In This Newsletter:

• NPW Events & Recap
• Member News
• Member and Community Events & Resources
  
• Funding

October 25, 8:30 -10:30 AM, WLS: 2025 Budget Forum with Westchester County Board of Legislators - NPW Members ONLY. SOLD OUT

October 28, 2:00 - 3:15 PM, Zoom: Nonprofit Assets: Domestic Violence Awareness - Resources to Promote Community Safety

October 29, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Shiraz: NextGen Westchester: Young Professional Networking

November 7, 7:45 - 10:00 AM, WLS: Nonprofit Board Power -Strengthening Agency Operations and Sector-Wide Health

November 12, 2:00 - 3:15 PM, Zoom: Nonprofit Assets - Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia: Impact, Available Resources & Legal Planning

December 4, 5:30 - 8:00 PM, Sonesta: NPW's Keep Westchester Thriving Awards & Annual Meeting & Emerging Leaders Graduation

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

Congratulations to One Paso on celebrating the first anniversary of their Community Center on World Mental Health Day on October 11th. Our Communications Director, Amy Rivera, joined in the festivities, enjoying salsa dancing and delicious snacks.

We are #NPWProud of One Paso’s success since its founding in 2020, and of the leadership of Executive Director Maria Alfara, MSOL in providing culturally responsive mental health education to Yonkers and Westchester County.

Human Resources Professionals Affinity Group Meeting: October 15th

Our NPW HR Affinity Group met at Sam's of Gedney Way for an intriguing presentation on AI's Role in the Future of HR. Thank you to Vlad Gogish and Sam Winstel from Mercer for this eye-opening session. 

Huge congratulations to our Executive Director, Jan Fisher, and to the NPW members and partners (listed below) for being listed on City & State's Hudson Valley Power 100. 

• Dr. Marsha Gordon and John Ravitz, President & CEO and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, The The Business Council of Westchester
• Michael Israel, President and CEO, Westchester Medical Center Health Network
• Susan Fox, President & CEO, White Plains Hospital (WPH)
• Michael N Romita, President and CEO, The Westchester County Association
• Derek Anderson & Beata Mastalerz, Executive Directors, Northern Westchester Hospital; Phelps Hospital
• Paul J. Dunphey & Philip Wilner, Senior Vice Presidents and Chief Operating Officers, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; Westchester Behavioral Health
• Marvin Krislov, President, Pace University
• Elliot Forchheimer, CEO, Westchester Jewish Council
• Lindsay Farrell, President & CEO, Open Door Family Medical Center
• Seth Diamond, CEO, WJCS
• Anthony Gioffre III, Managing Partner, Cuddy & Feder LLP
• Laura Rossi, Executive Director, The New York Community Trust - Westchester
• Joe McCoy, Market President – Commercial Banking Hudson Valley and Fairfield County, Valley Bank
• Frank D. Sanchez, President, Manhattanville University
• Richard Nightingale, President & CEO, Westhab, Inc.
• Judith Watson, CEO, Westchester Community Health Center
• Tyré Robinson, Tarrytown Regional President, M&T Bank

Judy Troilo Honored with Lorri L. Jean Leadership Award

We are #NPWProud to celebrate Judy Troilo, CEO of The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center and one of our esteemed Board Members, for being honored with the prestigious Lorri L. Jean Leadership Award from CenterLink: The Community of LGBT Centers. Her innovative leadership continues to inspire and uplift the LGBTQ+ community and the nonprofit sector! Join us in congratulating her in the comments

Child Care Council of Westchester Announces New Executive Director

The Board of Directors of the Child Care Council of Westchester is pleased to announce that Laura Newman has been appointed Executive Director effective November 12, 2024. She succeeds Kathy Halas who has held the position since 2003 and announced her decision to step down earlier this year. Kathy will stay on and work together with Laura into December.

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Concerts in Motion Expands to Westchester: Uplifting Communities and Combating Social Isolation Through Music

Thanks to a generous grant from the Phelps Community Health Foundation, Concerts in Motion will bring its signature concerts to Westchester County.  Concerts in Motion will do this by connecting existing local resources for music programming in Mount Kisco, New Rochelle, Yonkers, and White Plains with those in these communities who experience social isolation.

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Volunteer New York! Volunteer Spirit Awards Nominations

VNY! is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Volunteer Spirit Awards. The 2025 nomination link is here. Nominations are due November 15, and frequently come from Volunteer Coordinators and Program Directors. Want to recognize an outstanding volunteer, but you need some guidance - register for an interactive Volunteer Spirit Awards Nomination Workshop on Wednesday, November 6th at Noon designed to provide insights, tips, and hands-on assistance to make your nomination stand out. 

Westchester Nonprofit OpCon: October 30

The 3rd annual Nonprofit OpCon Westchester focuses on streamlining processes and operations for nonprofits. From finance to real estate to IT support, we’ll discuss everything nonprofit executives need to know to thrive. Alongside information-packed panels, hear remarks by Westchester County Executive George Latimer! For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kelly Murphy at kmurphy@cityandstateny.com. For agenda and general questions, please contact Lissa Blake at lblake@cityandstateny.com.

BOL Public Budget Hearings

• November 14th at 7:00 PM - Ossining Community Center
• November 20th at 5:30 PM - Greenburgh Library
• December 4th at 7:00 PM - BOL Chambers, MOB, White Plains

BOL Nonprofit Taskforce: November 14th

2:00 PM at the County Office Building and also via WebEx. Respond to Jill Axelrod

The Capa Space - Cliff Eberhardt: November 23rd

Cerini & Associates Nonprofit Board Training: December 4th 

NPW Members: Have your upcoming event listed on our widely viewed Nonprofit Community Calendar and use it as a scheduling resource.

Impact100 Westchester 12th Grant Cycle Virtual Nonprofit Information Session: Oct. 30th

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