- 2/23/21: Nonprofit Resources: Men’s Mental Health, Child Care Crisis, New COVID-19 Vaccination Locations, Countywide Events & Opportunities and More
- 2/17/21: Nonprofit Resources: Spectacular Hudson River Museum Exhibit Explores Immigration, New Funding, Events, COVID-19 Resources and More
- 2/9/21: Nonprofit Resources: Emotional Support During COVID: FSW & Project HOPE; COVID Resources and More
- 2/2/21: Nonprofit Resources: Mt. Vernon Neighborhood Health Center: Vaccine Locations in Underserved Communities, Funding, Events and More
- 1/26/21: Nonprofit Resources: Job Fair at Pace Law, Shout Outs, PPP Webinar this Friday, Events, Funding, Jobs and More
- 1/19/21: Nonprofit Resources: New NYS Reporting Requirements; Westchester RISES; Briefing with Majority Leader Schumer; Award Nominations and More
- 1/14/21:Legal Alert: Mandatory Vaccines, Stimulus Law: Resources for Nonprofits from Pro Bono Partnership
- 1/12/21:Nonprofit Resources: Vaccine Availability Update; COVID Relief Law, PPP; Free DACA Clinics; New Grants and More
- 1/7/21:Policy & Advocacy Alert & Update: COVID Relief Law Nonprofit Briefing, Support Paulin’s Bill, Right to Counsel
- 1/5/21:Nonprofit Resources: Nominate a Healthcare Hero, Member Events and Job Opportunities, Grants and More
- 12/29/20: Nonprofit Resources: Job Training; United Way & Impact100 Grants; Financial Opportunities
- 12/22/20: $900 Billion COVID Relief Deal Details & Learn What it Means to Westchester on January 7th with the NY Senate & Assembly Delegation from Westchester
- 12/22/20: COVID-19: NYS Vaccination Distribution Plan, Mandatory Vax Policies; Reopening Resources; Health Equity & Testing, Relief Bill Nonprofit Chart
Helpful Information on Flu Shots during COVID-19 Pandemic
Please visit the websites below for helpful information on influenza and its prevention. These two pages cover the all of the essentials on the Flu shot during the pandemic, as well as some seasonal health information that helps holistically. While the primary public health concern at this moment is COVID, it is important to help ensure that the common flu is not forgotten this year. Many of the most vulnerable are staying home to avoid exposure to COVID, raising concern that flu shot rates will be much lower this year.
https://www.helpadvisor.com/conditions/flu-vaccine-resource-guide
https://www.medicareadvantage.com/resources/seasonal-health-guide-seniors
Contact Your Representatives
Sample Advocacy Letter, NPW Advocacy Statement: Corona Virus (word document)
Printable Brochure:
Click Here for a listing of all New York State and Westchester County Representatives
Website Links to find your representative in your district: Westchester County Board of Legislators, NY State Senate, NY State Assembly
United States Senate: Gillibrand, Kirsten E. - (D - NY) Email, Schumer, Charles E. - (D - NY) Email
United States House of Representatives: 16th: Engel, Eliot - Email, 17th: Lowey, Nita - Email, 18th: Maloney, Sean Patrick - Email
NPW Advocacy Statement: Coronavirus
Nonprofits Are on the Frontlines of the Coronavirus Response in Westchester and Are in Every Community Ready to Serve
Everywhere in Westchester, nonprofits are already in place serving vital local needs. Now, during the coronavirus pandemic, our employees are continuing to serve the most vulnerable and are being called on to feed, house, and care for people impacted directly by COVID-19. This makes nonprofit first-responders vulnerable to potentially harmful conditions.
Nonprofits are our economy’s shock absorber when crisis hits, and the services and stability provided benefit all residents, regardless of age, race, religion and income level. Our innovation and expertise is needed now more than ever as we remain responsive to every-changing conditions.
When crisis strikes, demand and need for nonprofit services increase, yet funding often decreases.
Advocacy Position
1. Enact a targeted, temporary tax/giving incentive that enables all residents, regardless of whether they claim itemize deductions, to receive a tax incentive for giving to the work of charitable nonprofits responding to, or suffering from, the coronavirus.Nonprofits Are Significant Employers and Small Businesses
Nonprofit employers pay salaries, benefits and payroll taxes. This core economic fact has to be recognized. Many nonprofits are relatively small, are community based and serving local needs.
Advocacy Position
1. Expressly apply any employment-focused relief or stimulus legislation to employment at tax-exempt organizations by making tax credits and deductions applicable not just to income taxes, but to the taxes nonprofit pay, such as unrelated business income taxes and payroll taxes.Nonprofits Are Experiencing Declining Economic Activities
The community engagement and related services of many nonprofits that promote and serve a vibrant economy and jobs are declining. We are experiencing cancelled arts, after school and educational programming, cancelled and postponed fundraising events where many nonprofits earn significant mission dollars through attendance and sponsorships, and diminished attendance at cultural, religious, and community events. All of these activities are essential to a healthy economy and deserving of stimulus.
Advocacy Position
1. Recognize the nonprofit sector in any economic stimulus proposals aimed at helping adversely affected industries and geographic areas.NPW used this article as a resource