WCA released its 2024 report on Child Poverty, “Uplifting Courageous Voices: From the Frontline of Poverty in Westchester County.” This report is the result of months of documenting parent experiences and identifying program and policy supports to alleviate the impact … Read More
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2023 Children by the Numbers Data Bulletin Released
On November 28, WCA launched the 2023 Children by the Numbers Data Bulletin at the Carver Center, located in Port Chester, NY, to a standing room only audience. The Data Bulletin sheds light on the unequal socioeconomic, health, and educational … Read More
2023 Advocacy Breakfast – A Successful Call to Action
Original Post – 10/16/23 Revised – 10/17/2023 Westchester Children’s Association Fall Breakfast Featured Renowned Educator Dr. Edward Fergus Discussing Data, Educational Policies, Advocacy, and Change Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) hosted their annual Fall Advocacy Breakfast, titled “Youth Justice at a … Read More
Allison Lake on 2023 Westchester Power 100 List
For a third year in a row, Allison Lake has been listed as one of City & State’s “2022 Westchester Power 100”. City & State’s Westchester Power 100 highlights county leaders, including government officials, business executives, health care leaders, nonprofit heads, union chiefs, advocates, activists and more, across all sectors. Congratulations Allison! Read More
WCA Receives $100,000 Grant from Robin Hood Foundation to Combat Child Poverty
WCA is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant of $100,000 from the Robin Hood Foundation, New York’s largest poverty-fighting organization. Robin Hood Foundation is New York’s largest poverty-fighting organization, working tirelessly to elevate and support … Read More
WCA Receives PepsiCo Foundation’s Community Impact Grant
Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) is proud to announce we have been awarded one of PepsiCo Foundation’s Community Impact Grants. The PepsiCo Foundation is the philanthropic arm of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP), one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. The … Read More
Commissioners’ Conversation on Children, June 22, 2023
WCA’s “Commissioners’ Conversation on Children” took place on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Greenbugh Public Library with several County Commissioners. The event was open to the public, and we had a full room. The goal of the “Commissioners’ Conversation on … Read More
Allison Lake Named 2023 Notable Black Leader by Crain’s New York Business
Thanks to a nomination by Nonprofit Westchester, Allison Lake has been named one of the 2023 Notable Black Leaders by Crain’s New York Business, which states “The 50 honorees on Crain’s list of Notable Black Leaders are exemplars of leadership across industries who … Read More