|
|
In this newsletter: - Upcoming NPW Events
- Affordable Housing White Paper
- Hurricane Ida Resources
- Member Resources and Events
- Funding Opportunities
- Article of Interest -The Importance of Childcare in Reopening the Economy
- Job Opportunities
- Keep Westchester Thriving Awards
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Welcome Home Westchester Campaign Releases First White Paper: The Economic Benefits of Building the Housing We Need
|
|
|
The Welcome Home Westchester campaign of Building and Realty Institute and allied organizations released the campaign’s first white paper: The Economic Benefits of Building the Housing We Need. The white paper reviews data from national economic models, academic research, and local studies to describe in detail how building housing in communities sufficient to meet their needs brings with it short-term jobs, long-term jobs, an increase in revenue for local businesses, and a boost to property tax revenue. Far from an albatross, the paper concludes that housing is one of the most economy-boosting investments a city, town, or village can make.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NYSDOH Vaccination Guidance Update: Booster Dose of Pfizer mRNA Vaccine for Eligible Individuals 9/25/21 |
|
|
|
|
Full Hurricane Ida Recovery Update from FEMA here. |
|
|
|
|
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers: FEMA has two disaster recovery centers in Westchester open 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM daily, until further notice:
Additional Resources: |
|
|
SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Westchester - Loans Available to Businesses, Nonprofit Organizations, Homeowners, Renters
The U.S. Small Business Administration opened a Business Recovery Center (BRC) at the New York Power Authority building in White Plains, 123 Main Street, White Plains, NY to provide one-on-one assistance to businesses, homeowners, renters and private nonprofit organizations in Westchester to apply for physical disaster loans and for Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the SBA.
For more information and to apply click HERE. The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Nov. 4, 2021. |
|
|
Hurricane Ida Assistance for Undocumented New Yorkers |
NY State will provide $27 million in relief for undocumented New Yorkers who were impacted by Hurricane Ida and who are not eligible for assistance from FEMA. Neighbors Link is one of the community organizations administering the program. Impacted families in Westchester and Rockland counties can call Neighbors Link at (914) 666-3410 for assistance. More details are available here.
Neighbors Link Executive Director, and NPW Board Member, Carola Otero Bracco said, "It is critically important that people in storm-impacted areas get the assistance they need regardless of immigration status, housing situation or ability to pay for insurance. Many undocumented residents have served as essential workers and play a critical role in our economy, but have often been excluded from most forms of government relief. Neighbors Link is grateful to Governor Hochul for looking out for those who do not qualify for other financial relief and looks forward to administering the storm relief plan."
|
|
|
|
|
In coordination with FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Legal Assistance Program, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley can provide legal services to disaster survivors on issues including: denial of FEMA claims, disputes with insurance companies, landlord/tenant issues, lost documents, utility fees/restoration of services, illegal basement apartments, and others. For assistance, please call LSHV’s Intake Line at 1-877-574-8529. |
|
|
Help Available for SNAP Recipients to Replace Food Lost During Hurricane Ida
Assistance is available to help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Westchester to replace food lost as a result of power outages and flooding caused by Hurricane Ida. Additionally, residents of those communities will be able to temporarily use their SNAP benefits to purchase hot and prepared foods. Additionally, residents of those communities will be able to temporarily use their SNAP benefits to purchase hot and prepared foods.
Information can be found here. |
|
|
Furniture Sharehouse
Furniture Sharehouse is accepting furniture donations for distribution to local families impacted by Hurricane Ida. Please go to https://furnituresharehouse.org/donation-guidelines and carefully review their guidelines to see what they can/can't accept.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Westchester Children's Association Child & Youth Homelessness Dashboard
|
|
|
WCA has launched their Westchester County Child and Youth Homelessness Dashboard (WCCYHD) to bring to light key data on the scope and scale of children and youth across Westchester who are experiencing homelessness. Data about the age and race of public school students experiencing homelessness in each district used to be siloed or inaccessible. Take a look at all the WCCYHD Dashboard has to offer through our blog or watch an intro video. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oct. 7: The STEM Alliance - Webinar on Digital Equity |
|
|
|
|
Oct. 13: Meet the Funders Panel Discussion |
|
|
|
|
Oct. 19: Westchester Children's Association Youth Justice Expert Panel |
|
|
|
|
Oct. 27: A Virtual Conversation with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro |
|
|
|
|
United Way and American Christmas: Nominate a Westchester Families for Christmas Tree Giveaway |
|
|
United Way of Westchester and Putnam and American Christmas are teaming up to give artificial Christmas trees, complete with lights and ornaments provided by American Christmas, to 15 families nominated by nonprofits and selected by United Way. United Way is looking for non-profit organizations to nominate families who have struggled this year and for whom the receipt of a tree would make this Christmas exceptionally festive. Nominations are due by October 8. Submit nominations here. Press release and more info. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Field Hall Foundation is now accepting Letters of Inquiry for its Winter 2021/22 grant cycle for programs that improve the lives of older adults & their caregivers. The deadline for submitting an LOI is Today, October 4th; grants will be awarded at the end of January 2022. For more information and to submit a Letter of Inquiry, www.fieldhallfoundation.org. |
|
|
|
|
Signarama Hartsdale is giving away $20,000 in free signage and print production support to local Westchester nonprofits. Deadline to apply now extended: Oct. 15.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Job Opportunities & Information |
|
|
FEMA Hiring for Local Jobs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is hiring for immediate local positions in Mamaroneck and Yonkers to support its response to Hurricane Ida. Interested applicants can apply here. |
|
|
NPW's Nonprofit Job Board is thriving with over 3,000 page views per month and 100 current active job posts! It has become a valued resource for nonprofit job seekers and employers in Westchester County. NPW Members: 100% free to post; plus only $25 to feature your position at the top of our board and also have it published to the Google Jobs Network. |
Keep Westchester Thriving Awards |
.jpg)
