Northern Westchester Residents Come Together to Support Those in Need

Residents of Northern Westchester gathered on Thursday, August 3, 2017, to celebrate the community’s tradition of caring for those in need through UJA-Federation of New York. The evening’s Trivia Night took place at Mount Kisco Country Club.

Funds raised at the event go to UJA-Federation, which supports a network of more than 80 core partners and hundreds of other nonprofit organizations, large and small. These nonprofits provide food for the hungry, shelter for the homeless, independence for the elderly, jobs for the unemployed, as well as stimulating education programs for people in New York, in Israel, and in nearly 70 countries.

Guests brought diapers and other clothing items for Kids Kloset, a volunteer-driven program run by UJA core partner Westchester Jewish Community Services. Kids Kloset provides disadvantaged children in Westchester with donated clothing, diapers, and other items free of charge, distributing nearly 13,000 bags since its inception. The gathering also heard from Kids Kloset Director Stephanie Roth.

“Locally, we help to sustain those in poverty, individuals and families dealing with mental-health challenges and special needs, JCCs, the elderly and Holocaust survivors, and more,” said Erica Wohlstadter, who served as event chair with Rebecca Kohn, both of Chappaqua. “We work to strengthen the Jewish community and increase Jewish identity through our work with synagogues, educational institutions, Jewish camping, innovative programming, and more.”

Photo captions:

Photo 1: (From left) Event chairs Erica Wohlstadter and Rebecca Kohn, both of Chappaqua.

Photo 2: (From left) Kristine Rothman of Chappaqua, David and Liz Zuckerberg of Chappaqua, and Dan and Carly Richman of Pleasantville.

Photo 3: Jeffrey Kohn of Chappaqua, Mike Aidekman of Chappaqua, and Michael Wohlstadter of Chappaqua.

Photo 4: Diapers and other donations given to Kids Kloset.

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About UJA-Federation of New York:

For 100 years, UJA-Federation has inspired New Yorkers to act on their values and invest in our community for the biggest impact. Through UJA-Federation, more than 50,000 donors address issues that matter most to them, pooling their resources to care for Jews everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, respond to crises close to home and far away, and shape our Jewish future. Working with a network of more than 80 core partners and hundreds of other nonprofits, UJA-Federation is the world’s leading local philanthropy; our reach extends from New York to Israel to nearly 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year. For more information on how to donate or volunteer, please visit our website at www.ujafedny.org.