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WCF Funds Tarrytown Community Gardens Gardens

On Tuesday evening, August 24, The Tarrytown Hall Community Garden openned.  Village Trustees along with Mayor Drew Fixell acknowleged those responsible for the new garden.  According to Carole Griffiths, chair of the Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council, the garden is a joint venture between the Village of Tarrytown and Tarrytown Hall Care Center. "One of our goals is to reduce energy usage and carbon usage in the villages," she said. "One way is to promote homegrown food."

The majority of the funding for the garden came from a grant provided by the Westchester Community Foundation, which covered the raised beds and soil.

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Stephanie Crispinelli Fund Established
The family of Stephanie Crispinelli has established the Stephanie Crispinelli Humanitarian Fund in her memory. Stephanie was one of a group of students and faculty from Lynn University of Boca Raton, Florida, who had just arrived in Haiti when the earthquake struck on January 12, 2010. The group was there to participate in the "Journey of Hope" program with the nonprofit organization Food for the Poor. This Fund will continue Stephanie's legacy of caring and giving by supporting charitable, educational and scientific projects.  Donations may be made to: The Stephanie Crispinelli Humanitarian Fund, Westchester Community Foundation, 200 North Central Park Ave, Suite 310, Hartsdale, NY 10530.
 
2010 Grants Opportunities
The competitive grants process for 2010 is closed.  The competitive grants process for 2011 will be announced in February, 2011.
 
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For over thirty years, the Westchester Community Foundation has worked to improve the quality of life in Westchester by evaluating and addressing community issues, promoting responsible philanthropy, and connecting donors to critical, local needs. The foundation enables people with philanthropic interest to easily and effectively support the causes they care about--immediately or through their estate plans.

An attractive alternative to a private foundation or commercial gift fund, the Westchester Community Foundation allows donors to establish and name a fund, or contribute to existing funds that match your charitable passions. Many individuals and families who have private foundation also establish a fund at the community foundation to engage in effective philanthropy close to home.

The Westchester Community Foundation is a division of The New York Community Trust a tax-exempt public charity.

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