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By Sarah Carmona Sarah Carmona is the Government Relations, Advocacy & Data Manager at 914Cares, in Westchester, NY. 914Cares is a basic needs distribution center and member of the National Diaper Bank Network that distributes approximately 1 million diapers to...

SNAP and Medicaid. We’ve been hearing about these government support programs in the media daily these past few months, with their funding facing the chopping block. But what exactly do they do? And how do they serve our community members? Lets break it down:...

Chappaqua resident Jessica Reinmann founded 914Cares in 2014 when she became aware of the level of poverty that exists (somewhat quietly) across Westchester County. "The people we want to help go beyond simple statistics; they are individuals who deserve the same...

A tour through the 914Cares facility feels a bit like landing on a cloud where a group of earth angels are busy creating little miracles daily within a dizzying number of rooms with clearly marked shelves. Sooo many shelves. Sooo many helping hands. Santa’s elves have...

Despite the lingering effects of COVID-19, the local nonprofit community is focused on a future of helping others and enriching the region. BDO International, a financial advisory firm, reports that during the pandemic, 35% of U.S. nonprofits showed an increase in...

On Thursday, September 29, 914Cares received a donation of 20,000 diapers from Stop & Shop in conjunction with National Diaper Bank Awareness Week. News 12 Westchester stopped by our offices for a tour of our facilities, and to help us in our mission to educate...

I feel fortunate to call Westchester County my home. Many of our neighbors and communities are focused on giving back and improving the places where we live and work. You can get involved with numerous organizations through volunteering and fundraising and donating...

Not all heroes wear capes (although COVID has definitely brought the spandex back). Most heroes walk among us, shop alongside us, wait in the school pickup lines next to us. And while they do the ordinary, they are also doing things that are quite extraordinary. In...

The Westchester Poverty Symposium was an opportunity for individuals to come together to learn about innovative, community-driven partnerships focused on helping those in need. Elected officials, non-profit organizations and several school districts attended the...

Non-profit (914) Cares, formerly Chappaqua Cares, has moved to a new, larger location at 901 Broadway in north White Plains. (914) Cares facilitates efficient and impactful interactions between members of the community and local charities, helping to broaden awareness...