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(914) Cares – Helping Neighbors in Need

12/15/2020

 
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​(914) Cares is a Westchester based non-profit with the mission of supporting those in our community who struggle to meet basic needs, with the goal of eradicating poverty in Westchester. They understand the needs of those in our community through our existing relationships with over 60 local non-profits, schools and agencies. Many community members are not aware of the acute need that exists in our community: 
  • 21% of residents are food insecure (hungry or at risk for hunger)
  • 12.3% of households live at or below the federal poverty line
  • 28% of children grades K-6 are on free and reduced lunch 
  • 40% of babies born are born to families on Medicaid
  • There are over 3000 temporary housing facilities in the county (including homeless shelters, transitional housing, Day Shelters, and treatment centers)
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(914) Cares has created different programs to address the most urgent needs of those in our community. These programs include:

Baby Bank provides 6 months of essentials to babies (0-24 months).  The mission is to help families in need keep their babies clean, healthy and happy. The goal is to provide non-financial relief that reduces the impact of poverty – allowing caregivers the ability to not have to choose between buying essentials for their babies and paying for rent (or medicine or heat or food).
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Kids’ Kloset provides children in need with gently used clothing and related items. The mission is to help children in need be happier, boost self-esteem, and face daily challenges by providing hand-picked clothing and essentials that are just right for them. The goal is to ensure that children do not miss school due to lack of appropriate clothing to wear.
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Diaper Depot provides a weeks worth of diapers and wipes each month to families in need. The mission is to ensure no family has to endure diaper deprivation.  The goal is to improve the physical and emotional health of families and babies, as well as allowing caregivers the ability to place babies in daycare.
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 Literacy Library provides books to families and school districts in under-resourced communities. The mission is to provide books to children. The goal is to provide every family in need and every classroom in the County with a sufficient supply of age-appropriate books for their libraries. 

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(914) Cares does not distribute to the public directly, however they do work with many community partners located throughout Westchester County to help those in need.

Please visit their website www.914cares.org to see their community partners, and to learn how you can help. ​​

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