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 […]
PROPOSED APPROPRIATION FOR 2019-20 FOR NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT TO NONPROFIT WESTCHESTER Overview of Item: Launched in May 2012, NonProfit Westchester (NPW) is an association of not-for-profits in Westchester, which was created as a result of the 2012 Not-for-Profit Leadership Summit. United Way of Westchester and Putnam has supported NPW […]
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 […]
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 […]
White Plains, N.Y, (November 2019) – The award-winning financial editor of NBC’s TODAY Show, Jean Chatzky will be the keynote speaker on December 10 when the United Way Women’s Leadership Council will hold its “Take a Walk in Her Shoes” Breakfast, the 7th Annual Celebration of Women in Philanthropy. Jean […]
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 […]
When teachers in Westchester are using the professional development tool known as A2i (assessment to instruction) administered by the United Way, their students’ literacy levels rose above proficiency, according to the 2018-19 year-end results of kindergarten and first-grade students in the Peekskill and Elmsford school district. The outcome showed that […]
White Plains, NY (September 2019) – Approximately 600 students in Yonkers, Mount Vernon, Ossining, Elmsford, Peekskill, and Putnam County received backpacks and other supplies in time for school thanks to the United Way of Westchester and Putnam. United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) collected the supplies during a “Back […]
White Plains, NY (September 2019) – The United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) is partnering with FamilyWize Community Service Partnership and Walgreens to offer the administration of free flu shots at local festivals in September. These organizations are working together to help deliver flu vaccines for uninsured and underinsured […]
The Emerging Leaders Alliance of United Way of Westchester and Putnam is now accepting applications for its Rock Star Awards, which honors community-minded and philanthropic young professionals and college students who are making a difference in Westchester and Putnam counties. Nominations will be accepted through August 30. Applications can be […]
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