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As the ramifications of the Covid-19 became apparent to the leaders of LGI Forensic Engineering, their internal discussions turned to helping their neighbors. The company, which operates an accredited materials-testing laboratory, already had a stockpile of personal protective equipment for its staff’s use. After seeing reports in the media about the scarcity of personal protective equipment, the leadership at LGI Forensic Engineering decided to donate 50 lab coats and 50 pairs of shoe protectors to White Plains Hospital. “My company needs them as much as the hospital does, but we decided that we should share and help them out in […]

In mid-May, Pace University began offering its career services resources to students’ parents who have lost jobs. In addition to extending its career services, Pace University is providing supplies for front-line health care workers; sending volunteers to regional hospitals and medical centers; and marshaling its resources to assist those who need help. “To lose a job in the middle of a pandemic – the team is heartbroken to think how overwhelmed some of our students’ families must feel now” said Phyllis Mooney, executive director of Career Services at Pace University. “This is where we can, and are happy to help, […]

The Westchester Institute for Human Development is on the front line providing critical medical, clinical, and social services to individuals with disabilities, vulnerable children, and families. The institute’s clients include 450 children in foster care and their families. The Covid-19 crisis has put some of these children at a greater disadvantage than children in the general population because some of the institute’s clients do not have access to devices to participate in remote school or therapeutic activities. The WIHD was able to secure funding from the Redlich Horwitz Foundation and partnered with Staples of Elmsford to secure the delivery of 30 […]

 The Houlihan Lawrence Rivertowns team launched a virtual charity drive in support of the Police & Ambulance Corp members. So far, the agents have raised over $1500 to purchase gift cards from local restaurants to ‘pay forward’ to the local village first responders. Each village department – Irvington, Hastings-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Elmsford and Ardsley – will be receiving a letter thanking them for their service during the COVID-19 crisis, along with $200 of gift cards to supply takeout meals for first responders on duty. The fundraiser is designed to help two communities: local restaurants that offer take-out service and the village’s first responders who […]