The Back to Work program is providing free, in-demand job training in Southwest Yonkers. Read more about how the program changes lives for Nodine Hill residents like Maria, pictured above.
Author Archive: Leah Richardson
Tremont Residence Brings Affordable Housing to the Heart of the Bronx
Tremont Residence held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony this fall. The Westhab-run affordable and mixed-income building is located in the West Farm area of the Bronx and provides 119 units of brand-new affordable and supportive housing.
Best of Summer Camp 2022
So far this summer 2022, Westhab’s Summer Rising program has served over 180 youth at four different locations in the Bronx and Westchester. Summer camp provides cherished experiences, friends, and memories and also keeps kids occupied, productive, and learning over the summer months. Below you can click through some of the best photos sent to […]
Governor Kathy Hochul Signs Important Housing Legislation at Dayspring Community Center
Governor Kathy Hochul was at the Dayspring Community Center to sign important legislation making homeownership more attainable for tens of thousands of New Yorkers. Read on for more pictures and to learn how Dayspring is quickly becoming a hub of community life for Yonkers and the broader community.
A Career Volunteer
The work we do at Westhab is driven by an incredible staff who come from all walks of life and are united through a shared passion for and experience helping their communities thrive. Yull Morales is a former volunteer turned Westhab staff member. Yull began with Westhab as a volunteer during the COVID pandemic and unexpectedly found a fulfilling career along the way.
19th Annual Golf Classic Raises Over $290,000 of Critical Funds for Westhab Clients
Over 180 Westhab supporters came out for a jam-packed, sunny day of golf and celebration at Westhab’s 19th Annual Golf Classic. The event raised more than $290,000 of critical funds to support Westhab clients on their paths to permanent housing and self-sufficiency. Read on for more exciting details from the day.
wun·der·kind
Meet Westhab’s Wunderkind! Sarah Lonergan-Rothschild, Director of Adult Housing and Services is the recipient of a 914INC. Wunderkind Award, given to rising stars under 35. For Sarah, social work is a calling, one that has presented her with some of her greatest challenges and rewards. Click the image above to learn more.
Drinks for Dayspring Raises over $58,000 for Westhab’s Dayspring Community Center
On May 5, 2022, Westhab hosted Drinks for Dayspring, an event organized by and for the next generation of Westhab supporters. Young professionals and seasoned supporters alike gathered in Apple Bank’s historic lobby in New York City for drinks, conversation, a little magic, and, of course, to raise critical funds for the Dayspring Community Center. […]