CARMEL- A number of non-for-profits serving residents in Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester received great news Friday when the Field Hall Foundation announced its winter grants.
A total of $292,500 in grant awards to 14 organizations will support programs that enhance older adults’ safety, health, and overall well-being; address food insecurity; and ensure access to essential services, including home repairs, vision rehabilitation, case management, and emergency financial assistance.
Putnam recipients included Putnam County Housing Corporation in Carmel with a $20,000 grant to provide home repairs for low-income senior homeowners and Second Chance Foods in Brewster which also received $20,000 to increase access to fresh groceries and meals for seniors.
Other recipients were VISIONS—$40,000; Westchester Community Health Center—$30,000; WestCOP, Inc. —$30,000; Cabrini of Westchester—$25,000; Community Center of Northern Westchester—$20,000; Dutchess Outreach—$20,000; Meals on Main Street—$20,000; Bethel Nursing Home Company, Inc.—$15,000; Cancer Support Community Greater NY and CT—$15,000; Meals on Wheels of New Rochelle—$15,000; Support Connection—$15,000 and the Dutchess County Dept. of Community and Family Services—$7,500.
Field Hall’s Program Officer Patti Lavan Horvath explained her organization’s mission was to “improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers in Putnam, Dutchess and Westchester. The foundation awards grants three times each year—in the winter, spring, and fall.
Those seeking additional information regarding the grants or upcoming funding opportunities, may visit or contact Horvath directly at (914) 813-9103 or .
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