A Teacher’s Legacy Helps Young People in Need
The African American Men of Westchester address social issues related to education, youth empowerment, domestic violence awareness and environmental justice.…
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Helping Refugees Resettle and Thrive
When armed conflict or persecution compels people to flee their homes, they are truly in crisis. Forced to abandon their…
For BIPOC Leaders, a Safe Space to Navigate Change
Last October, with support from WCF, a group of 20 nonprofit leaders from throughout Westchester gathered for training in the…
The Long Island Unitarian Universalist Fund Awards over $200k in Social Change Grants
(Melville, April 25, 2023)– The advisory committee of the Long Island Unitarian…
Sound Advice: Financial advisors partnering with community foundations can help philanthropists make a bigger impact
Tucked within more than 4,000 pages of legislation recently passed by Congress are several new ways for generous people to…
They shared a passion for the environment
Elise Jerard lived upstate and was an early champion of solar power. In her will, she created a fund in…
From the desk of Maggie Murphy: Busting common myths about giving
Maggie Murphy is The Trust’s assistant director of donor services and grants management. My job is to make giving easy…
Standing up for transgender New Yorkers
With a nationwide surge in proposed legislation threatening the rights of transgender people, and a rise in hate crimes and…
Magnifying our impact through collaborations on Long Island
The late, great soccer star Pelé once said, “No individual can win a game by himself.” That understanding of the…
Working to protect the Saw Mill River
While many people regularly drive down the twisting Saw Mill River Parkway, few have seen the waterway after which it…