Will You Be a Hero Today?
With all the recent hysteria around superhero movies, I cannot help but wonder what the fascination is with this genre. What draws us to relate to these characters? American Mythologist Joseph Campbell would point us to what he calls the “monomyth” or “the hero’s journey”— a universal pattern he finds in all narratives from around […]
Westhab’s 15th Annual Golf Classic Raises Over $190,000
Even the weather was perfect for Westhab’s 15th Annual Golf Classic on July 31 at GlenArbor Golf Club in Bedford Hills, NY. We enjoyed a fun day of golf, sun, networking—and raising over $190,000 to support Westhab. Congratulations to our winning foursomes […]
Westhab and The Westchester Bank—A Community Partnership That Works for Westchester
If you live in Westchester, you have probably heard of The Westchester Bank (TWB.) They are our local bank, with six branches throughout the county. And, if you’ve seen their ads on television or in local publications, you’ve seen TWB’s President and CEO, John Tolomer. But you might not be aware of everything that John and TWB bring […]
What Do Relationships Have to Do With It?
Life is relationships. All that we are, in many ways, is driven by our many relationships— romantic, friendship, family, work, and so on. Relationships are central to who we are and fundamental to how we navigate our personal journey. They shape the lens through which we view our lives and help determine […]
Fun and Games (and Ice Cream!) with the Reformed Church of Bronxville and the Dayspring Community Center
Every month, children from Westhab’s Dayspring Community Center in the Nodine Hill neighborhood of Yonkers visit Bronxville for the popular Bronxville Playgroup. Children from both towns shoot hoops, create craft projects, play board games, and share a meal. The Reformed Church of Bronxville hosts these monthly visits, with teen volunteers from Bronxville High School leading […]
Getting Vetted
I started interning at Westhab as a college student while home from school in the summer. I worked with children in our family shelters. I loved it. I quickly learned that I wasn’t just different from the majority of the clients we served, I was also different in many ways from the majority of my co-workers. I was universally […]
Westhab Holds All-Staff Meeting
Last week, Westhab employees gathered for the All-Staff Meeting at Manhattan College in the Bronx. With over 375 staff working in an expanding geographic footprint, the meeting provided an important opportunity for staff to celebrate successes and learn about programs in New York City, Westchester County, and beyond! [. . .]
Westhab Launches “Dress for Success” Initiative
In an attempt to spread the value of professionalism and teach our job seekers how easy and fun it can be to Dress For Success, Westhab has launched two new company-wide initiatives this year: Tie-Tuesdays and Dress For Success Wednesdays. In response, Westhab employees far and wide have been stepping up their wardrobe game! Why […]
A Long Commute
New York City and the larger metropolitan area have always been heralded for diversity. Take a ride on a New York City subway, and it’s likely you will hear more than one language and see people of various ages, races, ethnicities, and income brackets. But as Manhattan has gotten “cleaned up”—transforming “seedy” neighborhoods into more […]
A Ludlow Story
Who would think that, after living for 62 years as a productive member of society, anyone would have to be concerned about housing after retirement? Many seniors find themselves facing this very predicament. Too often, they don’t only need to worry about possible declining health, but also about finding a clean, safe, and quiet place […]