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NONPROFITS A Community WWell Supported
estchester’s nonprofit organizations are strong advocates
for the families who
live here —and function as strong economic players in the region.
Westchester County’s nonprofit sector plays a critical economic role
as both a job creator and revenue generator. According to Nonprofit Westchester (NPW) — an industry group whose goal is to strengthen
the impact, capacity, and visibility
of the local nonprofit sector — the sector is the largest employer
among all industries in Westchester County, employing nearly 54,000 people. In addition, the Westchester nonprofit sector has a considerable financial footprint in the county, and plays a critical role in business success. These organizations also provide a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities that boost quality of
life in the region. Another advocate
for the community is Volunteer New York!, which helps to connect residents looking to volunteer with Westchester nonprofits that have appropriate oppor tunities.
Providing a wide variety of important services and programming, ranging from mental health services to housing assistance, senior care, services for the disabled, childcare programs, hunger prevention, education and training opportunities, immigration assistance, and other needs, are local human services agencies such as The Arc Westchester, The Westchester Institute for Human Development, Westchester Jewish Community Services, Hope’s Door, Childcare Council of Westchester, Lifting Up Westchester, Westhab, Andrus, Wartburg, Neighbor’s Link, and Feeding Westchester.
In the healthcare realm, nonprofits including The Mental Health Association of Westchester County, Cancer Support Connection, Open Door Family Medical Center, Planned Parenthood Peconic, March of Dimes, Friends of Karen, VISIONS, NAMI Westchester, DOROT, Alzheimer’s Association, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, Westchester Institute
for Human Development, and many others provide medical support, services, financial assistance, and other resources that greatly contribute to the health and wellbeing of area residents.
Offering educational and recreation services for Westchester’s children are popular nonprofits such as The Boys & Girls Clubs, Girls Inc. of Westchester, Ossining Children’s Center, Backyard Sports Cares, The STEM Alliance, Westchester Children’s Association, Yonkers Partners in Education, Her Honor Mentoring, Latino U College Access, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester, STEER for Student Athletes,
and the area’s YMCAs, YWCAs, and JCCs. Nonprofits also play a huge role in
driving support and appreciation of arts and culture in the region. With a strong advocate in the form of ArtsWestchester, the county is well supported in all things arts-related. Residents can enjoy a diverse range of performances, exhibits, and arts classes thanks to nonprofits such
as Clay Art Center, Hudson River Museum, Jacob Burns Film Center, Picture House Regional Film Center, Hoff-Barthelson Music Center, Rye Arts Center, Steffi Nossen Dance Foundation, RiverArts, and many others.
Helping to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the region are nonprofits such as The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Services Center, African American Men of Westchester, 100 Hispanic Women of Westchester, Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center, and The Center for Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion of Westchester, among others.
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