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In this newsletter: - Upcoming NPW Events
- Hurricane Ida
- American Rescue Plan Act
- Congressman Bowman Forum
- Member Events
- Funding Opportunities
- Article of Interest
- Job Opportunities
- The Giving Guide
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FEMA Information: FEMA has two disaster recovery centers in Westchester open 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM daily, until further notice:
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Furniture Sharehouse
Furniture Sharehouse is accepting furniture donations for distribution to local families impacted by Hurricane Ida at a Container located at 442 Waverly Avenue, Mamaroneck. They will accept good condition (no flood damage please) small apartment-scale (no oversized items) furniture. Please go to https://furnituresharehouse.org/donation-guidelines and carefully review their guidelines to see what they can/can't accept.
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Thank You to County Executive Latimer and our partners in county government for the opportunity to have our voices heard on ARPA Funding!
NPW Members and Supporters came out loudly and strongly in support of NPW’s ARPA Recommendations. |
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NPW members joined together both in-person and virtually with Congressman Jamaal Bowman to have their voices heard last Friday for a timely and informative forum covering key social issues facing our local nonprofit community. Watch the full video of the forum below. |
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Sept. 22: Sister to Sister: Best Practices for Improving Black Maternal Health and Birth Outcomes in Westchester County |
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Sept. 22: The Power of Anxiety: Join the Mental Health Association of Westchester for an evening with Melissa Bernstein, founder of toy company Melissa and Doug. After seeking help at the age of 50 for depression and anxiety, Melissa developed a set of powerful practices to support meaning. Learn More. |
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Sept. 27: The CURE! CR-S What? All Star Back to School Panel - Making Sense of Schooling: We’re going back to school in unprecedented times: a global pandemic, historic flooding, political polarization and a racial reckoning. Learn how districts can work with communities to build a culture of belonging for all students, faculty and parents and how the culturally responsive sustaining framework is the foundation. |
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Sept. 30: Senior Law Day: Practical advice from attorneys and experts on aging issues during these challenging times; Personalized help via one-on-one consultations; Free information and resources from Westchester government and nonprofit agencies. |
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Oct. 27: A Virtual Conversation with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro: Join Neighbors Link for a Virtual Conversation on Immigration with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro. The event is free, but registration is required. |
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Signarama Hartsdale is giving away $20,000 in free signage and print production support to local Westchester nonprofits. Deadline to apply: Sept. 30.
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The United Way of Westchester and Putnam announced that it is accepting grant proposals from nonprofits in Westchester County as part of its crisis response to the recent flooding. The proposal submission deadline is 4 PM on Oct. 1. Read details here. |
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Job Opportunities & Information |
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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. |
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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. |
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