United Way Announces Local Grant Winners

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United Way of Harrison-Purchase is pleased to announce the 2012 Harrison Local Presence Program grant recipients, The Harrison Youth Council, Inc. and The Children’s Hope Chest.

More than $1,600 in grants was awarded following the recommendations of United Way Local Presence Committee Members.

These modest grants, awarded by United Way’s Local Presence Program, help fund local community-based human and health service organizations that do not currently receive United Way funding. Organizations that receive funding share with United Way the fundamental belief that education, income and health are essential for a better life.

The Harrison Youth Council, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to providing a broad range of mental health and social services to at-risk children, teens and families within the Harrison community. This organization provides research-based educational prevention programs, parent support groups, presentations, and provides professional support through individual, family and group counseling, as well as consultation and referral for families within the Harrison community. The Council will be utilizing this grant funding to support education on the issues of use and misuse of cyberspace by children and teenagers.

The Children’s Hope Chest operates in the Westchester community to help children and families in need. By promoting volunteerism and encouraging the participation of children, CHC develops programs with partner organizations to provide hope to those in need and initiate social action. This year, the Chest will utilize the Local Presence Grant funds to support a Food Drive for the Carver Center, a local food pantry in Port Chester. 

About the United Way of Westchester and Putnam

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2012, United Way of Westchester and Putnam operates with the fundamental belief that all people deserve a quality education, enough income to support a family, and opportunities for a healthy lifestyle. The not-for-profit organization works with agency partners, government, businesses and community leaders to solve problems that are too complex for any one entity alone. All contributions go toward improving the education, income, and health of the children, youth and families throughout Westchester and Putnam. United Way’s Hudson Valley Region 2-1-1, covering Westchester and Putnam as well as Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster counties, answers up to 500 calls and 1,000 online inquiries per day ranging from tax, heating, and mortgage questions to childcare, basic needs, natural disaster and crisis calls. United Way of Westchester and Putnam is at 336 Central Park Ave., White Plains, NY 10606. They can be reached at 914-997-6700 or by visiting www.uwwp.org. Follow United Way on Facebook (www.facebook.com/UnitedWayWP) and Twitter (@UnitedWayWP) for the latest news and updates.