National Lights on Afterschool Day saw approximately 8,000 communities across the country recognize the critical role afterschool programs play in supporting children, families, and communities. Research from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) shows that young people who participate in high-quality afterschool programs have higher school attendance and achieve greater academic success. A 2023 U.S. Department of […]

Leadership from United Way, DoorDash, Feeding Westchester, and White Plains Hospital at the United Way of Westchester and Putnam delivery hub for the Food is Medicine program.

As housing costs continue to rise throughout Westchester County, many working families find themselves struggling to keep up with rent payments and facing the threat of eviction. The increase in housing insecurity is even leaving middle-income households vulnerable to displacement and homelessness when unexpected financial challenges arise. To help stabilize communities and address housing insecurity, Westchester County developed the Westchester County Office of Housing […]

United Way of Westchester and Putnam’s Back-To-School Drive Ensures Students Start the Year Ready to Learn. United Way of Westchester and Putnam completed its annual Back-To-School Drive, ensuring hundreds of students and educators across Westchester and Putnam counties had the essential tools they needed to succeed this school year. The vital initiative leveled the playing field for students who might […]

United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) will host their annual Applied Underwriters Invitational & Bud Hammer Memorial Day of Golf benefit on Monday, September 8th at the Scarsdale Golf Club. This signature event serves as a vital fundraiser, helping community members throughout Westchester and Putnam counties access necessities they struggle to afford. United Way’s […]

United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) awarded 35 Community Impact Grants totaling $150,000 to local nonprofits. These annual grants support organizations serving the needs of the under-resourced or ALICE (those who are employed but are living paycheck-to-paycheck) populations in Westchester or Putnam Counties. Community Impact Grant Recipients: 914 United, Big Brothers Big Sisters of […]

United Way of Westchester and Putnam collaborated with Volunteer New York to host an herb kit making volunteer event for Morgan Stanley employees. Staff members took time out of their busy schedules to come together “plant seeds” of encouragement for elementary students in the Westchester and Putnam communities. The herb garden kits included parsley, cilantro, and basil seeds, […]

Barnes & Noble City Center donated their inventory of children’s books to United Way of Westchester and Putnam, as they permanently close their location in White Plains. These items are critical to furthering our mission to advance our equitable education efforts in Westchester and Putnam. Early literacy skills are crucial to the future academic success of our […]