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United Way is Accepting Community Impact Grant Proposals

United Way of Westchester and Putnam is now accepting financial requests from local nonprofits to support program or operational efforts. The United Way of Westchester and Putnam Community Impact Fund supports local nonprofits serving the needs of the underprivileged, marginalized, or ALICE (those who are employed but are living paycheck-to-paycheck) populations in Westchester or Putnam Counties. United Way is […]

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Women’s Leadership Council Holding a Purse with a Purpose Handbag Drive

In the spirit of Women Helping Women, and as we celebrate Women’s History Month, United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council is launching a business handbag drive for women who need a professional-looking new purse filled with employment essentials. “Our world has changed as we know it. Women need help and encouragement now more than ever,” said UWWP […]

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Six Awarded Ruth Taylor Scholarships

Ruth Taylor Scholarship winners pictured left to right: Tara Battersby, Sarah Cassidy, Betsey Goldwasser, and Maura Knackstedt. Not pictured are Denisse Nunez and Nakeah Wade.  United Way of Westchester and Putnam announced the awarding of scholarships collectively totaling $16,000 from its Ruth Taylor Scholarship Fund to six Westchester graduate students pursuing master’s degrees in social […]

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United Way of Westchester and Putnam facilitates Diaper Distribution 

Two pallets of donated diapers were given out to the community  United Way of Westchester and Putnam distributed two pallets of diapers to the Child Care Council of Westchester, Inc. and 914 Cares to ensure that struggling families have enough diapers for their infants and toddlers.    “Many families are enduring economic challenges that cause material hardships such as diaper […]

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Sign-up for Education United: Academics and Enrichment Program at Highview Elementary School (Greenburgh)

Sign-up for Education United: Academics and Enrichment Program at Highview Elementary School (Greenburgh) Child's Name(Required) First Middle Last Child's Grade for the 2022-2023 School Year(Required)2nd3rd Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Names:(Required) First Middle Last Primary Parent/Caregiver Phone Number(Required) Primary Parent Email Address What days work best for your needs/interests?(Required)Cohort A: Mondays/WednesdaysCohort B: Tuesdays/ThursdaysIf your child were able […]

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Pro Bono Webinar Registration Form

Probono Webinar Registration Form Topic: Ten Important Legal Topics For Nonprofits Time: Jan 11, 2023 08:30 AM Eastern Time (USand Canada)   Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85867927582?pwd=OE1nZUwvTzcrUUpWVWJYdGpBclRvdz09 Meeting ID: 858 6792 7582 Passcode: 972274

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United Way‘s Sold-Out “Take a Walk in Her Shoes” Event Engages Community with ALICE Discussion 

Providing Access, Opportunity, and Information is the Key to Helping ALICE  United Way of Westchester and Putnam’s Women’s Leadership Council hosted a panel discussion about helping the ALICE population in the county at its sold-out “Take a Walk in Her Shoes” breakfast held at Tappan Hill in Tarrytown on Tuesday, Dec. 6. The event celebrated […]

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Essential Goods for Basic Needs Donors

Essential Goods for Basic Needs Donors Through the Essential Goods for Basic Needs Program, United Way of Westchester and Putnam facilitates donations of goods from businesses and retail partners to local nonprofits, who then make these items available to those in need within the community.   Eligible Donations This program is focused on essential, basic items […]

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United Way Names Knackstedt as Ruth Taylor Scholarship Awardee 

United Way of Westchester and Putnam (United Way) awarded Maura Knackstedt a Ruth Taylor Scholarship for the 2022-2023 school year.    United Way works with the Westchester County Department of Social Services and the Urban League to offer the Ruth Taylor Scholarship Awards to aspiring public service professionals. The fund was established in tribute to Ruth […]

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