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NON-PROFITS Mission-Driven
In Westchester’s thriving social entrepreneurship sector, nearly 5,000 non-profits are contributing to the County’s collective quality of life.
A New Vision
Attendees at a recent Latino U College Access seminar. 96% of the program’s alumni are enrolled in four-year universities.
What are the benefits of being a non-profit in the county?
There’s incredible generosity and commitment to “giving back” shared by residents and businesses in our community. Volunteers, donors, board members and advocates from throughout Westchester and from a variety of backgrounds give generously of their time and talent to support non-profits such as ours.
What’s ahead in 2019?
Our programs and services have had incredible impact on the students we serve - 96% of our Latino U Scholars are currently enrolled in four-year universities and are on the path to col- lege completion. Our goal for 2019 is to continue to grow and build on the success of our programs by strength- ening our infrastructure and increas- ing our capacity to deliver services.
FEEDING WESTCHESTER
“Feeding Westchester’s mission
is to end hunger in Westchester County,” says Leslie Gordon, Pres- ident & CEO, of Feeding West- chester. As the heart of a network of more than 300 partners, the organization sources and distrib- utes food, and other resources, to towns across Westchester, “help- ing to ensure that none of our neighbors are hungry.”
According to Gordon, “Busi- nesses demonstrate through
their engagement in volunteerism, and financial contributions, that supporting non-profits is a mean- ingful way to impact the quality of life in the Westchester community and ensure that our neighbors have the resources they need to live productive lives.”
E mploying nearly 54,000 people, Westchester Coun- ty’s non-profit sector is the County’s largest employer. This diverse group of 5,000 organiza- tions of varying sizes – like the March of Dimes, Greyston Bakery and Blue Path Service Dogs, provide arts, education, healthcare, environmental, housing and other services for chil-
dren and adults.
LATINO U College Access
By providing information, guidance and support, Latino U College Access works to increase college enrollment and graduation rates among low in- come, Hispanic youth in Westchester County who will be the first in their families to graduate from college, en-
suring they can fulfill their academic and life potential.
CEO Shirley Buontempo Acevedo ex- plains the unique advantages West- chester offers to non-profits.
Why Westchester?
Westchester County is a vibrant, di- verse community. While we have access to communities with great affluence and resources, there are also individuals and communities that experience great need and struggle in a variety of ways. It is this need within Westchester County that non-profits are poised to address and support, working together with community members, government and corporate representatives.
SINCE 2011, WESTCHESTER NON-PROFITS:
• Generated nearly $6.9 billion in revenues. • Spent nearly $6.6 billion.
• Held over $8.4 billion in total assets.
Source: Non-Profit Westchester
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