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From education and the arts to health care and the environment, we’ll help you make a difference for the causes you care about.

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65 Grants in 2024

From supporting emerging artists to addressing food insecurity, we are helping nonprofits create thriving communities.

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Youth Civic Engagement in Westchester

Request for proposals

Trust is pleased to announce a new request for proposals (RFP) for youth civic engagement projects in Westchester County. The RFP seeks proposals for projects that inspire, equip, and mobilize young people (up to age 24) in Westchester to actively engage in civic life.

Proposals must be submitted through The Trust’s Grantseeker Portal by 5:00 p.m. ET on February 14, 2025.

Watch the recording of the January 14 Information Session.

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Westchester Index

The Westchester Index is an equity-focused community indicators project with data and analysis spanning six topic areas and 65 individual indicators. We aim to provide information that the Westchester community can use to examine and address disparities across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic divides.

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At RXR, we believe we are only as strong and successful as the communities where we operate. We partnered with The Trust to maximize our social impact with mission-driven organizations integral to building a stronger community in New Rochelle and the surrounding areas.

Scott Rechler, CEO and chairman of RXR Realty (NY)

In philanthropy, I think it's important to put your dollars where your values are. It takes resources to bring good into the world, so we should commit to causes that are important to us and support them.

Hallie S. Hobson, Harlem-based founder and principal of HSH Consulting, LLC, donor-advised fund holder

Again and again, I urge clients to consider The Trust. The staff scours this region for the best nonprofits, then weaves together donors' funds to make a real difference.

Paul J. Powers, Jr., estate and probate attorney 

Contact the Westchester Office

Laura Rossi

She/Hers

Vice President, Westchester

Email: lrossi@thenytrust.org

Phone: (914) 948-5166 x3

Laura Rossi

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