March 2013 annual meet. presen. for website show
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Presentation at the March 20, 2013
Annual Meeting
Over 1,800 families come to us for help; 10 times the number that came to the Center in 1992.
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184 tons of food were distributed to families during
7,100 visits in 2012 3
Fresh produce
Seasonal fruits and vegetables from local farms and cooperatives
MBIA Foundation grant provides funds during the winter months
Food Bank for Westchester provides “Green Thumb” produce
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Children comprise 34% of those who received food from the Center’s food pantry.
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Clothing Bank
88 tons of donated clothes, shoes and linens were distributed during more than 8,000 visits to our Clothing Boutique.
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Over the Center’s 20 years, families have made over 89,000 visits to our Food Pantry 7
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Basics of ConstructionBasics of Construction
9-week skills course 28 students completed course Funded by the Brown Family Fund
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Advanced English and Advanced English and CivicsCivics
Language and civics course, Jan. - April
18 students attending
Funded by the Brown Family Fund
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Building a Dream Workshops on filing
tax returns and creating one’s own business. Includes information on immigration issues.
51 students attended
Funded by the Brown Family Fund
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ESL - WednesdaysESL - Wednesdays
110 students and 14 volunteers in 2012
Additional classes off-site 12
ESL - Saturdays ESL - Saturdays
21 students last winter; 32 students this winter
7 volunteers 13
Computer Training and Computer Training and Career & Job CounselingCareer & Job Counseling
119 computer students in 2012
65 clients received career counseling
5 volunteers14
Specialized client assistance
Assistance in GED preparation
Assistance with the college application process
Advice on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and Immigration Issues
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Eat Smart NY
Cornell University Cooperative Extension course Seven 90-minute sessions offered quarterly Nutrition, food safety, healthy meal planning and physical activity 42 clients have completed the course 16
Food For Thought
Practical tips on nutrition on a budget
25 workshops at CCNW
Total 174 adults and 70 children attended
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Breast Cancer Awareness
YWCA of White Plains provides screenings at CCNW
28 workshops held since August 2012
More than 50 women received free mammography
More than 900 students attended classes and workshops to improve
their skills in 201219
Northern Westchester Hospital Health Screenings
Nurses conduct monthly screenings at CCNW
Administer flu shots20
OneSight Foundation Eye Exams
CCNW refers clients to LensCrafters locations in Mt. Kisco and White Plains
64 clients received free exam and glasses
Clients proudly pose with their new glasses 21
School Supplies
593 children received new school supplies
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Holiday Share & Share the Warmth
Collect and distribute special holiday foods during November and December
Collect new warm children’s sleepwear and distributed to 769 children
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Prom Clothes Closet
Collect and distribute prom dresses and formalwear to local teens
57 girls received prom or party dresses and accessories
Special event at Elephant’s Trunk, Mt. Kisco
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Dowling Educational Scholarship
Provides financial assistance to qualifying students
7 students received scholarships in 201225
Summer Camp Scholarships
22 children attended summer camp in Maine and New Hampshire
Spanish for Volunteers
Beginner and intermediate classes
Volunteers gave over 50,000 hours of service 28
We helped neighbors in need from
37 communities in Northern Westchester in 2012. 29