In This Newsletter:

• Taking Action: Charting an Anti-Racist Path Forward in Westchester’s Nonprofit Sector
• Healthcare Talent Pipeline Program
• Upcoming NPW Events
• Member Events and News

On April 7th, More than 200 people attended NPW’s forum designed to offer action steps to advance racial equity throughout Westchester County’s nonprofit sector.

Taking Action: Charting an Anti-Racist Path Forward in Westchester’s Nonprofit Sector - A report based on community reflection, education, and dialogue can be downloaded HERE.

NPW will continue to break down the report and recommendations in the weeks, months and years to come. As we know, it is impossible to claim you are anti-racist without doing the work.

Thank you to our esteemed speakers and panelists: Anahaita Kotval, Dr. Alexandria Connally, Commissioner Maria Imperial, Maria Dautruche, Michelle A. Nicholas, Karen Cheeks-Lomax, Jirandy Martinez, Joanne Dunn, and Tiffany S.W. Hamilton.

Special thanks to event sponsors: Pace University, YWCA, United Way, PCSB and the Westchester Library System. 

The full recording of the forum is now available on our YouTube Channel Here. Quotes and clips from our speakers and panelists will be released soon. Here we offer reflections from our colleagues at PCSB Bank. 

“The open discussion on racism in Westchester’s nonprofit sector was both informative and inspiring.  Inspiring because the panel passionately voiced a true pathway to overcome this important issue in such a way that you know change is going to come. As a community Bank, we continue to support open discussions like these and the nonprofit sector across our footprint.”  - Joseph D. Roberto, President, CEO & Chairman of the Board, PCSB Bank

“It is exciting to experience a community committed to advancing racial equity throughout Westchester County’s nonprofit sector. As a community-focused Bank, we believe in an inclusive, representative and equitable society. I am beyond proud of NPW and the Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and everyone who contributed. The report is not the final chapter. In many ways, it is a beginning and has provided a platform for essential conversations.” – Michelle A. Nicholas, Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer and Director of Community Development PCSB Bank; NPW Board Member and Chair NPW Racial Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee 

May 19: Peer to Peer: An Affinity Group for Nonprofit Personnel of Color

June 8: Board Governance – Advancing Equity and Inclusion

Launch of Healthcare Talent Pipeline Program (HTPP) and Program

Nonprofit Organizations: Do you have clients that could benefit from health care training programs? 

The HTTP program will provide job seekers and employees with training, supports and placement assistance that leads to nursing assistant (CNA), medical assistant (CMA) and medical administrative assistance (MAA) jobs. Tech, service excellence and job readiness training will be available for qualified candidates.  Participants will also receive a $1,000 stipend while in training and job searching. Employees of employer partners can also participate in training and use their tuition assistance program to pay for training. The Westchester-Putnam Career Center Network will pay for training for eligible participants and subsidize on boarding and incumbent training costs for employer partners who meet requirements. Paid work tryouts are available. 

Information Session: Apr. 19, 11:00 AM -3:00 PM (1:00 PM presentation). Learn More HERE.

Clinical Medical Assistant: May 23 - Sep. 1, M/T/W/TH, 5:30-9:30 PM. Learn More HERE.

Medical Administrative Assistant: May 31-Aug. 18, T/W/TH, 6:00-9:30 PM. Learn More HERE.

Certified Nursing Assistant: Jun. 6 - Aug. 24, M/W, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Sec. B), Jun. 7 - Aug. 25, T/TH, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Sec. A). Learn More HERE.

WCC Ossining Extension Center: www.sunywcc.edu/Ossining

April 20: Scaling Up for Greater Impact

April 28: Employee Handbooks: Why They’re Necessary, Where to Start and Tips for Updating

May 4: Affordable Housing in Westchester: The Economic and Social Benefits of Building the Housing We Need

June 8: Board Governance – Advancing Equity and Inclusion

April 19: Westchester County Association 3rd Annual Regional Workforce Summit

The Mental Health Association Of Westchester Named By Governor Hochul As One Of 15 Teams In The State To Deliver Assertive Community Treatment Dedicated To Children And Their Families 

With $21 million in funding awards, New York is the first state in the nation to use this innovative program to assist at-risk youth who have not responded well to traditional treatment; MHA is the only provider selected in the Mid-Hudson region. Read More HERE. 

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