In honor of National Canned Food Month, the United Way of Westchester and Putnam, in partnership with Feeding Westchester, Mid-Hudson Library System and Westchester Library System, successfully completed its 2nd Annual Community Canned Food Drive, collecting 2,200 pounds of canned goods to support local food pantries and combat hunger in Westchester and Putnam counties. The project […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam’s Board of Directors appointed three community-minded professionals to its roster in early 2025 for three-year terms. Joining the 20 sitting board members are Justin V. Maneen, Denise O Matthews-Serra, and Judith M. Watson (pictured above left to right). “We are delighted to welcome these three exceptional leaders to our […]
We’re excited to bring your attention to a momentous occasion this month – National Canned Food Month! This annual observance is a fantastic opportunity to acknowledge the impact of canned goods on communities and the fight against hunger. Over 10% of people in New York State are at risk of hunger. Almost 40% of people […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) shared the magnificent results of Progressive Foot Care’s annual shoe collection drive, which provided a total of 275 pairs of shoes to UWWP’s Essential Goods for Basic Needs program. For the second consecutive year, Dr. Bruce Pinker and his team at Progressive Foot Care chose UWWP as the […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam joined the African American Men of Westchester (AAMW) in honoring seven exceptional students at their 24th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Youth Awards luncheon. The event, held at the Sleepy Hollow Conference Center, celebrated young leaders from across Westchester who embody Dr. King’s principles of service, justice, […]
The United Way of Westchester and Putnam is accepting applications from nonprofits serving Westchester for Phase 42 of the Emergency Food and Shelter Funds available through the Local Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Boards. This program provides federal funding, which helps to extend currently available services for the hungry and homeless. The deadline for submission of completed applications is 5:00 pm by […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam once again joined forces with American Christmas to bring holiday cheer to 15 local families through their annual Christmas tree giveaway. This heartwarming initiative provides fully decorated, pre-lit artificial Christmas trees to families and individuals facing financial challenges during the holiday season. “Muchas gracias por ayudarme mi hija está […]
Angela Rivera-Accomando, the CEO and founder of Golden Meals, donated 500 healthy meals to United Way of Westchester and Putnam, which distributed the meals to families enrolled at the Education United After-School Program at Brookside Elementary School in Ossining. Families could choose from steamed white rice, Cuban black beans, and BBQ chicken or macaroni and […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam helped brighten the holiday season for local families by coordinating the distribution of nearly 5,000 toys to low-income families throughout the region. Through the generosity of corporate donors, including Amazon and Good 360, World of Giving, IBM, Triton, and Customers Bank, and individual donors, United Way collected toys to […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam awarded $16,000 in capacity building grants to three Westchester organizations dedicated to supporting the nonprofit sector, Association of Development Officers, Nonprofit Westchester, and Volunteer New York. These grants, approved at UWWP’s November Board Meeting, are part of the organization’s community resilience pillar and build upon $33,000 in capacity building […]
