“I’ve been thinking a lot about what our community needs and also where Westhab fits in. Three things I know we are in need of are to heal, to connect, and to build — all things our organization knows well.” Click the image above to read more from Rich.
Category Archives: Westhab Stories
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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. […]
Find Your Poker Zoom
Westhab President and CEO Rich Nightingale reflects on two years of social distancing and encourages everyone to find their own “poker zoom.” Click the image above to check out this special blog straight from Rich’s desk.
Westhab Receives $150,000 Housing for Everyone Grant From the TD Charitable Foundation
Thanks to TD Charitable Foundation, Westhab has critical funding to support our Dayspring Back to Work program at the brand-new Dayspring Community Center in Southwest Yonkers. Click the image above to learn more about how this grant will make a profound impact in the lives of those we proudly serve.
Westhab’s Vice President of Information Technology, Steve Myrthil, Named One of Crain’s 2022 Notable Black Leaders
Steve Myrthil has spent his career fighting for digital equity, tackling the technological divide, and implementing strategic IT solutions to help organizations thrive. It came as no surprise to Westhab staff that Crain’s selected Steve as a 2022 Notable Black Leader. Click the image above to learn more.
A Fast-Growing Organization and a Faster-Spreading Virus—How Westhab’s HR Team Has Adapted to Thrive
As an organization that directly serves the most vulnerable, our operations did not just continue during the pandemic—they grew. Click the image above to learn about how our Vice President of HR has navigated this difficult yet expansive time for our organization.
Kevin’s Story
When Kevin ended up at a Westhab shelter in Queens, he used his time wisely, utilizing all of the resources Westhab had to offer to create a new life for himself. Click the image above to read Kevin’s full story.
Westhab’s Annual Celebration Dinner Raises Over $630,000 to Support the Dayspring Community Center
With the generous support of friends and sponsors, Westhab’s Celebration Dinner raised over $635,000 for the brand new Dayspring Community Center. Click the image above to view the event photo gallery and learn more about the events honorees and sponsors.
Westhab Receives $25,000 Community Impact Grant from New York Life
Westhab has received a $25,000 grant from New York Life in support of our middle school engagement program. In early October, Robert H. Petrocelli Jr., an agent with New York Life’s Manhattan General Office and First Vice Chair of Westhab’s Board of Directors, presented the check to Westhab’s President and CEO, Rich Nightingale.