Lifting Up Westchester

06/10/2026

We were honored to receive a generous grant from Rye Presbyterian Church Women's Association to support our KidzLit program, providing literacy enrichment and homework help for elementary and middle school students experiencing homelessness. This grant will help us strengthen their reading abilities, build their learning skills, and ensure they don't lose momentum during the summer months!

We were thrilled to share the Awards Luncheon with two of our wonderful nonprofit partners: Helping Hands of Rye, which provides clothing donations for our shelter residents and backpacks for our youth participants, and Furniture Sharehouse, which welcomes our housing clients to furnish their new homes.

05/21/2026

Lifting Up Westchester and Caring for the Hungry and Homeless of Peekskill, Inc. are joining forces, and we couldn't be more excited to share this news with you.

For nearly a decade, our organizations have stood side by side in support of Westchester's most vulnerable residents. Today, we're making it official! By combining our back-office operations and sharing resources, we'll have more opportunities, more reach, and a far greater ability to advocate and innovate for the people who need us most.

Two organizations. One shared mission. Stronger together. Read our full announcement at www.liftingupwestchester.org/news.

04/25/2026

Today is Lifting Up Westchester Day!! 🎉

To celebrate, let’s all commit to doing something today that lifts up others. We’re so grateful to Legislator Jewel Williams Johnson for recognizing us in this special way!

04/24/2026

We’re so grateful to the Rotary Club of Chappaqua for their support of our gala celebration, Built to Last, and for recognizing John Sabalja, Owner & President of World Cup Nursery School & Gymnastics, one of this year’s honorees.

Thank you for your partnership and commitment to our community!

04/23/2026

Still thinking about our Built to Last gala...

What a night! From the energy in the room to the powerful stories shared, the celebration was a true reflection of what makes the LUW community so special - people who show up, lift each other up, and invest in something bigger than themselves.

We are so grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate our incredible honorees and to stand alongside us in building a stronger, more stable future for our neighbors. Because of you, this work isn’t just impactful - it’s built to last.

A huge thank you to our generous sponsors, supporters, and event partners who helped make the evening so meaningful (and so much fun!).

📸 Take a look back at some of our favorite moments:

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04/07/2026

Celebrating one of our incredible honorees, Jennifer Premisler! A devoted leader at Mastercard and a passionate champion for Lifting Up Westchester, Jen has turned a simple family tradition into years of meaningful impact for our community.

Our gala is next week! Don’t miss your chance to be part of it. Get your tickets today by visiting www.liftingupwestchester.org/gala

03/13/2026

At our 2026 Gala, Built to Last, we’re honored to recognize Tom Roach for his dedication to the City of White Plains and his partnership with Lifting Up Westchester.

As an organization proud to call White Plains home, our work has been strengthened through collaboration with city leadership. During his time as Mayor - and now as Westchester County Clerk - Tom has shown a true commitment to supporting all members of our community, including neighbors facing homelessness, hunger, and poverty.

Celebrate lasting community impact with us! Tickets and sponsorships are available at www.liftingupwestchester.org/gala.

03/11/2026

A stable home opens the door to new possibilities. It provides safety, privacy, and the foundation people need to rebuild their lives. With housing in place, individuals and families can focus on work, school, health, and a brighter future.

Through our supportive housing programs, neighbors transition into permanent housing with case managers alongside them, offering guidance and encouragement as they build stability, maintain their housing, and become part of their community.🏠

03/05/2026

A small business with a big heart. 💙

At our 2026 Gala – Built to Last – we are proud to recognize World Cup Nursery School & Gymnastics for always being among the first to raise their hands to help. World Cup's dedication to supporting local families and strengthening our community reflects the kind of steady commitment that helps Westchester thrive year after year.

Stay tuned as we highlight our other incredible honorees in the coming weeks - and please join us on April 15th to celebrate them all! Tickets and sponsorships are available at www.liftingupwestchester.org/gala.

03/03/2026

Food insecurity affects every part of a person’s life.

By providing reliable access to groceries and meals, we help remove one of the biggest daily stressors facing families in our community.