The Westchester Community Foundation is a division of The New York Community Trust. We work with generous donors and smart nonprofits. We know Westchester.
Today is #voting day. Go out and take you part!
And don't forget to Flip it Over to vote on Proposition 1: New York's Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act.
This November 8th, Westchester County residents - along with residents statewide - will have the chance to vote. The Westchester Community Foundation urges you to go to your polling location and take your part.
As we enter Native American Heritage Month, the Westchester Community Foundation would like to acknowledge the importance of the increased awareness and appreciation of Indigenous rights.
This November 8th, Westchester County residents - along with residents statewide - will have the chance to vote. The Westchester Community Foundation urges you to go to your polling location and take your part.
And remember to Flip It Over and also vote on Proposition 1: New York’s Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act. This proposal would allow New York State to work to improve and restore New York’s natural resources while reducing climate change impacts.
This #HispanicHeritageMonth we celebrate @CommResCenterNY for empowering and integrating new immigrants to Westchester. Thank you for your amazing work!
As we continue to highlight #HispanicHeritageMonth , WCF celebrates @NeighborsLink, whose mission is to strengthen the whole community through the healthy integration of immigrants. We continue to stand proud with their work. For more: https://t.co/0aVeT76hEK
Thank you @CityAndStateNY for this recognition and thank you to the many generous donors who make it possible for the Westchester Community Foundation to support our community. #philanthropy#westcommfdn#community
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The @WestCommFnd works to improve the quality of life for all in Westchester to build a better community and support nonprofits that make a difference.
We’re so excited to honor WCF at our Lights of Freedom Gala on Oct 13. Join us: https://t.co/m6mdAuUbjZ
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to celebrate our grantee @centrohispanowp , an organization that provides services for Latino immigrants in the Westchester area, including support in housing, employment, and legal immigration work.
In 2021, El Centro hosted classes to over 300 immigrants in ESL, citizenship, and high school level support. And in the past two years over 3,100 Immigrants have received help from El Centro drop-in office, which offered school supplies drives and vaccine clinics.
WCF celebrates our grantee @ysow4youth for being one of just eight sites throughout the US to participate in the @verainstitute program Motion for Justice, Reshaping Prosecution. YSOW will receive a $250,000 operating grant as they work to create thriving communities.
WCF has supported @LatinoUAccess since 2015. We are proud to congratulate them on receiving $350,000 funding by New York State to expand its program in Westchester County.
Read more: https://t.co/ZSn3gckqK8
#WestchesterCounty#LUCA#firstgeneration#latinostudents
The Foundation is proud to support @LTConsumer programs, awarding a pair of grants to help them meet the needs of nursing home residents & their families and to help residents stay connected with loved ones. #family#communityfoundations#grants#philanthropy
When someone isn't counted in the #2020Census, their entire community and state suffer the consequences. Let's ensure our communities get the political representation and federal funding for vital services they need and deserve.
Say it with us: #WeCount – and we WILL be counted.
@GrantProLoHud@WestCommFnd@NYCTrust @LICommunityFndt Community Foundations support #causes in their community - and help convene committed stakeholders and partners in finding solutions. We're here to #serve!