Dear NPW Community:

Below is information specific to the nonprofit sector in Westchester. As always, please feel free to reach out to me at jfisher@npwestchester.org or 914-439-0203. Thank you – the work of the nonprofits during this time is critical.

With appreciation,
Jan

Virtual Town Hall with Senator Shelley B. Mayer

Thursday, March 26, 2020

5:00 - 6:00 PM

Senator Shelley Mayer will be hosting an upcoming Virtual Town Hall this Thursday, March 26th on Facebook Live. This will be an opportunity to recap the state's efforts to contain the spread of the virus and respond to the new challenges our communities are facing. Please send questions to smayer@nysenate.gov. You will also be able to ask your questions live in the comments. To join the Virtual Town Hall, go to Facebook.com/ShelleyMayerSD37. This Town Hall is available to anyone who wishes to participate. 

Small Business Administration Loans

The federal government's Small Business Administration (SBA) is providing loans to help small businesses and nonprofits impacted by financial losses due to the coronavirus outbreak. Applications are available at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Entities will need to create an account and complete the application that references the Disaster #NY-00197. Click here for a step-by-step guide for applying. The deadline to apply is December 16, 2020.

There will be a live web event on Friday, March 27 at 2 PM ET.  To register, please click here.  Please note that internet access is required to join.

Federal Update

White House and Senate negotiators announced an agreement early Wednesday morning on a massive financial rescue package designed to curb the economic damage of the COVID-19 pandemic.There was no immediate word from aides to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. With the House in pro forma session and many lawmakers unlikely to travel back to Washington, Pelosi will likely need to clear the package by voice vote or unanimous consent.

More to come as we learn the details.

Filing Your 990

While there are tax filing postponements for Federal and State taxes, there is no change (yet) for filing your 990. The filing date is May 15th, plus the option for a 6 month extension to November 15th.

Vital Information and Resources for Westchester’s Nonprofits
Visit this page on NPW's Website

• COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits and Community-Based Organizations from the New York State Health Foundation
• NY State PAUSE Law in Effect and What it Means to Your Nonprofit and Constituents
• Information from My Sisters’ Place to Protect Your Employees and Clients
• Advocacy for Inclusion in Federal Stimulus 

Grant Opportunities

United Way: United Way Provides Coronavirus Relief in up to $50,000 in Grants to Westchester Nonprofits

Westchester Community Foundation: Westchester COVID-19 Response Fund

Live Chat on Child Care, Food, and Other Vital Resources in Response to Coronavirus recorded on March 20th

Kathy Halas, Executive Director of Child Care Council of Westchester, joined Jan Fisher, Executive Director of Nonprofit Westchester, and Jason Chapin, Director of Workforce Development at the Westchester County Association, for a live chat about available support with child care, food, and other vital needs. Please view the recording here.