dom Wright is the summer Marketing and Communications intern at United Way of Westchester and Putnam. Throughout his internship, Dom has created various promotional materials for UWWP events. He is responsible for helping post content to our social media accounts and updating our website. Dom has been instrumental in curating […]

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Featured Intern: Matt Rozansky

Matt Rozansky is the summer program intern for the United Way of Westchester and Putnam. He currently coordinates multiple aspects of United Way’s Summer Backpack program. The Summer Backpack program is a collaboration with United Way of Westchester and Putnam, Feeding Westchester, Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, Door Dash, […]

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United Way’s Shred Day Helps 7 Nonprofit Organizations Shred 400 Boxes of Documents

United Way’s Shred Day Helps 7 Nonprofit Organizations Shred 400 Boxes of Documents United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) provided shredding services to seven nonprofit organizations in Westchester and Putnam on Shred Day, June 26. Over 400 boxes of nonessential documents were safely disposed of on this day. “Having […]

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United Way Chief Operating Officer Carlene Gentilesco Retires after 49 Years with United Way

Carlene Gentilesco, a tireless, steady force who served as chief liaison to hundreds of corporations and nonprofit organizations and helped to raise hundreds of millions of dollars for community organizations, is retiring after 49 years with United Way. Ms. Gentilesco, a Chappaqua resident, served in a variety of leadership roles […]

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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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Featured Volunteers: The Hill-Behar Family

Tracy Hill and her children—Briana and Eric—have volunteered with United Way of Westchester and Putnam on multiple occasions. The Hill-Behar family is currently assisting with our United2Read initiative by sorting books and assembling reading kits. Tracy, Briana, and Eric have also volunteered at our Delta Airlines Distribution and helped distribute […]

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