Shannon McDonough – The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe

Youth Community Fund Grants $5,700 to 4 Youth-Serving Organizations

At their June 8, 2026 meeting, the Youth Community Fund (YCF), a program of The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe, voted to allocate $5,700 in grants to four local organizations delivering programs and services to the youth in our community.

A collage of images showing teens at an arcade; young adults living with special needs on a cruise; a daughter holding a photo of her deceased father; children working on an art project with a volunteer; older adults gathered at tables; music instructors preparing for a public event; a nurse hugging a patient; an officer handing a student a certificate; police officers hosting a public cookout.

Community Fund Awards More Than $500,000 to 40 Local Programs Serving Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe

$509,189 in Annual grants will support programs and services benefiting youth, families, seniors, individuals with special needs, and neighbors facing health, financial, or personal challenges

Over $100,000 Raised for Local Charities

The milestone event raised nearly $110,000 in support of The Community Fund’s annual campaign, which benefits 17 local nonprofit agencies and more than 40 health, wellness, and social service programs serving thousands of residents across Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe.

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“Every Child Deserves a Childhood”: Darla Silva on UNICEF’s Global Mission

Darla emphasized, “Every child deserves a childhood,” inspiring us to think about how we, as YCF, can also support and advocate for children in our own communities and beyond.

Divorce Support Group for Women Begins 1/14

At their November 2025 meeting, The Community Fund Board voted to issue a Mental Health Grant up to $10,000 to The Counseling Center in support of a series of professionally-staffed community support groups to be held throughout 2026. “We’re proud to partner with a specialized organization like The Counseling Center that provides vital mental health...

Special Ed Therapy Program Fully-Enrolled

In mid-December, Concordia Conservatory announced the Music, Art & Movement Therapy Program, open to Special Education students from all BET schools. Within 48 hours, the program was fully subscribed with Concordia adding an extra session to handle overflow. “We are thrilled to bring this innovative tuition-free Adaptive Music, Art, and Movement Program to the Special...

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Under Pressure: Staying True and Employing Empathy

From Bryan's talk, YCF members took away the importance of appreciating the opportunities we have, surrounding ourselves with people who bring out the best in us, and choosing activities we genuinely care about rather than ones we feel pressured to do.

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