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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.
 
Leviticus 25:23 Alternative Funds PDF Print E-mail
A young mother who earns minimum wage at an office job has just turned the key to the door of her first home.  As her two children excitedly explore their new apartment, she breathes a quiet sigh of relief.  Thanks to the efforts of a Westchester County nonprofits affordable housing developer, she finally has an afffordable rental unit in which to raise her children with dignity.

An 80 year old widower on a limited income is also breathing a sigh of relief. He has just learned that at his new home – located in an affordable senior housing project built by a Westchester County nonprofit housing developer – he will be able to share meals with his new housemates. He hated the isolation and loneliness of living alone.

The lives of low and fixed income residents are vastly improved when they are able to live in safe, welcoming homes that are affordable.With the help of a $10,000 grant from the Westchester Community Foundation, Leviticus 25:23 Alternative Fund,a regional community development funder, is providing loans and leveraging federal dollars to lend to local nonprofit affordable housing developers. In 2008, Leviticus lent over $1.3 million to Westchester-based nonprofit organizations, which will generate 47 new affordable housing units, renovate of 185 existing units, and result in countless more sighs of relief.