The Community Fund
of Bronxville, Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Inc.
Agencies We Support
Eastchester
Senior Services & Programs
Provides comprehensive and coordinated community –based support
systems designed to enable seniors to remain in their own homes
and community as long as possible as well as a weekday lunch program
and senior centers. (Gilda Press - 771-3340) (Email)
Senior Citizens Council
Offers recreational, cultural, and educational programs for seniors
through centers in Bronxville and Tuckahoe. The centers also provide
referrals, information and case assessment services.
(Bronxville 10708 Center - 914-793-2222)
(Barbara Stires, Tuckahoe Center – 914-337-8487)
Gramatan Village
Provides seniors in the greater Bronxville Community with
information and access to services so that they can remain in their
homes safely and confidently as they age; membership required.
(Julie Dalton 914-337-1338) (Email)
Concordia College The primary goal of the Books & Coffee Series is to offer an educational, and hopefully entertaining, program to area residents through discussion of current fiction and non-fiction books, while at the same time offering an opportunity to socialize with peers and to interact with Concordia students, faculty, and staff. (Sheryl Donner 914- 337-9300) (Email)
Eastchester Volunteer
Ambulance Corps (EVAC)
Provides both basic and advanced life support ambulance services
anywhere in Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe, using paramedic
and volunteer personnel. (Jude Valerioti – 337-3007) (Email)
Lawrence Hospital Center
A community hospital, offers a full range of inpatient, outpatient
and emergency medical care services, as well as health education
classes.
914-787-5268
Lawrence Hospital Center
Community Flu Shot Program
Administers to the BET
Senior community the flu shot vaccine at Lake
Isle Senior Center, Tuckahoe Community Center and
Bronxville Senior Center in the Fall. 914-787-5268
Westchester End
of Life Coalition
Assists in improving the end-of-life experience for
those in the community with life-limiting
conditions. Works with the families to provide
competent, compassionate and timely care and
support.
(Christina Staudt, President
914-337-3968)
(Email)
The Bereavement Center of Westchester
Supports and counsels adults and children who are grieving the death of a loved in an understanding and safe environment. The cornerstone program of BCW is the Tree House Program which is an eight week grief support program designed for children ages 4-18 whose parent or sibling has died, and for the surviving parent or guardian. (Patty Donovan-Duff, Executive Director - 914-961-2818 x305) (Email)
Provides a comprehensive program of support services to cancer patients and their families including nursing care management, pain and symptom control, education, counseling, financial and transportation assistance. Services are provided at no cost to clients and without regard to insurance coverage. (Judith Dobrof – 777-2777) (Email)
The Counseling Center, Inc.
Offers counseling and psychotherapy to families seeking help for
a variety of emotional conflicts and family problems.
(Richard Shoup – 793-3388)
(Email)
Victims Assistance Services
Provides a variety of non-residential, domestic violence services and programs including assistance in obtaining orders of protection and lock changes. (May Krukiel – 345-3113)
(Email)
ACT - Aid for Children of Tomorrow
Organization which
promotes the health and welfare of children.
It operates the From Athlete to Student Program
in the Mount Vernon High School which is designed to
assist young athletes improve their study
skills and grades as they exercise and develop
healthy lifestyles. (Peter Montpelier 914-723-4900)
(Email)
College Careers Fund of Westchester, Inc.
Offers opportunities for higher education to disadvantaged youth
by providing educational and career guidance, counseling, and financial
assistance. (Blanche Walker – 428-3435)
(Email)
D.A.R.E. Eastchester Police Department
Drug Abuse Resistance Education, educates children about the dangers
of substance abuse.
(Sgnt. Matt Kiernan and Officer Paul Santamoro, Eastchester Police Department
914– 961-3464)
D.A.R.E. Tuckahoe Police Department
Drug Abuse Resistance Education, educates children about the dangers of substance abuse.
(Sgnt. Margaret Belles, Tuckahoe Police Department – 961-4800)
Family Services of Westchester, Inc. JLAW - Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Program
Aims to prevent juvenile delinquency by presenting workshops in
elementary and middle schools on decision-making in situations involving
crime and teaches respect for the law.
(Amy Wallace – 872-5240)
(Email)
The Maxwell Institute
Provides alcohol and drug abuse education programs for families,
schools, and other institutions, as well as assessment, intervention,
treatment and recovery support for those fighting substance abuse.
(John Wallace / Kim Casey – 337-6033)
(Email)
Concordia Conservatory
In conjunction with the Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe
libraries, introduces an interdisciplinary program integrating music
and literature in a way to encourage reading, critical thinking,
discovery and expression through the music and arts. (Kathleen Suss
914-395-4507) (Email)
http://www.concordiaconservatory.org
Eastchester Community Action
Program (ECAP)
Provides community services to low-income families, such as a food
pantry, after-school programs, summer activities for children, and
emergency support.
(Charlene Lambrecht – 337-7768) (Email)
Heartsong Incorporated
Provides music and art therapy to children with disabilities in
Westchester, serving ages birth through teens.
(Marion Anderson – 725-9272)
(Email)
South East Consortium for Special
Services, Inc.
Offers therapeutic programs for youth, teens and adults with disabilities
in addition to inclusive programs for non-disabled and disabled.
(Jerry Peters – 698-5232)
(Email)
Bronxville Youth Council Inc.
Provides volunteer and leadership opportunities for high school students in the village of Bronxville. (Jillana
Rosenberg, Director – 337-0500 ext.1789)
(Email)
Eastchester Youth Council Inc. – Summer Theater
Provides a summer theater workshop for Eastchester town residents
aged 13 – 21. Instructions in drama, voice, dance, instrumental
music and theater crafts are given tuition-free with a musical presentation
in August. The 2008 production is "Camelot". (Bunny Rappaport – 235-3057)
Eastchester Teen Scene
Organized recreational activities for the teen
population in the BET community in a safe, chaperoned environment.
(MichelleLiscio914-771-3304) (Email)
Tuckahoe Police Youth Programs Community Safety Days
Provides events for the youth population such as "Bike Safety Day",
"Cops for Kids Softball & Kickball Tournament", "Open Gym Nights" in order to
foster partnerships and valuable relationships with the youth.
(Sgnt. Margaret Belles, Tuckahoe Police Department – 961-4800)
High School Senior Awards
School/Community Programs
Library/Community Programs
Concordia College Defibrillators
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