The Agencies & Programs          We Support

Seniors

Eastchester Seniors Programs & Services
   Provides a broad range of coordinated community-based support service designed to enable seniors to remain in their own community, living independently for as long as possible as well as a weekday lunch program and senior centers and activity programs.                         (Gilda Press - Executive Director 771-3340) (Email) www.eastchester.org/departments/seniors                                    

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.
(Sue Tozzi, Bronxville 10708 Center - 914-793-2222)
(Barbara Stires, Tuckahoe Center – 914-337-8487) (Email)

Gramatan Village
   Offers Bronxville and Tuckahoe Seniors information and access to services so that they can remain in their homes safely and confidently as they age; membership required.  (Julie Dalton, Executive Director 914-337-1338)   (Email)  www.gramatanvillage.org

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)       www.eastchesterems.com

Lawrence Hospital Center, Cancer Survivorship Program
   Provides post-treatment cancer survivors with cancer treatment summaries and follow-up plans of care, as well as on-going psychological support, advocacy and referrals.                                 Shirley Stagner, Nurse Practitioner 914-787-4115 www.lawrencehealth.org

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
    Is a resource for the community to help those dealing with end-of-life issues and palliative care by informing the public about available services.  It also acts as a conduit for networking among lay people and professionals in the field. 
(Dr. Mary Beth Morrissey, President  914-714-2241)

   Provides grief support through individual counseling and support groups to  adults, teens and children whose loved ones have died.  (Patty Donovan-Duff, Executive Director - 914-961-2818 x305) (Email) www.thebereavementcenter.org

   Provides a comprehensive program of support services to cancer patients and their families including nursing assessment, care management, pain and symptom control, oncology social work services as well as psychological and emotional support.                  (Judith Dobrof – 777-2777) (Email)                          www.cancersupportteam.org

 The Counseling Center, Inc.
   Offers counseling and psychotherapy to families seeking help for a variety of emotional conflicts and family problems.
(Dr. Richard Shoup, Director – 793-3388) (Email)        www.counselingcenter.org

Victims Assistance
   Offers free compassionate and confidential services for victims of crime including specialized services for survivors of domestic violence, elder and child abuse and the family and friends of homicide victims. Available 24/7 Rape Crisis Hotline and SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) program. and lock changes.                                               (May Krukiel, Director – 345-3113) (Email)

Andrus Children's Center, Eastchester Early Development Center
   A thoughtfully structured full-day early childhood care program committed to the education of the whole child in the social, intellectual, physical and emotional domains.                                                         (Vidia Cordero, Director– 337-4492)                              www.andrus1928.org   

College Careers Fund of Westchester, Inc.
   Offers opportunities for higher education to disadvantaged youth by providing educational and career guidance, counseling, and financial assistance. (Stanley Farrell, Office Administrator/Head Counselor– 428-3435) (Email)

D.A.R.E. 
   Drug Abuse Resistance Education, educates children about the dangers of substance abuse.                                                       Eastchester Police Department 914-961-3464                               Tuckahoe Police Department 914 – 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.                             (Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, Program Director – 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.
(Emma DeMarco, LCSW, Coordinator – 337-6033) www.stvincentswestchester.org

Youth

Concordia Conservatory    
  Offers a "Musical Adventures" program to the Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe libraries for children.                                                (Kathleen Suss, Executive Director 914-395-4507) (Email)  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, Director – 337-7768) (Email)

Heartsong Incorporated
   Provides a music and art therapy program that enhances functioning level/quality of life for children with disabilities; birth through teens. 
(Marion Anderson – 725-9272) (Email)                         www.heartsong.org

South East Consortium for Special Services, Inc.
   Offers therapeutic recreation programs, leisure experiences, and respite opportunities for youth, teens and adults with disabilities and special needs.
(Jerry Peters, Executive Director – 698-5232) (Email)            www.secrec.org

Bronxville Youth Council Inc.
   Provides volunteer and leadership opportunities for high school students in the Bronxville 10708 area. (David Russert, Executive Director – 337-0500 ) (Email)

Eastchester Youth Council Inc. – Summer Theater
   Provides a summer theater enrichment program Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe youth.  Instructions in drama, voice, dance, instrumental music and theater crafts are given tuition-free, culminating with a musical presentation in August.                             (Bunny Rappaport, Executive Director – 337-0660)    www.eastchester.org/departments/recreation

Eastchester Teen Scene
   A social program offered by the  Eastchesteror Department of Parks and Recreation to youthin grades 7-9 in the BET area.                     (Sally Veltidi, Superintendent of Recreation 914-771-3311) (Email) www.eastchester.org/departments/recreation

Tuckahoe Police Youth Initiatives
  Offers a variety of programs including:  "Safe Riders Day"; "Cops for Kids" Softball Game; "Run for your Life", Police/Youth Road Race, "National Night Out Against Crime" and the Law Enforcement      Explorer Program.                                                                                        (Lt. Margaret Belles, Tuckahoe Police Department - 914-961-4800)