Allison Lake, WCA Executive Director,was a featured on the June edition of WCNY PBS Connect NY, they examined the state’s goal to cut child poverty in half by 2032. Allison is on New York State’s Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council, … Read More
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WCA Hosted Second Annual Commissioners’ Conversation
On June 13, WCA hosted its second annual Commissioners’ Conversation on Children at the Greenburgh Public Library. More than one hundred community partners, policy makers and child advocates came together to listen to county government leadership discuss how their respective … Read More
A Night to Remember! Celebrating 110 Years of Advocacy
Our hearts are full with the support our community showed us. We raised a record $200K and it is not too late to give 110% for WCA. Donate now. Our 110th Anniversary pictures are ready! CELEBRATING IN STYLE! CHECK OUT … Read More
Our 110th Anniversary Celebration – What a Night!
A heartfelt thank you…from the staff to the Board, honorees, and all our guests at WCA’s 110th Anniversary Celebration! We are pleased by the responses we’ve gotten to the event and buoyed by the support shown for our work.The evening … Read More
2024 Report on Child Poverty Released
WCA released its 2024 report on Child Poverty, “Uplifting Courageous Voices: From the Frontline of Poverty in Westchester County.” This report is the result of months of documenting parent experiences and identifying program and policy supports to alleviate the impact … Read More
2023 Children by the Numbers Data Bulletin Released
On November 28, WCA launched the 2023 Children by the Numbers Data Bulletin at the Carver Center, located in Port Chester, NY, to a standing room only audience. The Data Bulletin sheds light on the unequal socioeconomic, health, and educational … Read More
2023 Advocacy Breakfast – A Successful Call to Action
Original Post – 10/16/23 Revised – 10/17/2023 Westchester Children’s Association Fall Breakfast Featured Renowned Educator Dr. Edward Fergus Discussing Data, Educational Policies, Advocacy, and Change Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) hosted their annual Fall Advocacy Breakfast, titled “Youth Justice at a … Read More
Allison Lake on 2023 Westchester Power 100 List
For a third year in a row, Allison Lake has been listed as one of City & State’s “2022 Westchester Power 100”. City & State’s Westchester Power 100 highlights county leaders, including government officials, business executives, health care leaders, nonprofit heads, union chiefs, advocates, activists and more, across all sectors. Congratulations Allison! Read More
