United Way of Westchester and Putnam awarded 28 grants to local nonprofits totaling $210,000. The grants support the program and operational needs of organizations working to improve the quality of life of the underprivileged, marginalized, or ALICE (those employed but living paycheck-to-paycheck) populations in Westchester or Putnam Counties. Over 100 proposals were submitted for consideration. The […]
This summer, United Way of Westchester and Putnam is teaming up with the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, the Carmel School District, and DoorDash to provide the Summer Backpack Program to low-income families of school-aged children on a weekly basis from July 13- August 31. The program delivers supplemental food, books, and activities weekly […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam is teaming up with Feeding Westchester, the Community Center of Northern Westchester, and DoorDash to deliver supplemental fresh produce to seniors and the homebound monthly beginning July 19. The Produce Delivery Program is limited to Northern Westchester residents within 15 miles of Katonah, NY. You must be a resident […]
The Imagine Gala held by United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, NY, on Thursday, June 9, was the organization’s most successful event ever. The gala honored the philanthropic commitment and community leadership of notable and deserving honorees Barbara and H. Rodgin, “Rodge,” Cohen, Wegmans Food Markets, and […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam is accepting applications for $38,000 in funding collectively available through Phase 39 and Phase ARPA-R of the Emergency Food and Shelter Funds from the Local Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Board in Putnam County. This program provides federal funding, which helps to extend currently available services for the […]
Local nonprofits, schools, and government agencies are invited to participate in a FREE electronic waste recycling event Wednesday, June 29 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Hosted by United Way of Westchester and Putnam, Progressive Computing and Upcycle, the event will take place at the offices of United Way, located at 336 […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) will host its annual Imagine Gala, presented by Chubb, on Thursday, June 9th from 6-9pm at the Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, New York. The sold-out event will recognize three extraordinary honorees while raising critical funds to support United Way’s mission of serving vulnerable populations in Westchester […]
More children in New York State are living in poverty or in households struggling to make ends meet as compared to the national average, according to the ALICE Children Data Dashboard Research Brief released by United For ALICE. The report found that 52% of children in NYS are living below the ALICE threshold as compared […]
The NYS Legislature awarded $2.4 million to the state’s 211 Helpline network, operated by local United Ways, to ensure that these community resource centers continue to connect individuals with health and human service needs to the right resources. The number of inquiries in 2021 was up 153% over 2019. Senator Peter Harckham (District 40), who […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam was awarded a $6 million grant by the New York State Education Department, through its 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program (21st CCLC), to offer a Newcomers Program in the Elmsford, Ossining, and Peekskill School districts. 21st CCLC supports academic enrichment and encourages students’ families to be more involved […]
