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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