In This Newsletter:

• NPW Upcoming Events and Recap
• NPW Members - Submit Your Advocacy Issues
• 2023 Giving Guide
• Member and Community Events & Resources
• Funding
  

Sept. 8th, 11:00 - 12:00 PM, Virtual: NPW Disabilities Roundtable Meeting

Sept. 22, 8:30 - 10:30 AM, Sam's: Peer to Peer: An Affinity Group for Nonprofit Personnel of Color

Sept. 28, 3:00 - 4:15 PM, Virtual: Essential Steps to Planning a Nonprofit Audit

Oct. 4th, 9:30 - 3:30 PM, WLS: Advocacy for Nonprofit Professionals Learning Lab

NPW is appreciative of all our program sponsors - learn about them HERE.

The Emerging Leaders Class of 2023 had an incredible visit with Feeding Westchester last Thursday, August 3rd. 

It was so meaningful for the class to learn from our two amazing ELP Class of 2022 alums, Martine Campoli and Christopher McGregor, who led a fun discussion on logical fallacies. The class was honored to hear from Karen Erren, FW CEO and NPW Board Member, who gave an overview on food insecurity in our county, and got the whole group fully engaged in a critical thinking discussion.   

The class also got a behind-the-scenes warehouse tour and was even able to see the new expanded section of the distribution center. Plus - everyone loved the healthy cooking demonstration and the delicious vegetable and fruit salsa - thank you Monique Marshall and Alyssa Advincula! The fresh produce to take home was so appreciated too. We can't thank the whole team at Feeding Westchester enough for such a memorable event!

The NPW Member Advocacy Platform is a new opportunity for member organizations to share information with the goal of creating awareness and potential action related to issues impacting the nonprofit sector, the people served and the nonprofit workforce. This platform is informational and does equal an endorsement of any legislative or other action by Nonprofit Westchester. Please submit your advocacy issues here and review NPW’s Advocacy Toolkit to learn how to successfully lobby as a nonprofit organization.

Show your support for our community’s nonprofits with 914INC.’s Giving Guide: Regional Philanthropic Opportunities which will be included in the Nov./Dec. issue of 914INC. and will also be distributed at events throughout the year. It provides businesses with a unique opportunity to show their support for our most important community resources all year long. NOV/DEC ISSUE - Space Closing Date: September 14, 2023. Materials Due: Sept. 22, 2023; Publication Date: Oct. 27, 2023. More Information or email sales@westchestermagazine.com. 

Westchester Senior Citizens Hall of Fame

Westchester County Executive George Latimer invites you to nominate an inspiring person to the Westchester Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Nomination Form or submit online at bit.ly/2023SHOF. Due: Sept. 8th. More Information. 

Westchester Disabled on the Move - Medicaid Reenrollment Information

At the end of May, COVID protections for those on Medicaid ended so they are now required to re-enroll in the program, but many people don’t know this and are losing coverage. Westchester Disabled on the Move is currently reenrolling residents. To get assistance with reenrollment free of charge, call 914-968-4717 X109 or visit https://wdom.org or e-mail info@wdom.org. Flyer

NY ABLE Helps Qualified NYers with Disabilities Save Tax-Free

New York’s ABLE program helps qualified New Yorkers with disabilities save tax-free without impacting Social Security, Medicaid or other government benefits. Learn more HERE.

Hearts and Homes for Refugees is sharing snippets about our refugee neighbors who are looking for work. Some are looking for their first job in the U.S. Others are looking to transition into something new as they build their futures in their adopted country. Complete Information PDF with job descriptions. 

The Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program (EDCAP) launched a comprehensive guide to help navigate the resumption of student loan payments beginning in October. Visit edcapny.org/repayment to access valuable resources, tips, and tools to ensure a smooth transition.

Westchester Jewish Council 47th Annual Jewish Music & Arts Festival: Aug. 20

JazzFest White Plains: Sept. 6-10

Mercy College Presidential Inauguration: Sept. 22

Please be sure to use NPW's Nonprofit Community Calendar as a resource when planning your event. NPW members: email newsletter@npwestchester.org to get your event listed.  Submit your news on our Member News Webpage using this form.

Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen Grant

Westchester County is offering this opportunity to apply for a grant to County nonprofit organizations that operate food pantries and/or soup kitchens in the County to support those who are food insecure. Applicants may apply for up to $10,000 or up to $20,000, depending on their eligibility, as explained below, until the total funding is exhausted. Grants will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. The deadline to apply for this grant is September 1, 2023. 

To apply, email the completed application with proof of nonprofit 501(c)(3) status to FPgrant@westchestercountyny.gov. Eligibility Criteria & Application.

$150 Million New York Forward Loan Fund 2 

The $150 million New York Forward Loan Fund 2 program will provide flexible loans to NYS small businesses and nonprofits. Qualified recipients can apply for loans up to $150,000 with affordable, fixed-rate interest rates. Pre apply HERE. Press Release.

Field Hall Foundation has simplified its application process for small grant requests up to $15,000. Beginning with the Winter 2023/24 grant cycle, organizations requesting a small grant will only need to submit a Letter of Inquiry and not an additional application form. The LOI forms can be downloaded HERE. The deadline to submit an LOI for the Winter 2023/24 grant cycle is Oct. 3rd.

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