Community Fund of Bronxville Eastchester Tuckahoe

03/26/2026

03/04/2026

This is the time of year when we reach out to the principals and guidance teams at Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe public schools to invite them to nominate students for the Michael Frey Scholarship!

The Community Funds bestows these scholarships annually in honor of Police Office Michael Frey who was killed in the line of duty. In doing so we also aim to honor and celebrate all of the first-responders who serve the Town of Eastchester.

Each school system may allocate $3,000 in scholarships to students who fit the following criteria:

- The scholarships are designed to support a student (or students) with demonstrated financial need to help cover the costs of higher education.

- The student(s) should exemplify high community standards, and have contributed in a meaningful way to the school community and the community at large.

There is no application process. School guidance counselors will notify us of their school’s nominations.

Thank you all for contributing to this critical support of our local bright minds and their future contributions to the community and society! 🎓

02/25/2026

We are SO fortunate that many in our community help to move society and health forward locally, and often, globally. One such expert is Community Fund Board Member, Darla Silva, Chief Program Officer at UNICEF USA. Darla and her family currently live in Tuckahoe and lived in Bronxville for many years. In early February, the Youth Community Fund invited Darla to speak to the membership about humanitarian and development aid to children around the world. Darla also underscored the importance of youth councils and youth involvement in local human and social initiatives, and praised those gathered for their volunteer work and interests in these area. Maya Mincak, a YCF member and Community Evaluator, wrote about Darla’s visit. Read Maya’s article and access an article Darla wrote about “The Benefits of Building Classrooms Out of Recycled Plastic Bricks,” for the UNICEF Innovation blog at the NEWS link in our profile.

Photo 1: UNICEF USA Chief Program Officer Darla Silva visits with students at Mama Faita Preschool inside a classroom constructed out of recycled plastic bricks. The school is in Yopougon, a suburb of Abidjan, southern Côte d’Ivoire. © UNICEF/UNI552220/Dejongh

Photo 2: Darla Silva with YCF Members at the Feb 1 meeting where she spoke about UNICEF USA’s child advocacy work and the importance of youth-led councils and involvement. Photo: YCF Co-Chair and Community Fund Board Member

02/10/2026

Night 1 of Community Evaluation 2026 in the books! We are switching things up this year, bringing our grantee agencies and Community Evaluators together at the TOP of the process so everyone can understand what the agencies are doing in the community, what they are facing in the year ahead, and get acquainted BEFORE this spring’s agency visits (and Zooms). Tonight, we featured agency leaders from The Bereavement Center of Westchester Bronxville Tree House; .conservatory; and Eastchester Senior Programs and Services; ; ; ; ; and Thanks to for allowing us to use their space, and to our board and Evaluation Co-Chairs for their support in setting the stage for a meaningful community dialogue around mutual aid, our grantees’ incredible impact, and neighbors helping neighbors. Video by

02/06/2026

On Wednesday, February 11th, .counselingcenter will showcase the personal and professional experience of Bronxville resident/author , an expert in overcoming trauma and parent-child attachment (defined as a deep emotional bond, crucial for development): He’s changing lives.

This evening will include a moderated dialogue between Ben and Counseling Center therapists Jenn Jordan and Jennifer Klein. The last 30 minutes will be open for questions from the audience.

The Counseling Center is one of our community partners and grantees. We hope you will attend this free event open to the public.

01/22/2026

DID YOU KNOW Westchester’s nonprofits have seen an $8 million reduction in funding over the past year? Cities and towns across the county have lost $17 million, and subsidies for services for individuals and families living in the 914 have been cut by nearly $160 million. (Source: NYS Federal Impact Map, Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations/Buffalo Co-Lab) The GOOD NEWS is that through The Community Fund, you help support the good work that our local nonprofits and agencies do to care for the most vulnerable among us, largely comprised of the working poor and older adults on fixed incomes. Swipe for a refresher (or a first look!) at all of the agencies your generous donations support: Programs and services for young and old, people with mental and physical differences and disabilities; grieving families; those with cancer; those working through civil legal matters; those seeking enrichment through learning and social engagement; our emergency medical services; community education around safety, healthy living, and cyber security; those who need assistance accessing healthy nutrition, the list goes on! We are 1/2 way to our goal. Please donate today. Link in profile. 🫶❤️🫶 THANK YOU, BRONXVILLE, EASTCHESTER, AND TUCKAHOE.

12/16/2025

Nearly 250 BET households, individuals, companies, and foundations have already donated more than $210K to help fund services and programs for thousands of BET neighbors coping and living with chronic disease, disabilities, chemical dependency, food insecurity, loneliness, low-mobility, childcare and enrichment needs with low-income, peer pressure, mental health challenges. Your support also ensures that area residents have access to free, professionally administered flu shots, emergency medical services, and subsidized civil legal services. It’s a lot! And a lot of people need our help. You are making life easier, healthier, and less stressful for the nearly 30% of BET’s residents living paycheck to paycheck and the 6% living at or below the poverty level. Times are tough, and your response is EVERYTHING. Our campaign continues through June 30. Thank you for your generous, thoughtful participation. We are more than 1/3 of@the way to our goal, and are seeing so many returning and new donors help lead the way. Go, BET! If you haven’t yet made your gift, please click the Donate link in our profile or visit thecommunityfund.org! ❤️❤️

12/11/2025

THIS IS 40! Save the date for 40th Annual Golf Outing: Monday, May 11, 2026, Siwanoy Country Club. This year proceeds from the outing will benefit 🚑 our award-winning, nonprofit EMS provider, ! Pre-registration is open for golfers, foursomes and pickleball players/teams at the link in bio. (Pre-reg is not binding. No payment necessary at this time.) Let’s go, BET! Email: director at thecommunity fund dot org to discuss sponsorship opportunities and live/silent auction donations. Thank you!

12/06/2025

Last night, we celebrated the incredible work our grantees do, the commitment our board members apply to this work, and the enthusiasm of new friends joining the effort. In the warm and wise words of our campaign chair, Holly Hetherington Collier: “The core of The Community Fund is neighbors helping neighbors – together we all thrive when we tend to the social fabric that connects us, one to each other.” Thanks for showing up for our neighbors this year. ❤️

12/02/2025

On this GIVING TUESDAY, we are kicking off a month-long series highlighting the impact The Community Fund’s grantees have on BET residents and their families. We begin with , a not-for-profit community-based organization dedicated to providing recreation programs and leisure-related services to children and adults with disabilities and special needs in member municipalities across Westchester. Your generous support makes several programs, services, trips, and events possible for BET residents and provides their families with much needed relief and knowledge that their family members are engaged and well. Thanks to Judi and Tom McCandless for their support and for sharing their enthusiasm for SEC! Please make your donation today, and take advantage of employee giving and corporate match programs! Thank you! Link in profile or visit thecommunityfund.org/donate ❤️

11/18/2025

Did you get your copy in yesterday’s post? Every 3 years (for DECADES!) The Community Fund has made grants to to provide more than 1/2 the cost of a new ambulance for their fleet. The next grant will be given in mid-2026. Give to our Annual Campaign to help fund our town’s only — and award-winning! — EMS! LINK IN BIO 🚑 Read the article to learn about the impact of your financial support across a wide spectrum of critical human services for our community. Needs of our elders, working families, and those living with health conditions are only growing. Your support is gamechanging! Donate today. 💸