WJCS News

To our WJCS community, during these very difficult times, I, on behalf of everyone at WJCS, want to express our concern and hope for your health and safety. 

We care about your health and safety and the health and safety of all we serve.

The spread of the coronavirus—first internationally, then nationally, and now affecting Westchester—is increasing anxiety among all age groups. Here are some helpful resources:

February is Black History Month, an opportune time to share some important information, insights, and recommendations that WJCS Board member Karen Blumenthal presented about the “school-to-prison pipeline” at a recent event sponsored by the WJCS Undoing Racism Alliance.

These days, the word “mindfulness” seems to be everywhere. But what is mindfulness and why does it matter? Harvard professor and developer of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Jon Kabat-Zinn, gives the following definition: “Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.”

Each quarter WJCS honors four exceptional members of our staff with Employee Recognition Awards.

With Westchester residents and people around the world grappling with the unprecedented health challenges posed by COVID-19, we will be hosting a WJCS Virtual but Vital Gala, rather than an in-person Gala on March 31st.

We at WJCS are thrilled that Ida Lewin, a WJCS volunteer, has been honored by Westchester County and has won a Westchester County Senior Hall of Fame Award.