community center of northern westchester 2014 highlights
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2014 Annual MeetingMarch 25th @ St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church - Bedford
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Over 1,800 families came to us for help in 2013, 10 times the number that came to the Center in 1992.
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183 tons of food were distributed to families during 6,982 Pantry visits.
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Fresh produce
Seasonal fruits and vegetables from local farms and cooperatives
MBIA Foundation grant provides funds during the winter months
Food Bank for Westchester provides “Green Thumb” produce
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Children comprise 34% of those who received food from the Center’s food pantry.
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Clothing Bank
87 tons of donated clothes, shoes and linens were distributed during more than 7,400 visits to our Clothing Boutique.
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Communication SystemIncreases clients’ awareness and boosts
attendance
Phone and text messages to clients for classes, workshops, and health clinics.
Messages sent in English and Spanish.
We have sent more than 30,000 phone messages and 20,000 text messages.
2 TV screens, one near Noya’s office and one in the Food Pantry, inform clients of their responsibilities, as well as CCNW classes and programs.
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Basic Construction Skills Basic Construction Skills ClassClass
10-week skills course (including painting)
Held at the Katonah Presbyterian Church
Saul Hernandez, instructor 28 students
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English - Speaking to English - Speaking to WritingWriting
Course designed to improve writing skills
September to April
Connie Kamerman, instructor
15 students attending
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Building a Dream Workshop on
filing tax returns and creating one’s own business.
Guidance on Tax ID
Updates on immigration issues that affect our clients.
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ESL- Wednesdays & ESL- Wednesdays & SaturdaysSaturdays
160+ students and 17 volunteers in 2013 Additional classes to accommodate clients’ schedules
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Computer Training and Computer Training and Career & Job CounselingCareer & Job Counseling
+100 computer students in 2013 +130 clients received career counseling in 2013 + 20 clients secured employment 7 volunteers
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One-on-One client assistance
Assistance in GED preparation
Individual English instruction
Assistance with the higher education application process
Additional English classes to accommodate clients schedule
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Child Safety Day
Brand-new car seats provided by the Bedford Police Department
16 local families were instructed on how to properly secure their children into car seats.
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Eat Smart NY
Cornell University Cooperative Extension course Seven 90-minute sessions offered quarterly Nutrition, food safety, healthy meal planning and physical activity 35 clients completed the course in 2013
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Food For Thought
Practical tips on nutrition on a budget
17 mini-workshops at CCNW
156 participants in 2013
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Breast Cancer Awareness
YWCA of White Plains provides screenings at CCNW
123 clients participated during 2013
More than 50 women received free mammography
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More than 900 students attended
classes and workshops to
improve their skills in 2013
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OneSight Foundation Eye Exams
CCNW refers clients to LensCrafters locations in Mt. Kisco and White Plains
80 clients received free exam and glasses
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Northern Westchester Hospital Health Screenings
Nurses conduct monthly screenings at CCNW Administer flu shots, osteoporosis/bone density screening, blood pressure, etc.
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School Supplies
670 children received new school supplies
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Holiday Share & Share the Warmth
Collect and distribute special holiday foods during November and December Collect new warm children’s sleepwear and distributed to 747children
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Prom Clothes Drive
Collect and distribute prom dresses and formalwear to local teens
60 girls received prom or party dresses and accessories
Special event at Elephant’s Trunk, Mt. Kisco
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Dowling Educational Scholarship
Provides financial assistance to qualifying students
6 students received scholarships in 2013
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Summer Camp Scholarships
30 children attended summer camp in Maine and New Hampshire
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We helped neighbors in need from
37 communities in Northern Westchester in 2013.
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Volunteers make everything we do possible
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Volunteers gave over 50,000 hours of service
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Over the Center’s 21 years, families have made over 96,000 visits to our Food Pantry
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Our Website
English and Spanish Accessible information for donors and clients Includes updated Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr Blog
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