History of The Community Fund

Beginnings

   The Community Fund of Bronxville Eastchester Tuckahoe, Inc. was founded on October 2, 1919, as The Community Welfare Fund, Inc., to support Lawrence Hospital, The Associated Charities of Eastchester, and other charitable agencies or welfare work in the community. It served the community during the Depression and World War II, providing basic support to families and the war effort. During the war, The Community Fund also raised money for the USO and the National War Fund.

Transition

   From 1919-1979, The Community Welfare Fund underwent several name changes. In the 1940’s and early 1950’s, the name became The Community Chest (the Red Feather for those who remember). In 1954, the name was changed to the United Fund of Bronxville Eastchester Tuckahoe, Inc. Later, in 1965, the organization affiliated with the United Fund of Westchester which became known as the United Way of Westchester in 1978.

   On July 1, 1980, The United Fund of Bronxville-Eastchester- Tuckahoe severed its affiliation with the United Way of Westchester to ensure that all funds raised locally would remain in the three communities. It reestablished itself under its original charter of 1919 and changed its name to The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Inc., thereby reaffirming the organization’s original objectives.

The Present

    The Community Fund currently supports over 30 local social service agencies and community projects which provide necessary services to our community. In addition to funding, The Community Fund provides administrative support to the agencies through on-going visits, consultations, workshops and forums.