What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3.30MCLOTHING PROGRAM PROVIDED OVER 247,000 POUNDS OF CLOTHING, SHOES AND LINENS TO OVER 32,000 INDIVIDUALS IN NEED.
- #2 $478KEDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND CAREER SUPPORT.
What they call their work
What they do
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Hosting health education eventsHosted a men's health education event in partnership with Northern Westchester Hospital nurses on June 25, offering health information and healthy snacks to attendees.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Offering educational programs in English, citizenship, and GED preparationProvides free English classes multiple times per week, along with academic support for citizenship and GED exam preparation, including study materials and snacks.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operating a Food Market and addressing food insecurityProvides equitable access to food and pantry staples through a Food Market stocked by community donations, including distribution during summer months to address summer hunger. The program supports neighbors in need with ongoing food assistance.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Operating a free Clothing Boutique and managing clothing distributionDistributes over 247,000 pounds of clothing, shoes, and linens annually to tens of thousands of individuals in need through a free Clothing Boutique, supported by community donations and inventory management.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Organizing school supply drives for childrenProvides school supplies to approximately 2,000 children annually through a dedicated School Supply Drive.
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Employment Support for Recovery 1 activity
- Providing job skills training and career support servicesOffers job skills programs including computer skills classes, sewing classes, web design and marketing courses, and assistance with professional materials such as business cards, aimed at supporting recovery and self-sufficiency.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Running the Community Shop to fund programsSells higher-end donated clothing through the Community Shop to generate revenue that supports the Food Market and other core programs.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| CLARE MURRAY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $186K |
- ANA BERMEO — BOARD MEMBER
- DOUG KLARES — BOARD MEMBER
- ESTHER KOLI — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES GEREGHTY JR — BOARD MEMBER
- JAY WRIGHT — BOARD MEMBER
- LAUREN COHEN — BOARD MEMBER
- MARTHA GLANTZ — BOARD MEMBER
- MARY ANN ROBINSON — BOARD MEMBER
- PAMELA GEISMAR — BOARD MEMBER
- SARA WEALE — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- 43 Community Partners Partner — Network of organizations collaborating with CCNW to provide food, clothing, and support services to neighbors in need.
- Amazon Partner — Partner platform for food donations via an Amazon Wishlist.
- Community Shop Partner — Retail outlet selling higher-end donated clothing, with proceeds supporting CCNW’s Food Market and programs.
- FEED x Partner — Collaborates with FEED x on community support initiatives through the John Jay Homestead Farm Market.
- John Jay Homestead Partner — Partners with John Jay Homestead to support neighbors in need through the FEED x initiative at the Farm Market.
- Northern Westchester Hospital Partner — Collaborates with the Community Center of Northern Westchester to provide men's health education and healthy snack information.
- Northern Westchester Hospital Partner — Collaborates with the Community Center to provide men's health education and resources.
- SecurityMetrics Government — SecurityMetrics card safe certification logo displayed on website
- residents and organizations in the communities we serve Partner — Encourages broad involvement and participation from local residents and community organizations.
How they approach the work
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- Adaptive, Community-Informed Programmingmethodology: adaptive_programmingBy continually assessing and adapting to community needs, the organization ensures program relevance and impact, because responsive design allows services to evolve with changing client demands and local conditions.
- Community-Driven Service Deliverymethodology: community-driven_service_deliveryBy engaging local volunteers and community partners in service delivery, the organization increases reach and effectiveness in addressing food insecurity, because collective local action builds trust and leverages on-the-ground knowledge.
- Dignity-Centered Service Modelmethodology: dignity-centered_serviceBy treating clients with dignity and respect and promoting inclusive participation, the organization fosters engagement and self-efficacy, because respectful service environments reduce stigma and increase client trust and program utilization.
- Integrated Basic Needs and Resource Connectionmethodology: integrated-basic-needs-supportBy providing direct food and clothing assistance while connecting clients to broader community resources, the organization improves well-being and security, because addressing immediate material needs enables individuals to engage more effectively with longer-term support systems.
- Self-Sustaining Support through Social Enterprisemethodology: social enterprise funding modelBy using revenue from the sale of donated clothing to subsidize food and program services, the organization creates a sustainable funding stream, because reinvesting in-kind donations into core services reduces dependency on external funding and increases program resilience.