Come help us celebrate the beginning of
United Way of Westchester and Putnam's
50th Anniversary Year
Delve into United Way's history and origin as we honor representatives of the founding members of United Way.
The following Sound Shore Community Leaders will receive the United Way Dorothy Allen Community Service Award in honor of United Way’s 50 years of helping others:
Father Martin J. Biglin
Holy Name of Jesus Parish
Reverend Robert E. Gahler
Trinity St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Reverend Reginald Hudson
Union Baptist Church
Mrs. Betty Grad-Gross
Rabbi Emeritus Amiel Wohl
Temple Israel of New Rochelle
In 1887, the national United Way movement began in Denver with a woman, a priest, two ministers and a rabbi, who recognized the need for cooperative action to address their city's welfare problems. Together, they created an organization to serve as an agent for local charities, as well as to coordinate relief services, counsel and refer clients to health and human services agencies, and make emergency assistance grants.
In its first year, this group raised $21,700 and created a movement that would spread throughout the country to become the United Way.
In 1962 a similar group of concerned Westchester individuals came together to start what is now United Way of Westchester and Putnam.
Today, United Way is still focused on mobilizing the caring power of communities and making a difference in people's lives with a focus on Education, Income and Health.
Event Details: Hosted at Beckwith Pointe, the venue itself is a beautiful attraction for our guests.
700 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle, NY
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