2021 STAND AGAINST RACISM

The YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester invites organizations, corporations, schools, hospitals, houses of worship, government agencies, and individuals in Westchester County to join them and YWCA’s across the country to take a Stand Against Racism during the week of April 22 – 25. 

The goal of Stand Against Racism is to build community among those who work for racial justice and raise awareness about the impact of institutional and structural racism. This year, the theme is “Racism is a Public Health Crisis,” a topic that has been driven to the forefront of our national consciousness partly by the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and racial injustice.  Understanding and addressing systemic racism from a public health perspective is crucial to eliminating racial and ethnic inequities, and to improving opportunity and well-being across communities.

You can show your commitment to eliminating racism by participating in this year’s Stand Against Racism campaign in several different ways. Here’s how:

1.  Take the Pledge as an individual: Stand up for racial justice by completing the pledge form.

2.  Join at the Stand Against Racism event which will be held virtually on Thursday, April 22nd, 2021 from 9:00 – 10:30 AM EST via zoom. Register here.

3.  Become a Participating Site. Arrange for your organization to sign the pledge and declare your Stand Against Racism by promoting it to your staff or members and on your website and social media outlets. Be sure to register and join us for the Stand Against Racism virtual event on April 22.  

For more information, please contact Ariana Quinones at aquinones@ywcawpcw.org. 

COFFEE & COLLABORATION SESSIONS

Westchester County Office of Economic Development is hosting a series of Coffee & Collaboration sessions through the Westchester RISES Business First program.

Each session is focused on helping entrepreneurs, business owners, and nonprofits learn about funding opportunities and connecting participants to resources in the community.

All who participate will have the opportunity to share and ask for help or even vent about their business challenges. Grab your coffee and join us to collaborate on April 6, April 13, and April 20!

Learn More and Register

Learn About Westchester RISES Business First

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UNITED WAY NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

GRANT PROSPECT RESEARCH

How to Find Foundation Grants with Lydia Howie, MS, GPC: June 24, 12:00 - 1:15 PM  

Speaker: Lydia Howie, MS, GPC. President/Grant Writing Consultant, Howie Marketing & Consulting; GPLH, Founding President and 2021 Fundraising Co-Chair.

As grant writers we know that 50% of the grant writing process is spent on searching for good funding potentials. It is not uncommon to review 10-15 opportunities before we find one viable foundation or corporate funder.

Register Here

GREEN JOBS GREEN NEW YORK 

WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES RE-ISSUES RFP

Funding Comes from Federal Grant

(Mt. Vernon, NY) – Westchester County’s Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS) has re-issued one request for proposal (RFP) from qualified agencies for services that benefit seniors. Funding comes from grants through the federal Older Americans Act.

The RFP:

Escort Assistance Services: This RFP seeks services (“Escort Assistance”) that will enable caregivers to be temporarily relieved from their caregiving responsibilities while providing direct services to the care recipient.

Information on these and other RFPs is available at www.westchestergov.com/rfp.  Both RFP’s have a due date of Wednesday, April 22, 2021. 

All proposals must be received at: The Department of Senior Programs and Services, Westchester County Office Building, 9 South First Avenue, 10th Floor, Mount Vernon, NY 10550-3414

For information about the Department of Senior Programs and Services, call (914) 813-6300 or visit www.westchestergov.com/seniors.

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