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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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COVID-19: Free Food Distribution for Putnam Residents

The Putnam County Emergency Food Distribution is currently at full capacity. Please check back for openings. To help Putnam County residents who have been financially affected by the COVID-19 public health emergency, the United Way of Westchester of Putnam and Putnam County Government has organized for food from the Food […]

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COVID-19 Response: United Way, Other Nonprofits, and Food Establishments Partner to Delivered Meals to Putnam Residents

United Way of Westchester and Putnam has partnered with Community Cares, the Putnam County Business Council, and local food establishments to support those most affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Putnam County. The organizations have coordinated their efforts to provide professionally-prepared meals to Putnam County residents who are senior citizens, disabled, […]

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United Way Provides Coronavirus Relief in up to $50,000 in Grants to Westchester 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 $50,000 through grants to nonprofits in Westchester. The organization will be awarding grants up to $5,000 to nonprofits directly helping the underprivileged or ALICE populations, […]

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Nonprofit Westchester and United Way Convene Nonprofits to Assess Needs and Develop a Collaborative Action Plan in Relation to the Coronavirus

The United Way of Westchester and Putnam and Nonprofit Westchester organized a meeting with executives from local not-for-profit organizations and as well as county, state and federal government representatives on Thursday, March 12, 2020, to assess the needs that the nonprofits are seeing through their work and developing a collaborative […]

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Coronavirus – Nonprofit Resources

Resources to help your organization navigate through the effects of the coronavirus. Tele-Health for Substance Abuse Telehealth During Covid-19 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 […]

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