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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 has been announced.  Click here for more details.
 
Grants in 2009

The Westchester Community Foundation made $1,854,403 in competitive grant awards to local nonprofits during 2009.  These grants were made possible through the generosity of past donors who established permanent, charitable funds with us during their lifetimes or through their wills. This brings the total of all grants made in 2009 to $4,121,251. Click here to see the competitve grant awards.

 
Leadership Summit VIII--2010 PDF Print E-mail

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Monday, May 10, 2010

Eighth Annual Not-For-Profit Leadership Summit

Volunteer and professional Not-For-Profit leaders will gather on Monday, May 10th for the Eighth Annual Not-for-Profit Leadership Summit , presented by United Way of Westchester and Putnam and the Westchester Community Foundation. The participants come from a range of organizations engaged in health and human services, the arts and the environment.

This thought- leadership forum, highlighting a daylong menu of notable speakers and workshops, examines emerging trends, and provides learning and growth opportunities for leaders in this sector.

Breakfast and luncheon speakers, as well as morning and afternoon breakout sessions are in the planning stages.