United Way of Westchester and Putnam awarded 28 grants to local nonprofits totaling $210,000.

United Way of Westchester and Putnam awarded 28 grants to local nonprofits totaling $210,000. The grants support the program and operational needs of organizations working to improve the quality of life of the underprivileged, marginalized, or ALICE (those employed but living paycheck-to-paycheck) populations in Westchester or Putnam Counties.
 
Over 100 proposals were submitted for consideration. The funding will support initiatives related to mental health, violence prevention, food insecurity, workforce development, access to quality education, and homelessness prevention. 
 
“The United Way has a long tradition of working with and supporting the nonprofit community,” said Tom Gabriel, president and CEO of UWWP. “We are thrilled to invest in so many wonderful nonprofits and the critical work they do. Through these community impact grants, we are supporting their ongoing efforts to serve the 40% of our neighbors living in poverty or paycheck-to-paycheck.” 
 
Brewster Cares, a nonprofit dedicated to the care of those in need in Brewster and the immediate surrounding communities, received a grant. The organization runs the only homeless shelter in Putnam County. The funding will be used toward the new building it purchased on North Main Street in Brewster which expands the shelter’s services from being seasonal to a year-round facility. 
 
United Way also awarded funds to the Youth Shelter Program of Westchester as it acts as the fiscal agent of the violence prevention community coalition created in Mount Vernon in response to the April tragedy when a 16-year-old girl was stabbed to death after a celebratory parade in Mount Vernon. The funding will be used to train community leaders in mental health first aid, assist with the cost of community forums, and overall community solutions to violence interruption. 
 
Yonkers YMCA will be using the grant it is receiving toward its community garden program, Through the Community Gardens Program an estimated 4,940 individuals learn new skills and concepts; improve the natural environment by planting gardens and shrubbery; harvest the food that nourishes them; beautify their neighborhoods and homes; and enhance their mental and social well-being by working together in affirmative, community-changing activities. 
 
A complete list of the awardees is below. 
 
$10,000 Grant Awardees: 
 
$5,000 Grant Awardees: 
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Submitted by Katonah, NY

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