By

Shannon McDonough

Community Fund Awards Two Grants to Support Mental Health Services

The Community Fund has awarded its first two discretionary grants to the Aisling Center in Yonkers and Iona University in Bronxville, NY.
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Grant to The Picture House Supports Senior Cinema Bronxville

This grant has been designated to support The Picture House’s popular Senior Cinema program in Bronxville.
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FY 2024 Annual Campaign Launch

Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) was a particularly challenging fundraising year for many nonprofits due to economic uncertainty. Still, thanks to the generous contributions of BET residents, The Community Fund distributed approximately $515,000 in grants...
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Community Fund Names New Board Members for 2023-24

By Amy Korb, Executive Director The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe welcomes the following new board members who bring a diverse cross-section of skillsets that support the mission of the Fund and will further the impact in our community. Jessica Benjamin Jessica is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Northwestern University’s Medill School...
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Spotlight on The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester & Tuckahoe

By Karen Talbot The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester & Tuckahoe was founded in 1919 as the Community Welfare Fund to support Lawrence Hospital, The Associated Charities of Eastchester, and other charitable agencies doing welfare work in the community. It was part of the United Way until July 1, 1980, when it severed its affiliation...
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Call to Join YCF Leadership and Member Teams

By Peggy Belles, Amy Korb, and The Community Fund of BET Board The Youth Community Fund (“YCF”) is looking for interested students to join its leadership and member teams! The YCF is a group of high school students from Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe who want to make an impact in their community. YCF Leadership is...
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TCF Commissioned Study Identifies Needs in Lower Westchester

The study was conducted by the Helene T. and Grant M. Wilson Center for Social Entrepreneurship at Pace University over an 18-month period that included interviews with area not-for-profits, service providers, and stakeholders.
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Youth Community Fund Holds 2nd Annual Paddle Tennis Tournament

By Sofia Caballes, Co-Chair, Public Relations, Youth Community Fund Whoosh! Bam! Thwack! Swoosh! These are only a few sounds made at the Youth Community Fund’s (“YCF”) successful second annual paddle tennis tournament at the Siwanoy County Club on February 12th. The tournament attracted over 55 participants from Bronxville, Tuckahoe, and Eastchester, and participants of all...
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Did You Know The Community Fund was Founded in 1919?

Over the years, The Fund underwent several name changes, including The Community Chest, The Red Feather, and the United Fund of BET.
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Community Spirit On Display at 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Tournament 

Over 100 teens from Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe enjoyed competition and community building at The Community Fund’s 3 on 3 Youth Basketball Tournament on Sunday, October 16th. The tournament was held at the Tuckahoe Main Street Basketball Courts and welcomed 26 teams in boys’ and girls’ divisions from grades 6-12. Players were required to reside...
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