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United Way Announces $500,000 in Grant Opportunities for Westchester and Putnam Nonprofits

The United Way of Westchester and Putnam has announced its latest round of Crisis Funding, which will disperse over $500,000 in grants to local nonprofits through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. “The current economic crisis leaves thousands of our neighbors hungry and at risk of being evicted from their homes,” said United […]

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United Way Offers Free Financial Wellness Webinar in Partnership with Key Bank

United Way of Westchester and Putnam is partnering with KeyBank to help guide individuals and families through this economically challenging time by hosting a free, Financial Wellness Webinar on Friday, June 26, at 11 a.m. This one-hour, virtual event will grant Westchester and Putnam community members an opportunity to become […]

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Applications Sought For Ruth Taylor Scholarships

Westchester County graduate students pursuing careers in social work or public health are invited to apply for scholarship assistance through the Ruth Taylor Scholarship Fund. The fund was established in tribute to Ruth Taylor upon her retirement as the county’s Commissioner of Public Welfare and in recognition of her nearly […]

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United Way Provides Coronavirus Relief in up to $15,000 in Grants to Putnam Nonprofits

The United Way of Westchester and Putnam announced that in response to the hardships created by the Coronavirus it is releasing funds totaling up to $15,000 through grants to nonprofits in Putnam. The organization will be awarding grants up to $5,000 to nonprofits directly providing in-home services, such as telehealth […]

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Coronavirus – Nonprofit Resources

Resources to help your organization navigate through the effects of the coronavirus. Tele-Health for Substance Abuse https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/resources/telehealth-addiction-treatment-during-quarantine/ The Child Care Council of Westchester is Here to Help You Find Child Care The Council is reaching out to the child care and after school community to see who is open and […]

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Gloria Espana Awarded a Ruth Taylor Scholarship

United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) is proud to announce that Gloria Espana of Yonkers has been awarded a 2019 Ruth Taylor Scholarship.  She is one of ten recipients who collectively received scholarship awards totaling $19,500. “I know each one of these extraordinary graduate students will make outstanding contributions […]

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