05/11/2026
May News from The Pamplemousse Project (https://www.thepamplemousseproject.com/)
We've Donated $74,000 in Grants! (https://www.thepamplemousseproject.com/community-focus/)
We were excited to celebrate our latest grant recipients with an event at the café last week. Congratulations again to Operation Prom National Network (https://promnationalnetwork.org/) , The Arc Westchester Foundation (https://arcwestchester.org/foundation/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=6527047652&gbraid=0AAAAADxibwPIzY5Rydn1yMRDbE7ZFWd2Q&gclid=CjwKCAjwtvvPBhBuEiwAPMijr0Vp97D8gMnv3i2tlpEXjq7ZZIgJQOKw2e0RO95BAHN7mUavtlRRxxoCXnkQAvD_BwE) , and Westchester Community Health Center (https://westchestercommunityhealthcenter.org/) , who were selected by our customers to each receive $3,500.
And a special thanks to White Plains Mayor Justin Brasch, White Plains Common Council President Victoria Presser, and White Plains Common Council members Evelyn Alicea-Santiago, Jeremiah Frei-Pearson, and Nick Wolff for attending the event, as well as to NY State Senator Shelley Mayer and NY State Assembly Member Amy Paulin for issuing proclamations in honor of each organization.
These grants bring our total donations to $74,000 since opening. As we continue to face rising costs and yet another competitor coming soon to the neighborhood, we remain deeply grateful for the loyalty and support of our regular customers, who make this possible.
Summer Drinks Coming Soon
Our summer drink menu is coming soon! ☀️ Stay cool this summer with our Refreshers, flavored lemonades, Healthy Fusions, iced teas, and frappes.
(Lots of) News from our Nonprofit Partners (https://www.thepamplemousseproject.com/community-focus/)
White Plains Sustainability Fair (https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/556/Sustainable-White-Plains-Committee)
The Sustainable White Plains Committee (https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/556/Sustainable-White-Plains-Committee) will be hosting the White Plains Sustainability Fair (https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/556/Sustainable-White-Plains-Committee) on May 16th. Learn about eco-friendly living, healthy food choices, greener gardening, ways to cut your utility bills, EV incentives, and more. Fun for all ages. More info here (https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/556/Sustainable-White-Plains-Committee) .
Civic Helpers (https://civichelpers.org/)
Did you know that there's a nonprofit organization that helps New Yorkers overcome hurdles with government agencies, utilities, and health insurance companies? Civic Helpers (https://civichelpers.org/) serves both individuals and organizations (including other nonprofits) and seeks to solve problems in ways that don't just help one person at a time but also improve things more broadly. For information visit civichelpers.org (https://civichelpers.org/) .
United Way of Westchester and Putnam (https://www.uwwp.org/)
1) The United Way of Westchester and Putnam Community Impact Fund (https://www.uwwp.org/community-impact-grant/) supports local nonprofits serving the needs of the underprivileged, marginalized, or ALICE (those employed but living paycheck-to-paycheck) populations in Westchester or Putnam Counties. Financial requests from local nonprofits to support program or operational efforts, in the range of $5,000 to $10,000, are now being accepted. Submission deadline is May 22nd. For more information about requirements and application process go to uwwp.org/community-impact-grant (https://www.uwwp.org/community-impact-grant/) .
2) Westchester County graduate students pursuing social work or public health careers are invited to apply for scholarship assistance through the United Way of Westchester and Putnam (https://www.uwwp.org/) 's Ruth Taylor Scholarship Fund (https://www.uwwp.org/ruthtaylorscholarships/) . Applicants must be residents of Westchester County and enrolled in graduate studies in Social Work or Public Health on a full-time basis. Submission deadline is June 1st. Evaluation criteria include financial need, public service, and scholastic capacity. The application can be downloaded here (http://www.uwwp.org/ruthtaylorscholarships) . Inquiries can be directed to Tyler Schultz at [email protected].
3) United Way of Westchester and Putnam (https://www.uwwp.org/) will be hosting a free Shred Day (https://www.uwwp.org/shred-day/) for local nonprofits from from 11 am to 2 pm on June 5th at its office (336 Central Park Ave., White Plains). On-site paper shredding will be available. Registration required. Get more info and register here (https://www.uwwp.org/shred-day/) .
Greater Mental Health of New York's Chalk the Walk, Let's Talk (https://greatermentalhealth.org/events/chalk-the-walk-lets-talk/)
Greater Mental Health of New York (https://greatermentalhealth.org/) is hosting Chalk The Walk, Let’s Talk (https://greatermentalhealth.org/events/chalk-the-walk-lets-talk/) on May 28th from 1:30-3 pm at the Sterling Center in White Plains. Participants can create chalk art that shares messages of hope, resilience, and connection as part of a campaign to reduce stigma around talking about mental health. The event is open to the public. Event details are here (https://greatermentalhealth.org/events/chalk-the-walk-lets-talk/) .
GiGi's Playhouse (https://gigisplayhouse.org/westchester/)
GiGi's Playhouse (https://gigisplayhouse.org/westchester/) is an organization that provides free educational, therapeutic, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community. They will be holding their annual Westchester Walk and Dash for Down Syndrome (https://gigisplayhouse.donordrive.com/westchester-walk-26) on June 13th in Yorktown Heights. Click here (https://gigisplayhouse.donordrive.com/westchester-walk-26) for more details and to register or donate.
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