Tag: Giving Back

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...

UWS Schools Gifted Free Washers and Dryers for Students in Need

Jennifer Lynch August 20, 2024 Community No Comments

With the new school year right around the corner, nine public schools on the UWS have received an unexpected but much-needed gift to help homeless Read More...

Fundraiser Launched for Upper West Side Woman Suffering Life-Threatening Intestinal Disorder

Jennifer Lynch May 27, 2024 Community 3 Comments

A 39-year-old Upper West Side woman suffering from a life-threatening intestinal disorder is hoping a fundraiser will help her cover medical and living expenses and Read More...

WSCAH ROCKS THE BLOCK to Celebrate 45th Birthday

Mike Mishkin May 2, 2024 Sponsored, Events No Comments

West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) is a nonprofit organization on a mission to alleviate hunger by ensuring that all New Yorkers have access with Read More...

JCC Launches Clothing Drive for Immigrant Students in District 3

Mike Mishkin March 7, 2024 Community No Comments

The JCC’s spring and summer clothing drive will be taking place from March 11-22, with all donations going to immigrant students at District 3 public Read More...

Bottoms Up For a Good Cause

Mike Mishkin February 1, 2024 Events, Food & Drink No Comments

This month, Tiki Chick and Maison Pickle – two of the restaurants with Pickle Hospitality, a longtime partner of West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) Read More...

Where to Donate Clothing on the UWS

Wendy Blake January 9, 2024 Community 4 Comments

Now that the frosty days of winter are upon us, we’ve been hearing from many Upper West Siders wondering where to make clothing donations. Read More...

Help WSCAH Provide Holiday Foods for New Yorkers in Need

Mike Mishkin November 1, 2023 Sponsored, Community No Comments

West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH), one of the largest emergency food providers in New York City, is once again hosting its annual Healthy Foods Read More...

Upper West Sider Launches GoFundMe for Selfless House Cleaner

Philip Santos Schaffer May 16, 2023 Community No Comments

As of Tuesday, May 16, Jinny Min has successfully raised over $1,600 toward medical bills to support a woman named Delia, whose husband recently spent Read More...

11-year-old Ballerina Helping Her Doorman Get His Stolen Bike Back

Bobby Panza May 9, 2023 Community 2 Comments

Last month, 11-year-old Dylan Leder was on her way to ballet class at the renowned School of American Ballet when she witnessed three men stealing Read More...