Spring Break is a popular time for children to relax and take a break from the rigorous school calendar. Unfortunately, it is also a time for parents to worry over the limited options available for their families when schools are closed but work is not. United Way of Westchester and Putnam’s Education […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam recently expanded its board of directors by two with the addition of Westchester residents Charlene Davis and Vinay Dheer. Learn more about our newest board members. Charlene Davis, MBA, PMP, EA Charlene Davis brings over 20+ years of expertise in the financial sector as […]
Volunteers from Liberty Mutual with UWWP’s Director of Community Impact Avery Zuvic (left). Volunteer groups play such a key role in preparation for the many programs United Way of Westchester and Putnam hold throughout the year. Representatives from Liberty Mutual visited our office to help unbox and sort enrichment activities […]
The 2025 ALICE Report shows that as costs increase, the number of people struggling to get by hits record numbers. United Way of Westchester and Putnam and its research partner United For ALICE, released the State of ALICE report for both Westchester and Putnam Counties. The report reveals that traditional measures of poverty have severely undercounted the number […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam gave away 5,000 pairs of Bombas underwear between March 27th and March 31st.  Through United Way of Westchester and Putnam’s Essential Goods for Basic Needs program, 50 boxes of men’s and women’s Bombas underwear was distributed to 20 nonprofit organizations. This hallmark donation is valued at $125,000. […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam hosted their 2025 Nonprofit Leadership Summit on Tuesday, April 8. The summit, held at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, inspired professional development for nonprofit staff and volunteers across the region. Â The 2025 Nonprofit Leadership Summit encouraged attendees to talk, think, and […]
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 […]
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 Ruth Taylor Scholarship supports Westchester County residents pursuing graduate degrees in Social Work or Public Health. The fund was established in tribute to Ruth Taylor […]
In honor of National Canned Food Month, the United Way of Westchester and Putnam, in partnership with Feeding Westchester, Mid-Hudson Library System and Westchester Library System, successfully completed its 2nd Annual Community Canned Food Drive, collecting 2,200 pounds of canned goods to support local food pantries and combat hunger in […]
United Way of Westchester and Putnam’s Board of Directors appointed three community-minded professionals to its roster in early 2025 for three-year terms. Joining the 20 sitting board members are Justin V. Maneen, Denise O Matthews-Serra, and Judith M. Watson (pictured above left to right).  “We are delighted to welcome these […]
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