WJCS

12/24/2025

WJCS wishes everyone a very happy holiday season! ❄️

12/23/2025

Members from WJCS OnTrackNY attended a Westchester Knicks basketball game with courtside seats! It was a great way for staff and program participants to socialize and engage in our community.

Pictured here: Emma Mesi, Primary Clinician (left) and Tracy Stewart, Supported Education & Employment Specialist (right)

12/22/2025

“The needs in our community continue to grow, and the generosity we see at the end of the year provides an essential anchor for our annual fundraising campaign. These gifts allow us to respond quickly, support our most vulnerable neighbors, and ensure that our programs remain strong and accessible all year long.” WJCS Chief Advancement Officer Amanda Garfinkle discusses the importance of in this article by The Jewish Link - Expanded Edition. Read more at:

It is likely that sometime in the next week or two, you will receive an email or a letter that goes something like this: “We need your support,” “Last chance to make a difference,” or “Don’t let the year pass you by, donate now.” As the secular calendar year comes to a close, people ac...

12/21/2025

Janice participates in the WJCS Young People Achieve (YPA) program, which provides pregnancy and parenting support to prevent school drop-out and enhances knowledge of and : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYwMiX9Hu4Y

With your help, WJCS can provide people like Janice the skills and practical support they need to shape productive lives that have a positive effect for generations to come. Please give generously to our and help people of all ages and backgrounds in lead their best lives! Go to: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/yea2025viasocialmedia/

12/20/2025

WJCS welcomes ! ❄️

12/19/2025

Seeing the smiles of as they gather to celebrate holidays at events hosted by WJCS are especially meaningful for many of whom, as they age, spend much of their time at home and often alone. It's an opportunity for Survivors, who witnessed the worst of humanity and experienced enormous loss, to come together and feel appreciated and cherished. Please join us in transforming lives by donating to our . Go to: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/yea2025viasocialmedia/

12/18/2025

Congratulations to WJCS graduates of Nonprofit Westchester’s Emerging Leaders’ Program Caitlin Leon, Director of Youth Mental Health Initiatives & Community Wellness and Tally Palefski, Director of Early Childhood Programs! We are so proud to celebrate your accomplishment and grateful to have you share your talents and passion with WJCS as well as with our partners in the community.

12/17/2025

WJCS Shelanu & Supper Club members kicked off December with a field trip to NYC. Participants explored the city, had dinner at Chick-fil-A, and enjoyed hot cocoa in Bryant Park!

12/16/2025

We were proud to host our State Legislative Breakfast yesterday at WJCS Headquarters, bringing together leaders who are deeply committed to our community. Thank you to Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, State Senator Shelley Mayer, Assemblymember Chris Burdick, Assemblymember MaryJane Shimsky, and Verena Arnabal, Director of Communications and Legislative Assistant to Assemblyman Steve Otis, for joining us and engaging in meaningful conversation about the issues that matter most to the families we serve. We are so grateful for the partnership, dialogue, and shared commitment to making a difference in !

12/16/2025

Thank you to WJCS POINT members who generously donated toys to our 2025 Have a Heart for the Holidays Gift Drive. Participants were so happy to be a part of this drive! Pictured here: POINT Program Coordinator Danielle Cartwright (left) & POINT Community Director Suzanne Wallach (right)

12/15/2025

Shelanu is a Jewish club for adults with special needs. Jason shares that he didn't have many friends before joining the WJCS program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJTv1gSVp5k Please support our and give as generously as you can. Non-profit organizations are currently facing significant financial pressure. We must make sure that people, like Jason, are provided the programs and services that will help them flourish. Go to: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/yea2025viasocialmedia/

12/14/2025

WJCS wishes a to those who celebrate!