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Coronavirus – Closures

All schools have been mandated closed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Below is information about child care and food distribution sites for school districts. As of 3/22/20 Click to see nonprofit service updates The Child Care Council of Westchester is available to help  Westchester parents find temporary child care, and all services for parents are free. […]

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Coronavirus FAQ

Am I likely to become infected with COVID-19? While there are known cases of COVID-19 in New York State, including Westchester County, the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 remains low. If widespread cases were to occur in our area, most people are likely to experience mild to moderate disease with full recovery. In addition to […]

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Gloria Freeman Awarded a Ruth Taylor Scholarship

United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) is proud to announce that Gloria Freeman of New Rochelle has been awarded a 2019 Ruth Taylor Scholarship.  She is one of ten recipients who collectively received scholarship awards totaling $19,500. “I know each one of these extraordinary graduate students will make outstanding contributions to their fields and […]

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Jenny Maldonado Awarded a Ruth Taylor Scholarship

United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) is proud to announce that Jenny Maldonado of Port Chester has been awarded a 2019 Ruth Taylor Scholarship. She is one of ten recipients who collectively received scholarship awards totaling $19,500. “I know each one of these extraordinary graduate students will make outstanding contributions to their fields and […]

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Marilyn Thompson Awarded a Ruth Taylor Scholarship

United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) is proud to announce that Marilyn Thompson of White Plains has been awarded a 2019 Ruth Taylor Scholarship. She is one of ten recipients who collectively received scholarship awards totaling $19,500. “I know each one of these extraordinary graduate students will make outstanding contributions to their fields and […]

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Julia Rennert Awarded a Ruth Taylor Scholarship

United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) is proud to announce that Julia Rennert of Tarrytown has been awarded a 2019 Ruth Taylor Scholarship.  She is one of ten recipients who collectively received scholarship awards totaling $19,500. “I know each one of these extraordinary graduate students will make outstanding contributions to their fields and to […]

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Nicolette Loaiza Awarded a Ruth Taylor Scholarship

United Way of Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) is proud to announce that Nicolette Loaiza of New Rochelle has been awarded a 2019 Ruth Taylor Scholarship.  She is one of ten recipients who collectively received scholarship awards totaling $19,500. “I know each one of these extraordinary graduate students will make outstanding contributions to their fields and […]

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Graphic Designer and Digital Content Coordinator Position Available

UNITED WAY OF WESTCHESTER AND PUTNAM, INC. Job Description Position:                       Graphic Designer and Digital Content Coordinator Reports To:                  Chief Impact Officer Category:                      Non-Exempt Summary of Candidate Responsibilities: The key responsibilities of this position include increasing awareness of […]

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United Way’s 211 Helpline Screens EITC Eligibility and Schedules Free Tax Preparation

White Plains, NY (January 31, 2020) – Are you eligible for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and a larger refund? United Way’s Hudson Valley 211 Helpline helps residents find out with free screenings for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and tax preparation assistance. On the opening day of tax season this year, the 211 Call […]

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Five New Members Join the United Way Board

White Plains, NY (January 2020) – United Way of Westchester and Putnam announces the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors. Elmsford Superintendent of Schools Marc Baiocco, Ed.D., of Vista; Jonathan M. Cocchiola, CPA, of Yonkers; Marjorie Ciucci of Mahopac, John Flannery, Esq, of Chappaqua; and Tiffany Zezula, Esq., of Ridgefield, Conn. […]

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