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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
As a convener and provider of resources, United Way has always been uniquely positioned in the community, in partnership with the nonprofit and government sector, to respond, provide assistance and support residents during times of uncertainty.
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, those who are employed but […]
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 action plan to address the […]
The 2020 Census is here. It has never been easier to respond on your own, whether online, over the phone or by mail—all without having to meet a census taker. From March 12-20, households will receive the first of several invitations to participate in the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau is encouraging everyone to respond […]
