Westhab friends and supporters gathered to celebrate the 2024 Building Communities. Changing Lives Celebration Dinner and raise over $600,000 to support Westhab’s mission! The event was an excellent opportunity to recognize the members of the Westhab community who make this work possible. Read on for pictures of the night and more details!
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Keys to Success: KeyBank Foundation Grant Brings College and Career Readiness to Dayspring Teens
Westhab and KeyBank Foundation team up to bring college and career readiness to Dayspring teens! With a generous $240,000 grant, the program will create a pipeline to college and careers for low-income students at Dayspring Community Center.
Threads of Change: Career Closet Event Empowers Hudson Family Shelter Residents
Hudson Family Residence hosted a Career Closet event with work-wear donations organized by a Westhab Junior Board Member. The event served the 100 families at Hudson and, for one resident, gave him the confidence he needed to win the job.
Cocktails for a Cause: Westhab Junior Board Raises Over $50,000 at 1st Annual NYC Fundraiser
The Westhab Junior Board hosted its first cocktail event at NYC’s City Winery to benefit Westhab this November. Over 100 attendees gathered to enjoy the city views and support the Westhab mission. The evening was an incredible success, raising over $50,000 for housing and supportive programming at Westhab!
Westhab’s Junior Board Brings Halloween Fun to Hudson Family Residence
Families were treated to spooktacular holiday fun at Hudson Family Residence this October! The Halloween celebration was one of the first events hosted by the Westhab Junior Board, a group of civic-minded, young professionals looking to make a real difference in our Westhab community. Read on for more about what the Junior Board is up to, including their NYC cocktail party in November!
Feeding Hope: Over 100 Households Served at Dayspring’s First Indoor Food Pantry
Westhab is expanding its pantry services at Dayspring Community Center to include a second pantry every month. The second monthly offering is expected to serve over 100 households with large donations of fresh and dry food staples. Learn more about how Dayspring is serving its community and how you can get involved!
Queens Boulevard Rapid Re-Housing Center: Built With Purpose
Welcome to the brand-new Queens Boulevard Rapid Re-Housing Center in Queens. Take a tour of our newest shelter space in NYC. Westhab was able to custom-design Queens Boulevard’s layout for optimal programming. In addition to three floors of residential space, the shelter has two floors of social services for residents, including employment, housing, and case […]
New Westhab Works Program Will Help Put Westchester Residents on the Road to Financial Independence
Westhab contracts with the Westchester Department of Social Services to provide job readiness, placement, and retention services to individuals on public assistance throughout Westchester County.
Westhab’s Partnership with MHACY Will Help Preserve Affordable Housing in Yonkers
Low-income residents will be able to stay in their affordable housing units thanks to a new partnership between the Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers (MHACY) and Westhab.
Friends of Westhab Gather at 2023 Annual Celebration Dinner to Raise Over $640,000 to Build Communities and Change Lives
On Thursday, April 20, 2023, Westhab proudly hosted its annual Building Communities. Changing Lives. Celebration Dinner at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, NY. Westhab was thrilled to see so many friends and supporters come together at an event that raised over $640,000 of vital funds to support its mission of building communities and changing lives.