Tag: Giving Back

WSCAH ROCKS THE BLOCK Returns to the Upper West Side on June 1st

Mike Mishkin May 27, 2025 Sponsored No Comments

Community, Advocacy, and Family Fun Come Together at This Can’t-Miss Event On Sunday, June 1st, West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) invites New Yorkers of Read More...

Community Rallies Around Central Park Gardener as His Family Faces Cancer Diagnosis

Mike Mishkin May 19, 2025 Community No Comments

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support Brian Huber, a longtime Central Park Conservancy employee, as his wife Giselle undergoes treatment for lymphoma Read More...

GoFundMe Launched to Help Save Upper West Skates

Bobby Panza March 6, 2025 Community 8 Comments

The Upper West Side is steeped in skateboard history. Read More...

West Side Campaign Against Hunger Celebrates the Life of Doreen Wohl

Mike Mishkin January 16, 2025 Sponsored, Community No Comments

It is with a heavy heart that West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) shares the news of the passing of Doreen Wohl, their extraordinary Executive Read More...

Fundraiser Aims to Bring Salvadoran Housekeeper to NYC for Care

Bobby Panza December 22, 2024 Community No Comments

After working as a housekeeper for a family on West 81st Street for 30 years, Maria “Chayo” Rodriguez returned to El Salvador to be closer Read More...

Unique Holiday Gifts with Purpose: Right Here on the UWS

Emma Radmilovic December 12, 2024 Sponsored No Comments

For anyone still holiday shopping, one must-visit destination is Teddy’s Collection at 324 Columbus Avenue (between West 75th and 76th Streets), a new store that Read More...

Large Pack of Elves to Assemble in Central Park this Weekend

Mike Mishkin December 10, 2024 Events 1 Comment

A swarm of elves will be congregating by the picnic tables behind Heckscher Ballfields in Central Park on Saturday, December 14 at 12 p.m. Read More...

Be A Part of the Challenge – Help WSCAH Provide Holiday Foods for New Yorkers in Need

Mike Mishkin October 28, 2024 Sponsored No Comments

West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH), one of New York City’s leading emergency food providers, is kicking off its annual Healthy Foods Holiday Challenge. Read More...

JCC Launches Clothing Drive for Homeless Students

Mike Mishkin October 23, 2024 Community No Comments

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is launching a fall and winter children’s clothing drive for homeless students of District 3 public schools. Read More...

Batya Lewton, Educator and UWS Advocate, Passes Away

Brendan Mohler August 23, 2024 Community No Comments

Batya Lewton, a lifelong advocate and cherished member of the Upper West Side community, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Read More...