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Nonprofit Westchester
There Has Never Been a Time Where the
Impact of the Nonprofit Sector Has Been
More Important
The past two years have been unforgettable.
During the pandemic, Westchester’s nonprofit agencies and personnel have stepped up to provide critical assistance, foster emotional and financial recovery, and advance economic stability. The nonprofit sector has brought a unique combination of expertise, professionalism, innovation, and compassion to the table to help move our county forward.
Tens of thousands of Westchester residents, from all backgrounds and at all income levels, turned to 501c3 nonprofit organizations for help during COVID-19 — and we met unprecedented demand for our services that has strained our workforce and financial infrastructure.
Our childcare and youth-serving programs made it possible for essential workers to go to work. Isolated, homebound people and our loved ones in nursing homes, shelters, and other residential settings were cared for. We have counseled people of all ages to confront traumatic loss. Our agencies have provided food, shelter, and life-saving physical and mental healthcare to our most vulnerable. We continued to prepare young people for college and train and support all people, including returning citizens, to enter the workforce. We fought for racial equity, disabilities rights, immigrant rights, LGBTQIA awareness, and so much more. Our parking lots, reception areas, and community centers were turned into distribution centers. From our CEOs to frontline essential workers, the nonprofit workforce went where they were needed — no job was too big or small in helping Westchester to recover and heal.
Nonprofit organizations are often among the first to be called upon in crisis for immediate response, often without sufficient funding to do so. The pandemic has reinforced what we already know — nonprofit organizations operate with insufficient infrastructure and resources. Our workforce and clients deserve more. Nonprofit Westchester is so appreciative of partnerships with government that allow our member organizations to deliver government mandated and other necessary services.
However, fair reimbursement for nonprofit services is essential so all people who contribute to the health and economic vitality of our county can live here and enjoy an outstanding quality of life. Nonprofit Westchester and our member agencies will continue to advocate for this equitable partnership. During COVID, and every day, these collaborations, along with those of foundations, business, higher education, healthcare, and generous citizens help to make our work possible and to “Keep Westchester Thriving.” We are Stronger Together.
It is an honor to represent Westchester’s Nonprofit Westchester member organizations. Thank you for being a fierce force for good today and every day.
Anahaita Kotval Jan Fisher PresidentExecutive Director
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