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Grants of $356,600 to Westchester Organizations
Westchester Community Foundation has made seventeen grants totaling $356,600 to local agencies.  “We are so proud to be able to fund programs at these wonderful agencies,” said Catherine Marsh, WCF’s Executive Director. “A key goal of the foundation is to bring together philanthropists and organizations that serve the community—the vetting process in awarding these grants assures our donors that their support is being used in the best way possible.” In early 2009’s economic downturn, the Westchester Community Foundation’s Board of Advisors voted to direct any funds possible (those not restricted by donors) to critical needs in the county, notably food, shelter, and safety.
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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.
 
The Apoyo Fund PDF Print E-mail

The Apoyo Fund was instituted in 2002 to raise money that will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Hispanics In Philanthropy to better equip and sustain not-for-profit programs and agencies serving the Latino community in Westchester. As part of the greater New York regional collaborative of Hispanic in Philanthropy, The Apoyo Fund has played a pivotal role in raising nearly $700,000.

The collaborative is currently providing $400,000 to agencies in the New York metropolitan area that assist this population.  Westchester grantees will receive a total of $178,000 in multi year grants.

Current Westchester grantees include:

Hispanic Resource Center of Larchmont and Mamaroneck

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United Community Center of New Rochelle

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