Notice of Funding Availability: City of White Plains
The City of White Plains Department of Planning, Community Development Program, will release the public service program application for FY 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant funds on Monday, December 1, 2025 and will accept applications until 4:00 pm on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Applicants are required to attend a Virtual Pre-Application Workshop on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 1:00 pm or on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:00 am. Grant writers and administrators should attend the workshop. The same content will be presented at both sessions - only attend one.
Instructions to register for the virtual workshop are posted on the City's website at https://ny-whiteplains3.civicplus.com/690/Apply-for-CD-Funding
If you have difficulty registering, please contact the Community Development Program by email at CommunityDevelopment@whiteplainsny.gov or by phone at (914) 422-1300.
Westchester Continuum of Care Partnership to End Homelessness (CoC) and the Westchester County Department of Health Presents: Preventing the Spread of Common Viruses
Calling all emergency shelter staff!
Join us to learn ways to stay healthy this season on November 21st, 2025 at 10 a.m.
You will receive a Webex link for the meeting closer to the date.
Registration is required. Click below to register.
Help Fill the Gap: Volunteer to Support Neighbors Facing Food Insecurity
Volunteers are urgently needed.
As of Saturday, November 1st, 3 million New Yorkers, including 131,000 residents in Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam Counties, did not receive their SNAP benefits. Residents in need are turning to local food distribution programs, which have already seen an increase in clients this year.
Local food distribution programs are stepping up to fill the gap, but the demand for support is growing rapidly – and they need our help now more than ever.
Volunteer New York! fills critical volunteer roles at local community partners, by maintaining a 24/7 online volunteer opportunity database, making it easy to get volunteers where they are needed most: food pantries, soup kitchens, and essential goods providers. We build capacity for community partners as they scale up to meet the community's needs by connecting caring neighbors like you to opportunities where you can make an immediate impact.
WCoC - Food Resources
Due to the government shutdown, SNAP benefits may be delayed. See below for a list of resources that may benefit those whom may be in need.
Westchester Continuum of Care Partnership to End Homelessness (CoC) and Westchester Department of Senior Programs and Services presents: Older Adults Resource Training
We invite you to learn more about the following topics:
Aging in Place
Housing Assistance
Legal Issues and Arrears
Case Management Services
Caregiver Support
Social Adult Day Services
Nutrition, Health & Wellness
. . . and more!
Lifting up Westchester: Lifelines to lasting change
Lifting up Westchester’s Utility program has openings for anyone that is HIV positive and needs assistance with their utility payments including ConEd or Phone.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: Operation of a Shelter for Families in Mount Vernon, New York
The County of Westchester (the “County”), by and through its Department of Social Services (the “Department” or “WCDSS”), is requesting proposals from qualified entities to provide an Operation of a Shelter for Families in Mount Vernon, New York.
Copies of this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) may be downloaded from the County’s website for RFP’s: http://rfp.westchestergov.com/rfp/rfps under “Operation of a Shelter for Families in Mount Vernon, New York”.
Economic Growth Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act: Implementation of National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) - Extension of NSPIRE Compliance
HUD has postponed the implementation for NSPIRE, initially slated to replaced Housing Quality Standard (HQS) Inspections.
This has been postponed to October 1st 2026.
September: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Below is a compilation of Westchester County Suicide Prevention Coalition (SPC)-sponsored events as well as others we are aware of/involved in. Please join us and spread the word !
-All month: Pinwheels have been placed at the Healing Garden at Ridge Road Park for each person lost to suicide in 2024 - Ridge Road Park
-All month: DCMH will hold a social media campaign (Facebook, X, Instagram) for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Recovery Month. Theme is #988
-All month: County Center electronic banners will be promoting 988 and Suicide Prevention
-9/14/25: The WC SPC Veterans Committee is hosting a Firearms and Medication safety event at the Larchmont VFW 2pm-4pm (see flyer attached for details)
-9/16/25: 6pm-7:30pm at the Greenburgh Public Library - 3 year anniversary of 988 (see flyer attached)
-9/22/25: LETS Save Lives Virtual Training (see below link for flyer)
-9/27/25: Yonkers Will Library Veterans event
WCCoC Person with Lived Experience Internship Opportunity
WCCoC is currently seeking a new intern to join the Westchester County Continuum of Care to End Homelessness Partnership Admin Team and welcome your assistance in identifying potential candidates. Committee Chairs, we encourage you to send out to your distribution lists as well.
Family Services of Westchester: Head Start
Give your child a head start in a nurturing learning environment in New Rochelle!
Family Services of Westchester is opening a new center at 32 LeCount Place in New Rochelle.
Department of Veterans Affairs: VA Surge Event
Please click below to view the flyer for the upcoming VA Surge Event.
This initiative, led by the Department of Veterans Affairs in collaboration with the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program, is a targeted effort to connect unsheltered veterans with critical housing resources and supportive services.
Employment Alert: Search for Change SOS Peer Specialist
Search for Change
Guiding the Way to Independence through Recovery
Changing the human condition one person at a time for more than 40 years.
Search for Change is in search of a SOS Peer Specialist in Westchester County to join their team.
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):
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