Barnes & Noble Launches 2024 Holiday Book Drive
December 2, 2024
Barnes & Noble invites customers to give the gift of reading to people in need during the company’s annual Holiday Book Drive, taking place through
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769,548 families benefited
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548,352 lbs of free meals,
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Mr. and Mrs. Gonzales,
Port Chester, NY
"The flood caused us to lose everything. After getting a new home, donations through United Way helped us get everything we needed to move in. We were crying tears of happiness from the generosity."
Miss Graham, Ossining, NY
"I called United Way’s 211 Helpline because I needed help paying my rent. The call specialist told me about the NYS Emergency Rental Assistance Program and other programs available. 211 gave me information and hope.
Mrs. Martin, Mahopac, NY
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Winter Coat Drive Collects Over 1,200 Items for Community Members in Need
December 2, 2024
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
211 Helpline Sees Another Increase in Call Volume
December 2, 2024
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
Local Nonprofits Recycle More Than 400 Items at United Way’s Free E-Waste Event
October 28, 2024
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
Leaders Explore Success of Feeding United Program in Westchester
October 28, 2024
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
Education United Afterschool Program Successfully Combats Chronic Absenteeism
October 28, 2024
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
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