White Plains, N.Y, (December 2019) – The award-winning financial editor of NBC’s TODAY Show Jean Chatzky told the audience at the United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council’s Breakfast, that women were doing better financially, but the wage gap between men and women is not forecasted to close for a hundred years. […]
Read MoreDo you remember when people talked about the “American Dream”? Being able to send your child to college, owning your own home and a car, having health insurance, and being sustainable and living that American Dream. For an increasing number of our neighbors and coworkers, it simply is not possible […]
Read MoreTax season will soon be here and Hudson Valley C.A.$.H. Coalition is looking for volunteers to help low- to moderate-income taxpayers file their taxes at four sites throughout Putnam County. As a volunteer tax counselor, one would assist clients in preparing their Federal and State tax returns. Volunteers are required […]
Read MoreWhite Plains, N.Y, (November 2019) – The award-winning financial editor of NBC’s TODAY Show, Jean Chatzky will be the keynote speaker on December 10 when the United Way Women’s Leadership Council will hold its “Take a Walk in Her Shoes” Breakfast, the 7th Annual Celebration of Women in Philanthropy. Jean […]
Read MoreUNITED WAY OF WESTCHESTER AND PUTNAM, INC. Job Description Position: Controller Reports to: Chief Operating Officer Category: Exempt Primary function: Manage day to day input of financial information to maintain accurate and timely financial position by analyzing data. Oversee and manage the organization’s various accounting functions and reporting system […]
Read MorePurchase, N.Y, (October 24, 2019) – A team of IBM employees who helped United Way identify gaps in social services in Westchester and Putnam counties, were honored on October 24 at an awards ceremony at Manhattanville College. United Way Westchester and Putnam President and CEO Tom Gabriel recognized IBM’s Chief […]
Read MoreWhite Plains, NY (November 2019) – An award-winning journalist and business entrepreneur has been named United Way of Westchester and Putnam’s new Chief Impact Officer. Faith Ann Butcher of Mahopac has served as UWWP’s Acting Chief Impact Officer since May 2019. She started with United Way in August 2018 as […]
Read MoreWhite Plains, NY (October 2019)—United Way’s Day of Golf event, held on Sept. 26, 2019, at Mount Kisco Country Club, raised $75,000 to support the good work of United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP). The event honored Harrison resident Hilary Tuohy. Tuohy, who is a past president of the […]
Read MoreWhen teachers in Westchester are using the professional development tool known as A2i (assessment to instruction) administered by the United Way, their students’ literacy levels rose above proficiency, according to the 2018-19 year-end results of kindergarten and first-grade students in the Peekskill and Elmsford school district. The outcome showed that […]
Read MoreWhite Plains, N.Y, (September 27, 2019) – United Way’s Emerging Leaders Alliance has announced the winners of its United We Rock Awards, which honors community-minded and philanthropic young professionals and college students who are making a difference. Five young professionals from Westchester and Putnam counties were selected by a panel […]
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