$10,000 Grants from Verizon Small Business Digital Ready (Verizon Contact info included in this email)
Starting October 12, until December 20, 2023, small businesses can unlock the application for this round of grant funding by first registering on the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready portal and completing at least two of the following, in any combination: courses, coaching or community events. Small businesses that complete the application will be eligible for consideration to receive a $10,000 grant.
For information about this grant visit https://digitalready.verizonwireless.com/
Have Questions? Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call +1(800) 916-4351
Fun, photos & cocoa at free Winter Festival
Celebrate the warmth of the season at our first Winter Festival. There will be music, photos, children activities, hot cocoa and more!
Join us on Monday, December 4th at the Council Office. This event is FREE and open to all! RSVP is required.
Donate a toy to our toy drive and receive a FREE digital picture with Santa. All toys will be donated to Toys for Tots. Can't decide what to get? Check out our Amazon Wishlist.
Free COVID-19 Test Kits!
The Child Care Council has COVID-19 Test Kits Available for Distribution.
We are offering free COVID-19 test kits.
They are available for pick up at the Child Care Council, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Please inform the front desk when you arrive that you are there for COVID test kits and how many test kits you will need. Please make your request in multiples of ten (10 kits, 20 kits, etc).
If you have any questions or need assistance, please call Gabriella Figueroa (914)761-3456, Ext. 111
Thank you for funding scholarships!
THANK YOU FOR FUNDING SCHOLARSHIPS
Because of you we exceeded our goal of $35,000 and raised $48,365 for our scholarship programs! Every milestone these children meet will be rooted in your generosity, and we cannot thank you enough for choosing to support Westchester children and families on Giving Tuesday.
Special thanks to CClean Commercial Cleaning and our anonymous donor for their generous matching gifts.
It's not too late! If you didn't have a chance to give, but still want to contribute to the future of Westchester's children, you can Donate today.
Product Recall
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) has issued a health advisory for applesauce pouches named in the recent FDA recall.
A range on these products have tested positive for high levels of lead which can be extremely harmful to children. Including brands such as WanaBana, Schnucks, or Weis-brand.
Please be sure to check any pouches you may have in stock and discard any products included in the recall.
To find out more information regarding the recalled, please visit the FDA website