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United Way Announces Grant Opportunity for Westchester Nonprofits

United Way of Westchester and Putnam announced it would administer about $330,000 in grants to local nonprofits serving Westchester County through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. “The ALICE Report shows that 145,000 families in Westchester and Putnam counties are struggling,” said United Way President and CEO Tom Gabriel. “In response, the United […]

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United Way Distributes 128 Sealy Tempur Mattresses

The United Way The United Way Impact team distributed 128 mattresses to families and individuals in need.

The United WayThe United Way of Westchester and Putnam (United Way) is excited to announce that about a hundred families recently received new mattresses through its Essential Goods for Basic Needs program, thanks to a generous donation from Sealy Tempur through Good360. United Way distributed 128 high-quality mattresses to local nonprofits, enabling them to better serve their clients […]

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United Way HelpsUnited Way Helps Local Nonprofits Dispose of Nearly 6 Tons of Paper Waste 

Make a Wish Foundation was one of the organizations that participated in United Way's shred event.

Fifteen organizations turnedFifteen organizations turned out for United Way of Westchester and Putnam’s (UWWP) free Shred-It event to dispose of 300 boxes of files, which totaled about 6 tons of paper. Veolia North America underwrote the event.  Hosted by United Way of Westchester, the event took place at the offices of United Way in […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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United Way Announces $350,000 in Grant Opportunities for Westchester Nonprofits

United Way of Westchester and Putnam announced it would administer about $350,000 in grants to local nonprofits serving Westchester County through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. “The high rate of inflation has caused housing and food insecurity for many residents in Westchester County,” said United Way President and CEO […]

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