County Executive George Latimer and Department of Social Services Commissioner Leonard Townes joined The Sharing Shelf’s Executive Director Deborah Blatt and a team of volunteers on Wednesday morning to stuff nearly 200 backpacks full of new school supplies for elementary school children in need in Westchester County. The event, held […]
Month: August 2023
County Parks user survey feedback shared
Westchester County Parks rolled out its park-user survey late last year, and the results are in: 92% of park visitors find value and positive benefits in the Westchester County Parks system! Earlier today, details of the survey were shared at Muscoot Farm’s groundbreaking for its upcoming site work and unveiling […]
County to help abuse victims with mental health needs
In a first-of-its-kind program in New York State, the Westchester County Departments of Community Mental Health (DCMH) and Social Services (DSS) are joining together to help adults at risk of neglect and abuse, who are also suffering with mental health needs. The departments will begin to jointly respond to callsfor […]