named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Mission Backpack
Fills and distributes backpacks with school supplies for children in need, supported by community volunteers
Undie Fundie
Provides new undergarments, t-shirts, socks, and toiletries to residents in shelters to promote dignity and hygiene
Winter Warmth
Distributes new winter clothing such as hats, gloves, and scarves to men, women, and teens in Westchester shelters
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 3 activities
- Distributing clothing and hygiene items to homeless individualsProvides new clothing items such as t-shirts, bras, underwear, socks, hats, and gloves, along with toiletries, to men, women, and teens residing in shelters across Westchester County, NY.
- Operating a winter warmth program for homeless individualsDistributes winter clothing such as socks, hats, and gloves to homeless individuals in Westchester County, with a goal of assisting 1,000 people annually.
- Supporting social service agencies with donated goodsPurchases and donates clothing, hygiene products, and school supplies to dozens of social service agencies and churches in Westchester County for distribution to people in need.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Providing school supplies through backpack-filling programsOrganizes and conducts backpack-filling events, supplying students in need with school supplies, with a goal of filling 2,200 backpacks in 2026.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15K
Contributions & grants$26K175%
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expenses
Total expenses$4K
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balance sheet
Total assets$107K
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Net assets$107K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +45.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- HELEN MCCONNELL — DIRECTOR
- JANET MEYERS — DIRECTOR
- JODI MCGILL — DIRECTOR
- LUCY CALGANI — DIRECTOR
- MARY ANNE MASSEY — DIRECTOR
- YOUNG KIM — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Children's Village Partner — Partner agency receiving donations of clothing, hygiene items, and school supplies for distribution to those in need.
- Coachman Family Center Partner — Partner agency receiving donations of clothing, hygiene items, and school supplies for distribution to those in need.
- Don Bosco Center Partner — Partner agency receiving support for providing basic needs to neighbors in need.
- Lifting Up Westchester Partner — Partner agency receiving support for providing basic needs to neighbors in need.
- Oasis Partner — Partner agency receiving support for providing basic needs to neighbors in need.
- Open Arms Partner — Partner agency receiving donations of clothing, hygiene items, and school supplies for distribution to those in need.
- Rye Community Synagogue Partner — Hosts the Winter Warmth program event.
- Veterans of America Partner — Partner agency receiving donations of clothing, hygiene items, and school supplies for distribution to those in need.
- WestHab Partner — Partner agency receiving support for providing basic needs to neighbors in need.
- Westchester Youth Alliance Partner — Partner agency receiving support for providing basic needs to neighbors in need.
- Youth Shelter Program of Westchester Partner — Partner agency receiving donations of clothing, hygiene items, and school supplies for distribution to those in need.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Intermediary Distribution Modelmethodology: intermediary_distribution_modelBy procuring essential goods and channeling them through established frontline service organizations, the organization maximizes reach and efficiency because it leverages existing networks with direct client access, reducing duplication and strengthening the broader service ecosystem.
- Items of Dignitymethodology: items-of-dignityBy providing new clothing and toiletries—items that affirm personal dignity—the organization fosters self-respect and well-being among people experiencing homelessness, because receiving new, essential goods can counteract the stigma and degradation associated with poverty.
- Local Geography Focusmethodology: local_geography_focusBy concentrating resources and interventions within a defined local area, the organization increases the efficiency and impact of aid delivery because proximity enables stronger community partnerships, reduces logistical barriers, and allows for deeper understanding of localized needs.
- Neighbors Helping Neighborsmethodology: neighbors helping neighborsBy operating on a mutual aid principle where local residents directly support one another, the organization builds community resilience and trust because peer-driven assistance fosters solidarity, reduces stigma, and strengthens social cohesion.