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
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
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
WCA is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant of $100,000 from the Robin Hood Foundation, New York’s largest poverty-fighting organization. Robin Hood Foundation is New York’s largest poverty-fighting organization, working tirelessly to elevate and support … Read More
Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) is proud to announce we have been awarded one of PepsiCo Foundation’s Community Impact Grants. The PepsiCo Foundation is the philanthropic arm of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP), one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. The … Read More
Click here for Digital Access Fact Sheet On October 4, 2022, the Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) discussed the results of its survey on bridging the digital divide in Westchester County. The survey was conducted in partnership with Pace University … Read More
Executive Director Allison Lake has been appointed as one of the inaugural members of New York State’s Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council by Governor Kathy Hochul. WCA is extremely proud of Allison, and we welcome the continued opportunity to advocate for our county’s children at the state level. Read More
Allison Lake, WCA Executive Director, testified on February 3rd before the New York State Westchester Delegation on the 2022-23 Executive Budget. Written testimony was also submitted. Read More
