Westhab is proud to announce the appointment of three new leaders to its Board of Directors: Ajay Kumar, Ebony Miranda, and Mark Talgo. Together, they bring years of experience and expertise in finance, banking, real estate, operations, and community engagement that will advance Westhab’s mission.
Westhab, in partnership with the Village of Haverstraw, celebrated the groundbreaking of 30 West, a new affordable housing development that will bring 81 modern, energy-efficient homes to Rockland County. Westhab is proud to mark this milestone as its first ground-up development in Rockland County.
After nearly two years without stable work, Rasheem found more than a paycheck through Westhab’s CRED program: he found support, confidence, and a path forward. His story shows how access to workforce development can create lasting stability for New Yorkers.
Westhab’s 2026 Celebration Dinner was an inspiring evening of connection and purpose, uniting our community to celebrate 45 years of impact, recognize dedicated honorees, and fuel life-changing work.
Westhab’s Junior Board is demonstrating what the next generation of changemakers can do! Their annual Toast to Home event raised over $78,000 to support housing and programs for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness.
As Westhab continues expanding its impact across the region, we’re proud to announce new leadership that will advance our mission to build communities and change lives.
In this op-ed, Westhab CEO Rich Nightingale urges New Yorkers to respond to homelessness with compassion—not resistance.
School’s out, and it’s time to celebrate! Westhab’s annual Youth Showcase brought together all our youth program sites for a fun day of performances shared with friends, family, and each other.
Westhab’s friends and supporters came together at Brae Burn Country Club for the 2025 Building Communities. Changing Lives. Celebration Dinner—raising over $600,000 to fund life-changing programs.
Westhab received a $200,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to expand the Bright Beginnings Program, helping children and caregivers achieve stability, access services, and break homelessness cycles.