United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) and Westchester Library System (WLS) announced that their inaugural Winter Coat and Accessories Drive collected an impressive 680 coats and 537 accessories, totaling over 1,200 items to help keep community members warm this winter. The donation drive, which ran for three weeks in October, engaged libraries across Westchester […]
Elizabeth of New Rochelle is a single mother. She called 211 because she had lost her job and was having trouble keeping up with her bills, including her rent, which had fallen into arrears. The 211 staff connected Elizabeth to resources that could help. They included information to assist with issues that she did not […]
About eight organizations turned out for United Way of Westchester and Putnam’s free E-Waste event to dispose of 430 items. Among the items were desktop computers, monitors, keyboards, tablets, smartphones, chargers, computer mice, a fax machine, and more. Hosted by United Way of Westminster and Putnam,Veolia, and Atlantic, the event took place at the offices […]
Representatives from DoorDash and United Way Worldwide recently visited Westchester County to observe the successful implementation of the Feeding United program, which has become one of the largest nonprofit partnerships with DoorDash in the United States. Daniel Riff, Head of government and nonprofit partnerships at DoorDash, and James Collins, Director of 211 Programs at United […]
As chronic absenteeism rates remain stubbornly high across New York State, oneafterschool program is making significant strides in getting students back in the classroom. The Education United Afterschool Program, run by the United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP), has demonstrated remarkable success in improving attendance rates among participating students. According to an independent evaluator […]
Winter is just around the corner and the United Way of Westchester and Putnam wants to make sure that families are prepared. In partnership with the Westchester Library System, the United Way is collecting gently used or new coats, as well as new hats, gloves, and socks to distribute to those in need throughout Westchester County. […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) has taken another step toward fulfilling its mission of supporting local communities by establishing a new social work department this past September. This groundbreaking initiative represents a pivotal moment in the organization’s history, and promises to enhance and expand the services offered to families and individuals in need, directly […]
United Way’s Education United Academic and Enrichment Afterschool Program is kicking off its third year, continuing its mission to improve academic and social-emotional outcomes for elementary school students in Westchester County. The program, which serves up to 600 students across three schools, is expanding its offerings and reaffirming its commitment to supporting young learners and their families. […]
Westchester County graduate students pursuing social work or public health careers are invited to apply for scholarship assistance through the Ruth Taylor Scholarship Fund. The fund was established in tribute to Ruth Taylor upon her retirement as the county’s Commissioner of Public Welfare and in recognition of her nearly four decades of outstanding service. The annual […]
United Way convenes partners and mobilizes supplies to help our neighbors during times of crisis. Earlier this month our help was needed when a Yonkers Housing Authority building was discovered to have a gas leak, and its gas was turned off. While the Yonkers Housing Authority works on rectifying the situation, there are 385 apartments without drinkable […]
