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 […]
Read MoreRuth 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 […]
Read MoreTwo 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 […]
Read MoreSign-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: […]
Read MoreUnited Way of Westchester and Putnam revealed that dozens of nonprofits serving Westchester County were collectively awarded $350,000 in funding through Phase 40 of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. These funds are in addition to the $1.5 million allocated in Emergency Food and Shelter grants at the beginning of […]
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Read MoreProviding 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, […]
Read MoreEssential 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 […]
Read MoreUnited 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 […]
Read MoreThe Field Hall Foundation awarded $30,000 to United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP). The funds will be used to provide Lyft rides to seniors living in Westchester or Putnam as part of the Ride United Program. In 2021, United Way launched Ride United Transportation Access, which provides free Lyft […]
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