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500 Gift Cards Help with Groceries for Westchester and Putnam Residents

Working with RideConnect of Westchester and the Field Hall Foundation, the United Way of Westchester and Putnam, is providing 500 gift cards for groceries to food pantry recipients in Westchester and Putnam counties. The $25 allotments will help homebound food pantry recipients the opportunity to purchase grocery items from local supermarkets. Volunteer shoppers from RideConnect will use the […]

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United Way Awards $120,000 in Coronavirus Relief to Nonprofits

Local nonprofit organizations supporting the people hardest-hit by COVID-19 have been awarded $120,000 in grants by The United Way of Westchester and Putnam. United Way announced the grants today as part of its on-going efforts to support nonprofit organizations that are providing food, medical care, and shelter among other services to those disproportionately affected by […]

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LATEST INFORMATION ON HEALTH EMERGENCY – COVID-19 – CORONAVIRUS

The latest figures released by the NYS Department of Health show that there are now 34,290 confirmed coronavirus cases in Westchester County. There are 13,423 cases in Rockland, 10,570 in Orange, 4,056 in Dutchess, 1,741 in Ulster, 1,485 in Putnam, and 1,430 in Sullivan County. There are 383,324 confirmed cases in NYS (as of 6/14/20). […]

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United Way Announces $1 Million in Grant Opportunities for Westchester and Putnam Nonprofits

In response to the unprecedented need for food and housing during the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Way of Westchester and Putnam has announced its second round of Crisis Funding, which will disperse $1 million in grants to local nonprofits through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. “COVID-19 has created an economic crisis the likes of […]

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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 four decades of outstanding service. […]

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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 or the delivery of meals […]

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United Way Nonprofit Summit Rescheduled for Oct. 5

Westchester County, N.Y.  – United Way of Westchester and Putnam’s Nonprofit Leadership Summit 2020 has been rescheduled and will be held on Monday, October 5. The event, which is underwritten in part by TD Bank, builds professional excellence in the purpose-driven organizations of Westchester and Putnam counties. The theme for this year’s summit is “Preparing […]

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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 Bank of the Hudson Valley. […]

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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, or who are immune-compromised as […]

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