Westchester Community Foundation awards $824,000 in grants

The Westchester Community Foundation announced $824,000 in grants to support nonprofits in Westchester and Putnam counties.

Grants include $159,000 toward the cleanup and water quality monitoring in the Bronx and Saw Mill rivers, Mianus River Gorge and the Long Island Sound.

“Westchester”™s environmental community is at the forefront of cleaning our rivers and working with one another and with local officials for wider watershed planning,” said program officer Tara Seeley, adding that the foundation is pleased to support these collaborations.

The foundation also granted $90,000 to expand access to mental health services and other support for youth.

“Our community”™s young people continue to be at high risk for depression and substance abuse, especially heroin and opioid abuse,” said executive director Laura Rossi. “Expanded access to mental health services in our region can hopefully save more lives.”

For more information and a complete list of grants awarded, visit: www.wcf-ny.org.