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    Your Community in Action

    Your Community In Action with Arlene Salman

    Airing every Friday at 1:00 PM

    We interview the organizations and people who are making a difference in the health and well-being of your community, in the Non-Profit world.

    Looking for a reputable organization to donate your time or money to? Many listens keep track in their own notebooks the organizations that Arlene showcases, and never feel lost when its time to give back.


    Arlene’s Notebook

    OrganizationDescriptionWebsitePhone
    Furniture SharehouseProviding free furniture to economically disadvantaged individuals and families living in Westchester County, giving them the basic household furnishings that enable them to rebuild their lives and live with dignity.furnituresharehouse.org(914) 834-1294
    Westchester Children’s MuseumA learning laboratory providing children, families and school groups throughout Westchester and the surrounding region the opportunity to nurture curiosity, enhance knowledge and ignite imagination through creative hands-on exploration.discoverwcm.org(914) 421-5050
    Project LinusTo provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.”projectlinus.org(914) 262-9291
    Volunteer New YorkTo inspire, mobilize, and equip individuals and groups to take positive action to address pressing challenges, support nonprofits, and strengthen the quality of life in our community.volunteernewyork.org(914) 948-4452
    Make a WishTogether, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.wish.org(212) 957-9474
    Westchester Disabled On the MoveEmpower people with disabilities to control their own lives;
    Advocate for civil rights and a barrier free society;
    Encourage people with disabilities to participate in the political process;
    Educate government, business, other entities, and society as a whole to understand, accept, and accommodate people with disabilities;
    Create an environment that inspires self-respect.
    To Improve the quality of life and the rights for all people with disabilities
    wdom.org(914) 968-4717
    Music Conservatory We believe in the inherent power of music to provide personal enrichment, creative expression, lifelong learning, cultural appreciation, and joy for everyone.musicconservatory.org(914) 761-3900
    Parkinson’s FoundationThe Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community.parkinson.org(800) 473-4636
    Mental Health Association of WestchesterMHA facilitates recovery by providing services that reflect our deeply held values that include the recognition of individual rights of self-determination, choice, shared decision-making and collaborative work. Our highly trained staff utilize evidence-based practices throughout our comprehensive array of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented services.  mhawestchester.org(914) 345-0700 ext. 7303
    Cancer Support TeamThe only Westchester-based nonprofit home care program, licensed by the New York State Department of Health, providing professional nursing education and support, social work counseling, case management and other cancer-related services to patients and family members living in southern Westchester. Our services are delivered free of charge and without regard to insurance coverage and at any stage of the illness.cancersupportteam.org(914) 777-2777
    Friends of KarenProvide emotional, financial and advocacy support for children with a life-threatening illness and their families in order to help keep them stable, functioning, and able to cope.friendsofkaren.org(914) 617 4051
    Wise Giving AllianceA standards-based charity evaluator that seeks to verify the trustworthiness of publicly-soliciting charities by completing rigorous evaluations based on 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.give.org(703) 247-9321
    The Alzheimer’s AssociationThe Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.alz.org(800) 272-3900
    Paws CrossedAt Paws Crossed, we believe that our mission is best fulfilled through rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming, advocacy, collaboration and education.  We believe in always working to create a better world for pets and for people as a unified community!pawscrossedny.org(914) 372-7878
    Westchester Jewish Community ServicesWJCS is a comprehensive human services organization that helps people of all ages and backgrounds overcome emotional, social, educational, vocational, disability, and spiritual challenges so they can lead lives with strength, resilience, and confidence.wjcs.org(914) 761-0600
    DOROTDOROT is a nonprofit organization addressing the challenges of an aging population.
    We serve our clients with a diverse range of programs and services.
    We deliver those programs and services through intergenerational connections with volunteers of all ages.
    dorotusa.org(914) 485-8354
    Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and ServicesTwenty percent of Westchester residents are ages 60 and older. The rich value of this population subset does not go unnoticed in Westchester County. Recognizing the different and varying needs of its senior citizen community, the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services offers a wide range of programs and services throughout the year, some are ongoing and some are annual events.seniorcitizens.westchestergov.com
    (914) 813-6400
    Volunteer New York!Volunteer New York!’s core mission is to inspire, mobilize, and equip individuals and groups to take positive action to address pressing challenges, support nonprofits, and strengthen the quality of life in our community.volunteernewyork.org(914) 948-4452
    Children’s Home of PoughkeepsieThe Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie is a 174 year-old organization dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment that improves lives and empowers at-risk children and families in the Hudson Valley and surrounding communities.
    childrenshome.us(845) 452-1420 x177
    Mental Health Association of WestchesterMHA facilitates recovery by providing services that reflect our deeply held values that include the recognition of individual rights of self-determination, choice, shared decision-making and collaborative work. mhawestchester.org(914) 345- 5900
    Arlene’s Notebook

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