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.
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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.
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
Westhab and Vaya Development Close On Financing For La Olazul $81 Million Supportive Housing Development
Financing closed for the construction of La Olazul, a supportive and affordable residential rental building located in the Mount Hope neighborhood of the Bronx. The development will reserve 60% of the apartments for formerly homeless residents receiving supportive services and the balance for low-income individuals and families.
A Night of Impact and Gratitude: Westhab Supporters Raise Over $650,000 Towards Mission
Westhab friends and supporters gathered to celebrate the 2024 Building Communities. Changing Lives Celebration Dinner and raise over $600,000 to support Westhab’s mission! The event was an excellent opportunity to recognize the members of the Westhab community who make this work possible. Read on for pictures of the night and more details!
Keys to Success: KeyBank Foundation Grant Brings College and Career Readiness to Dayspring Teens
Westhab and KeyBank Foundation team up to bring college and career readiness to Dayspring teens! With a generous $240,000 grant, the program will create a pipeline to college and careers for low-income students at Dayspring Community Center.
Reflections from 10 Years at the Helm of Westhab
President & CEO Rich Nightingale reflects on 10 years of leading the organization and shares memories and valuable takeaways from his two decade journey at Westhab.
Threads of Change: Career Closet Event Empowers Hudson Family Shelter Residents
Hudson Family Residence hosted a Career Closet event with work-wear donations organized by a Westhab Junior Board Member. The event served the 100 families at Hudson and, for one resident, gave him the confidence he needed to win the job.