AN E-NEWSLETTER FROM WIHD FOR OUR COMMUNITY | ISSUE 01 | June 27, 2023

Welcome to our Quarterly Newsletter

We’ve started a quarterly newsletter to bring you the latest on WIHD’s work with people with disabilities and vulnerable children.

We’ll share details about exciting WIHD events, media appearances, program accomplishments, new publications, perspectives from our staff and clients, and much more. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the email footer.

July 20 - Attend Community Pints at Captain Lawrence

Join us Thursday, July 20th from 6 pm to 10 pm for a fun evening out at Westchester’s favorite brewery! All ages are welcome!

A minimum $5 donation gets you happy hour pricing on all beers and cocktails. With a $25 or $50 donation, you’ll get a WIHD beer glass or swag.

>> Reserve your spot

Sept 14 to 17 - One Too Many 5K to end child abuse

Anyone, anywhere can join this virtual 5K to end child abuse and receive a t-shirt.

Select "Children's Advocacy Center at WIHD" at check-out when registering here!

Bonus in-person option! All 5K registrants are invited to WIHD on Thurs., Sept. 14th (4:30pm - 8pm) to walk in-person and attend a Pasta Party. Email epavlovich@wihd.org by Sept. 8th to attend or learn more.

>> Register here

One too many 5K event graphic with people walking pushing strollers using a wheelchair and enjoying themselves

Read our latest Annual Report

In 2022, we developed new programs to support employment for young adults with disabilities and a speaker’s network to empower self-advocates, among other innovations and adaptations to the ‘new normal’ work environment. This has truly been a year of renewal and growth for WIHD!

>> Read our Report

Thank you for supporting our Annual Spring Gala

WIHD Board Chair Vera Halpenny and SVP of NYP Westchester Paul Dunphey in front of a WIHD branded step and repeat at the WIHD Spring Gala in May 2023.

Two hundred friends and supporters attended our Annual Spring Gala in May to enjoy drinks and dinner, participate in the silent auction, and learn more about our programs and partnerships that improve the lives of people with disabilities as well as vulnerable children.

Relive the beautiful and festive evening by viewing our photo gallery. >> View Photos

Watch the videos produced by Dan Habib highlighting the contributions of our honorees: NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester; Natalie Santoro and Family; and the memory of Katherine A. Kelly. >> Watch Videos

In the media: Nichole Hastings podcast about dating

Nichole Hastings (Coordinator of Self-Advocacy & Community Engagement at WIHD, VP of the Hear Our Voices Self-Advocacy Group, graduate of LEND at WIHD) joined the “Radiant Abilities” podcast to talk about marriage and relationship issues facing people with disabilities. It’s full of wisdom and insight and shouldn’t be missed!

>> Listen to Podcast

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