YCF – The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe

A group photo of several teens and a guest speaker. Everyone is smiling.

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.

A group shot of student volunteers and police officers at a community event.

National Night Out 2025

The Youth Community Fund was able to help with setting up and meet with many of the officers.

YCF Awards Youth-Focused Community Education Grants

This spring three local organizations – each approaching youth development and community education from a unique angle – applied for Youth Community Fund (YCF) grant funding. On June 8, YCF members met to consider each application, vote, and allocate a total of $5,000 in funding to: Documentary Film Camp, Fall ’25/Winter ’26, The Picture House...

RESCHEDULING: Middle School Event

NOTE: This event, originally scheduled for Sunday, April 27, 5pm, will be rescheduled. :: Students, parents, and public school officials at Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe schools have had the benefit of attending a series of informational and interaction sessions for high school students led by the harris project founder, Stephanie Marquesano, over the past academic...

YCF Grant Applications Due Weds., April 30

April 9, 2025: The Youth Community Fund (YCF) grant application for 2025-2026 is now open. The deadline is Wednesday, April 30. Nonprofits in Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe may apply. There is $5,000 available for programs that serve youth in our community. YCF Grant Applicants should be prepared to provide: 1. Information on how they identified the need;...

Groups of 8-10 teenagers sit at round tables in discussion groups.

The Harris Project Brings CODA Awareness to YCF

On Sunday, February 9th, the Youth Community Fund welcomed Stephanie Marquesano, founder of The Harris Project, to speak at their meeting.

A large room full of adults and teens sit at round tables and talk with each other.

50 Local Residents & Teens Volunteer as Evaluators

On Thursday, January 30th, residents from Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe gathered at the Eastchester Community Center to kick off The Community Fund’s 2025-2026 grant application evaluation cycle.

Photo of a special needs-focused ballet class with teen participants.

Bronxville Ballet’s Special Needs Program Thrives with YCF Support

By Elizabeth Barnes and Maya Mincak. ...Dimas launched a new ballet program for special needs residents (high-school aged and older) of the BET community.

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...

Six White teenagers pose for a group photo at paddleball courts during a tournament fundraiser.

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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