ESG Turning the Corner- Homelessness Prevention Funds

Westchester County Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) Homelessness Prevention Funds are once again available to Westchester County residents.

(Please note, This ESG funding cannot be used to serve households residing in the City of Yonkers.)

ESG Homeless Prevention Eligibility (must meet 1, 2, 3):

  1. At Risk of Homelessness  with a Pending Eviction within 21 days (Must show proof)

2. Income at or below 30% AMI (listed in the HP  applicant sheet)

3. Lacks sufficient resources or support networks immediately available to prevent them from moving to an emergency shelter

What can ESG funds be used for:

  • Rental Arrears (up to 6 months back rent) MAX no exceptions

  • Utility Arrears (The arrears have to relate to the pending eviction)  

  • First Month’s rent

    If you are currently working with a household who meets (1,2 & 3) Eligibility Criterial please submit the completed following documents (below) to your DV Coordinated Entry Assessor Candice Blyden-Gill candice@chhop.org.

Yonkers Office for the Aging hosts Farmers Market- 3 DAY Coupon Distribution

The coupons are available to qualified applicants 60 years or older that have a monthly income of $2,413 per month or less for a one-person household, $3,261 per month or less for a two-person household and $4,109 per month or less for a three-person household. Each older adult in a household is eligible to receive a booklet if they meet the age and income requirements. Yonkers seniors must bring photo ID and proof of age. Coupons may be used in many Farmer’s Markets in Westchester County including at St. John’s Church (Getty Square) in Yonkers.

Date: August 4th 2025 - August 6th 2025

Time: 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: Chema Community Center; 435 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10705

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE PROVISION OF AN EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND RELATED HOUSING SERVICES

ISSUE DATE: July 14, 2025

DUE DATE: July 24, 2025 at 4:00 pm

Issued By: Leonard G. Townes Commissioner Westchester County Department of Social Services 112 East Post Road White Plains, New York 10601

The County of Westchester (the “County”), acting by and through its Department of Social Services (the “Department” or “WCDSS”), is requesting proposals from qualified vendors for services to provide an Emergency Housing Assistance Program (“EHAP”), consisting of the provision and operation of six (6) two-bedroom Emergency Housing Units (“EHUs”) and the provision of related housing services (the “Housing Services”), for the ‘RISE’ Program (as defined below), to customers deemed eligible for temporary housing assistance by WCDSS. Copies of this request for proposals (“RFP”) may be downloaded from the County’s website for RFPs: http://rfp.westchestergov.com/rfp/rfps.jsp or under “RISE Emergency Housing Assistance Program”

Westchester Continuum of Care & Greater Mental Health of New York Presents: Cultural Competency: Words Matter!

Destigmatizing Mental Health, Substance Use, Trauma and Disabilities Through Language

Join us for an interactive, 90-minute training designed for providers in Westchester County who want to foster inclusive, trauma-informed care.

This session will explore how the language we use impacts stigma, engagement, and trust in healthcare and other social work/human services.

Participants will learn practical strategies and try hands-on exercises to replace stigmatizing terms with respectful, person-centered alternatives.

Together, we can build a culture where all individuals feel seen, valued and safe.

Registration is mandatory. Please click on the button below to register.

Date: July 23rd 2025

Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm