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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
General
Yes, there is. When most people hear the name “Westchester County”, they think
of an abundance of wealth. The reality is there is a significant and unacceptable
amount of poverty that exists all around the County.
The truth is in the numbers:
The truth is in the numbers:
- 24% of children/youth are food insecure (hungry or at risk for hunger)
- 12.3% of households live at or below the federal poverty line ($25,926/year for a family of 4) - but we know that the number for actual households living in poverty is much higher as our cost of living is that much higher than the national average
- 22% of children and youth in Westchester are considered poor or low income
- 33% of babies born are born to moms on Medicaid
- 100% of your donation goes to helping those struggling in our community.
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Our mission is to ensure our neighbors in need are cared for by collaborating,
supporting, and providing resources to our community partners; educating the
community about poverty; and encouraging actionable generosity in our youth.
Our vision is for everyone in Westchester to live a full, healthy, and happy life free from the hardships of poverty.
- 914Cares is a 501(c)(3) organization as defined by the tax code of the United States and duly incorporated under the laws of the State of New York. All donations made directly to 914Cares are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Click here to view our most recent 990.
- We do not distribute items directly to individuals. If you are in need of assistance, please click here to find a list of Community Partners in your area.
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Yes, we strive to be an environmentally-friendly organization.
The clothing and books we collect are either distributed to those in need or recycled.
They are sorted into five categories: -
- Clothing we keep — clothing appropriate for babies/children/students
- Professional clothing — we donate to other organizations who work with adults in need of professional attire
- Off-season clothing — we donate to a local volunteer who sends to organizations in South America, India, and Africa
- Warm winter coats not appropriate for kids — we donate to Midnight Run
- Clothing that does not fit into any of the above — these items: ripped, stained,
out of date, religious affiliations, items that indicate a familial tie (brother, father,
aunt, sister) are recycled by a recycling company that sells them to other countries for sale or makes them into industrial rags.
- The books we collect are sorted into four categories:
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- Books we keep — are age appropriate and in good condition
- Religious books — we donate to the applicable religious institutions
- Adult books — we donate to local libraries and churches
- Out of date or in poor condition books — we recycle
- 914Cares works with our CPs through collaboration. By gaining a deep understanding of who our Community Partners are, who they serve and what needs
they see arising, we are able to supplement and complement the work they're
doing for our neighbors in need.
914Cares works as a procurer and distributor of items and resources needed by the Community Partners. Our goal is to be a consistent and reliable resource for our CPs, not to provide random offerings, but to make sure they know that we are always able to help and support their clients.
Items include clothing (for children and those in transition), diapers, baby items, books, hygiene products and period products.
- Ask! For most of our programs there are minimal requirements to become a Community Partner. If you are an organization, nonprofit or school district and you believe our items would be of service to your clients, please contact us. There is no fee to become a Community Partner.
- Our mission is to ensure our neighbors in need are cared for by collaborating, 914Cares provides items to the public through our Community Partners. We DO NOT provide items directly to the public.
- Community Partners can request items including: clothing (for children and those in transition), diapers, baby items, books, hygiene products and period products. Please contact us to determine which program is most appropriate for your request.
- If you are interested in finding out more about volunteer opportunities, please go to our Volunteer page to find out more information.
- Yes! We love when kids come in to help sort. Please go to our Volunteer page to find out more information. Please note that if your child is unable to volunteer in our offices, they can always start their own drive, click here to find out more information.
- Yes! Please click here to find out more information.
- Yes! Please click here to find out more information.