Northern Westchester Community Reaches for the Stars to Help Kids at Risk

To help support the needs of kids at risk, UJA-Federation of New York’s Northern Westchester Community held an event to raise funds for the vulnerable who require services to reach their potential. During the Reach for the Stars evening, which took place at Life, The Place to Be in Ardsley on Wednesday, May 6th, guests purchased “stars” representing funds in support of UJA-Federation’s agencies that provide programs and services that touch the lives of 4.5 million people each and every year.

“There are many ways to define risk. First to mind are kids at risk for neglect, poverty, drug abuse, falling through the cracks. There are young people suffering from trauma, have mental-health issues, developmental issues, even issues in navigating the world,” said Mindy Bass, who served as chair of the event with Sharon Djaha and Michele Gregson, all of Chappaqua. “In cases like these, UJA can be the guide to a safer and better life.”

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(From left) Mindy Bass of Chappaqua, Michele Gregson of Chappaqua, Sharon Djaha of Chappaqua, Randi Kreisler of Pleasantville, and Caryl Orlando of Scarsdale

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For more than 95 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 New Yorkers of all backgrounds and Jews everywhere, to connect people to their Jewish communities, and to respond to crises close to home and around the globe. Working with nearly 100 beneficiary agencies, synagogues, and other Jewish organizations, UJA-Federation is the world’s largest local philanthropy; our reach spans from New York to Israel to more than 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.