United Way convenes partners and mobilizes supplies to help our neighbors during times of crisis. Earlier this month our help was needed when a Yonkers Housing Authority building was discovered to have a gas leak, and its gas was turned off. While the Yonkers Housing Authority works on rectifying the situation, there […]
Over 4 tons of nonessential documents were shredded and safely disposed of when United Way of Westchester and Putnam (United Way) provided shredding services to 12 nonprofits in Westchester and Putnam on Shred Day, June 20. The nonprofits recycled more than 250 banker’s boxes filled with papers. The event was sponsored by Veolia North America and supported […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam (United Way) is proud to announce the administration of grants totaling $500,000 to 44 deserving nonprofit organizations across the region. This significant investment in our community is a testament to United Way’s commitment to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and resilient Westchester and Putnam. Six of the awarded […]
Westchester County graduate students pursuing social work or public health careers 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 four decades […]
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 employed but living paycheck-to-paycheck) populations in Westchester or Putnam Counties. United […]
In an effort to combat hunger for families struggling to make ends meet, United Way of Westchester and Putnam coordinated a Community Canned Food Drive in Westchester and Putnam counties. The drive collected more than 3,500 pounds, equal to over a ton and a half of shelf-stable foods, which were donated to local […]
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 […]
Despite the influxDespite the influx of pandemic assistance and tax credits that benefited many Westchester households in 2021, over 125,000 families, or 34% of households, still struggled to afford the basics, according to a new report from United Way of Westchester and Putnam and its research partner United For ALICE. Additionally, the report […]
The United WayThe United Way of Westchester and Putnam is accepting applications from nonprofits serving Putnam County for Phase 40 of the Emergency Food and Shelter Funds available through the Local Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Boards. This program provides federal funding, which helps to extend currently available services for the hungry […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam (United Way) is proud to announce the awarding of grants totaling $150,000 to 29 deserving nonprofit organizations across the region. This significant investment in our community is a testament to United Way’s commitment to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and resilient Westchester and Putnam. The grant process was highly […]
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