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 Impact of United Way of Westchester and Putnam's COVID-19 Response and Recovery Efforts
$1 Million Administered by UWWP
to nonprofits in Westchester and Putnam through the Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program
$120,000 First-Round Allocation
of UWWP's COVID-19 Crisis Response and Recovery Fund to 31 nonprofits serving our communities
159,655 lbs of Groceries
distributed for free to 7,389 households through the Putnam County Emergency Food Distribution
$686,773 Worth of Essential Goods
given to our nonprofit, academic and government partners to meet the basic needs of the people we serve.
43,851 Calls Received
by our 211 Helpline from March 1 - July 6, 2020
$15,000 Worth of Diapers
provided to nonprofits to distribute to Westchester families in need.
4,305 Hot Meals Delivered
through the Heroes and Homebound Hot Meals Program to the homes of seniors, immune-compromised, first responders and healthcare workers.
700 Rolls of Toilet Paper
provided to food pantry recipients during the supply shortage.
500 Gift Cards
to supermarkets given to food pantry recipients to allow them to purchase grocery staples that are currently unavailable through the food bank.
250 Healthcare Workers
and first responders received meals from UWWP while at work, including those at Westchester Medical Center, White Plains Hospital and Putnam County Hospital Center.
*approximately (based upon number of people impacted as reported in grant proposals, food distribution events, etc.)
While United Way of Westchester and Putnam remains committed to our community, its residents, businesses and the nonprofit sector, WE CANNOT DO THIS WITHOUT YOU – we need help and financial support now more than ever.
We are all in this together. Thank you.
Other Ways to Give:
Mail a check made payable to United Way of Westchester and Putnam to our secure lockbox at: United Way of Westchester and Putnam Gift Processing Center, Box 8000, Department 952, Buffalo, NY 14267-0002.
You can make a credit card contribution over the phone by calling our controller at 914.997.6700 x 708.
You can make a gift of securities directly to United Way. Please call our controller at 914.997.6700 x 708.
You can make a gift through your Donor Advised Fund by requesting that a grant be made from your fund to United Way.
If you are 70 ½ or older, you can make a tax-free gift using the charitable IRA rollover. ($100,000 maximum annually).
You can recognize a special friend or family members by making a gift in their honor or memory.
You can leave a legacy of your local support with a gift to United Way in your will or estate plans.
· Checks mailed to United Way must be postmarked by December 31, 2020. · Credit card contributions must be completed by December 31, 2020. · Stock transfers must be completed and asset received by United Way by December 31, 2020.
Your donations are used to support the Putnam and Westchester communities.
United Way of Westchester and Putnam’s (UWWP) last financial report filed with the office of the Attorney General is available at uwwp.org, and upon request, may also be obtained by calling UWWP at 914-997-6700 ext. 708 or at the UWWP office at 336 Central Park Avenue, White Plains or from the New York State Office of the Attorney General at www.charitiesnys.com or 28 Liberty Street, NY, NY 10005 or by calling 212-416-8401. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by the law.