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Second Round of Ruth Taylor Scholarships Available!

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 of outstanding service. The annual […]

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United Way Secures 500 Cases of Water for Yonkers Housing Authority

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 are 385 apartments without drinkable […]

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United Way Distributes Toys at Summer Camps for Unplug & Play Initiative

Throughout the summer, United Way of Westchester and Putnam distributed toys to school-aged children at summer camps and community events in Westchester and Putnam through its partnership with Toys for Tots and Good 360. The toys are part of the partnership’s Unplug and Play initiative, which distributes toys and books to children during the spring, summer, and fall […]

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Funding Opportunity for Putnam County Nonprofits through Emergency Food and Shelter Program

The United Way of Westchester and Putnam is accepting applications from nonprofits serving Putnam County for Phase 41 SSA 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 and homeless. The deadline […]

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United Way Awarded $5 Million For Education United Afterschool Program

United Way of Westchester and Putnam was awarded a $5 million grant by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services through its Learning and Enrichment After-School Program Supports (LEAPS) to expand its offering of the Education United Afterschool Academic and Enrichment program at W.L. Morse School in Tarrytown and Highview Elementary School in Greenburgh. The LEAPS […]

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Ruth Taylor Scholarships Awarded to Two Westchester Residents

United Way of Westchester and Putnam announced the awarding of scholarships collectively totaling $10,000 from its Ruth Taylor Scholarship Fund to two Westchester graduate students pursuing master’s degrees in social work. The two recipients are Melissa Rosado, 39, of New Rochelle; and Stephanie Lopez, 23, of Mamaroneck (pictured above).  “Receiving the Ruth Taylor Scholarship is an honor,” said Rosado. “It acknowledges […]

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Over 4 Tons of Paper Shredded and Recycled at United Way’s Shred Day for Nonprofits

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 by volunteers from M&T Bank. “I […]

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United Way Administers $500,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits

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 organizations are receiving funding from […]

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End of Year Message for Highview

Dear Families, Thank you for having your children participate in the Education United Afterschool Program this year. It was an incredible experience, and we are looking forward to serving more families in the community next year. We have three opportunities that we want to make you aware of. Regards,The Education United Team Queridas familias,Gracias por […]

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End of Year Message for Brookside

Dear Families, Thank you for having your children participate in the Education United Afterschool Program this year. It was an incredible experience, and we are looking forward to serving more families in the community next year. We have three opportunities that we want to make you aware of. Regards, The Education United Team Queridas familias, […]

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