Fair Share, NIMBY, and our Values
In this op-ed, Westhab CEO Rich Nightingale urges New Yorkers to respond to homelessness with compassion—not resistance.
Category: Westhab Stories
Celebrating Our Youth: End-of-Year Highlights
School’s out, and it’s time to celebrate! Westhab’s annual Youth Showcase brought together all our youth program sites for a fun day of performances shared with friends, family, and each other.
Together, We’re Building Brighter Futures
Westhab’s friends and supporters came together at Brae Burn Country Club for the 2025 Building Communities. Changing Lives. Celebration Dinner—raising over $600,000 to fund life-changing programs.
Westhab awarded a $200,000 grant from Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to Support Children in Shelter
Westhab received a $200,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to expand the Bright Beginnings Program, helping children and caregivers achieve stability, access services, and break homelessness cycles.
Westhab Welcomes New Leadership and Announces Executive Changes
We’re excited to share some big updates to Westhab’s leadership team including new members of the Executive Committee and a fond farewell to Patricia Vitelli SVP of Finance and Administration.
Code Blue: How Project Connect is Helping the Homeless in Yonkers this Winter
Project Connect, Westhab’s street outreach program in Yonkers, plays a vital role in providing shelter, services, and support to the homeless, particularly during cold winter months. The initiative has helped hundreds of individuals access housing, meals, and essential services, making a significant impact on reducing street homelessness in the city.
How Standard Communities Transformed a Waiting Room into a Space of Joy
At Westhab, we believe that a shelter can be more than just a roof over someone’s head—it should be a place where families feel safe, supported, and nurtured on their journey to permanent housing. With the help and support of the Hudson Family Residence property owner, Standard Communities, we transformed an underutilized waiting room at … Continued
A Vision for Affordable and Supportive Housing: Breaking Ground on La Olazul
Big things are happening at Westhab. Construction is officially underway on La Olazul, a transformative new development in the Mount Hope neighborhood of The Bronx. This 115-unit affordable and supportive housing project is poised to make a lasting impact on the community, providing homes and a range of vital services to those who need them … Continued
Empowering Women in Yonkers with the Support of the Pepsi x Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman Community Fund
The United Way of Westchester and Putnam awarded $20,000 to Westhab through the Pepsi x Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman Community Fund. This grant will be used to empower and uplift women in Yonkers, with a special emphasis on those from underserved and marginalized communities.
Westhab Supporters Raise Record-Breaking $384K at 21st Annual Golf Classic
This July, over 160 partners and friends gathered at the beautiful GlenArbor Golf Club to support Westhab’s mission and raise a record-breaking $384K at Westhab’s 21st Annual Golf Classic!