Westchester County’s Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF) partnered with HELPSY, a Certified B Corporation with warehouse space in White Plains, to expand the county’s existing textile program at the Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) in Valhalla. In addition to clothing, the expanded textile recycling program now provides residents the opportunity […]
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BluePath Service Dogs partner with Rye PD for school outreach
The Kids and Canines Learning Together Program, a school outreach initiative from BluePath Service Dogs, is unlocking potential for children with special needs in the Rye City School District. The nonprofit, which provides autism service dogs offering safety, companionship and opportunities for independence, recently began an innovative partnership with the […]
At home remodeling trends
After a year of spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes fit their new realities. Open floor plans are out; dedicated spaces for remote work and learning are in. Yards are being transformed into entertainment spaces and […]
Nonprofit Westchester announces new 2022 board
Nonprofit Westchester, NPW, is pleased to announce its new board of directors for 2022. New board members include Ron Abad, CEO of Community Housing Innovations; Kathleen Macias-Torres, executive director of SPARC, Inc.; Lucria Ortiz, CEO of The Yonkers Family YMCA; Theo J. Oshiro,co-executive director of Make the Road New York; […]
County DOC swears in 45 new correction officers
After completing a rigorous 10-week academy, 45 new correction officers took their oaths of office on Dec. 16 and embarked on careers at the Westchester County Department of Correction, WCDOC. “One of the unseen yet most important functions of County government is the safe running of a correctional facility,” said […]