United Way of Westchester and Putnam has partnered with the Westchester Parks Foundation to make summer a little bit happier for underprivileged youth who will be unable to attend camp in person this year.
The Westchester Parks Foundation moved to a free virtual summer camp for its annual Camp Morty program, which started July 6 with one- and two-week sessions to 1,200 children currently part of Westchester County”™s Department of Social Services.
United Way donated hundreds of activities, toys, books and other supplies that are part of a package sent home to campers each week along with curriculum and video instructions so they can participate in online activities. United Way also provided sandals, backpacks and school supplies for fall. The total value of the items donated is about $50,000.
“The generosity of the United Way of Westchester and Putnam will have an incredible impact on the Camp Morty campers and their families,”™”™ said Camp Morty Director Mary Ehring.
Camp Morty, founded in 2006, provides an outdoor traditional summer camp experience for children ages 8 to 15, many of whom are in foster care, live in homeless shelters or are under child protective services.
