To connect and facilitate successful interactions between philanthropic and other charitable organizations in westchester, new york and residents in the community who would like to help persons in need through fundraising activities, donation drives and volunteering. In this way, chappaqua cares is designed as a charitable organization whose activities are structured to provide services to other local community-based charitable entities. Chappaqua cares intends to engage in activities to raise monetary support, secure donations of needed goods, and engage human resources that will be connected with and provided to charitable entitles identified by chappaqua cares (such as local food pantries, schools, hospitals and medical care facilities, community service organizations, and youth and elder care organizations) for their use in furtherance of their respective missions and for the benefit of their charitable beneficiaries.

Community Foundations , Philanthropy

Alycia danielle scholarship fundthe adsf was established in memory of alycia danielle, who passed away from the disease of addiction on december 29, 2016. Our goal is to assist those suffering from mental health issues and addiction find the help they need through counseling. The scholarship grants financial assistance for one student every semester who is enrolled at westchester community college, studying for their associate of applied science (aas) degree. The purpose of the aas is to be fully trained to counsel individuals, groups and families affected by substance dependency and mental health issues. Empty bowls westchesterthe empty bowls project is an international grassroots effort to raise both money and awareness in the fight to end hunger. At this annual fundraising event, attendees are invited to share a simple meal of soup and bread, and bring home a handcrafted bowl. Attendees can participate in a silent auction and take home a special souvenir bowl signed by a local or national celebrity, bowls are meant as a reminder of "all the empty bowls and hunger in our community and around the world.