WJCS Shelanu’s Target Sweep event was a night of laughter, friendly competition, and meaningful skill-building. Members of our Shelanu friendship community for individuals on the autism spectrum practiced social skills, learned how to navigate a store when they couldn’t find an item, and built confidence in asking staff for help. They also worked on budgeting, planning, and creating shopping lists.
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WJCS was well-represented at the NatCon2026 conference in Denver. Dr. William “Drew” Mullane, WJCS Director of Innovation, Integration, and Community Partnerships, presented to an audience of over 200 professionals, sharing our agency’s path in offering integrated care for those impacted by co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. (Pictured from left: Shedifa Treasure, Ashley Cabrera, Ann Brammer, Nicole Goudreau-Green, Dr. Mullane, Geovany Martinez)
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More than 70 volunteers gathered at WJCS headquarters for a Family Volunteer Event to pack diapers and wipes for families in our WJCS Early Childhood and Young People Achieve (YPA) programs. Many thanks to all who donated dozens of cases of diapers and wipes and to Target of White Plains, which also donated a pallet of diapers. The children decorated diaper pouches and greeting cards for the families receiving these donations.
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Our 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social was attended by dozens of our dedicated volunteers. It was a delicious way to celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Month! Thank you, Penny Lick, for a host of delicious ice cream flavors and toppings. And thank you to our volunteers who constantly show compassion in action. Your commitment to helping our Westchester neighbors is deeply appreciated and impactful.
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WJCS was proud to partner with UJA-Federation of New York for the Jewish Federations of North America’s National Young Leadership Cabinet’s National Day of Service. Volunteers packed 150 camp kits filled with summer essentials for families who participate in our Summer Fun at Hartley Park program in Mount Vernon.
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Leaders from WJCS attended the United Way Nonprofit Leadership Summit where WJCS Director of Engagement & Culture, Stephan Spilkowitz, presented a workshop entitled “AI Powered Advocacy: Supercharge Your Strategies with GenAI.”
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