Westchester Children’s Association Announces WC4K Program
Westchester Children’s Association (WCA), with The Westchester Bank and the Westchester Knicks, launched a new group, Westchester Companies for Kids (WC4K). The primary goal for the group is to engage the business sector with WCA’s mission: to improve the lives of Westchester’s young people by shaping policies and programs to meet their needs, and by keeping their well-being at the top of the public agenda. WC4K is Co-Chaired by John Tolomer, President and CEO of The Westchester Bank, and Kevin Bovet, VP of Sales and Business Operations for the Westchester Knicks. “The Westchester Bank uses a well-known proverb as a guiding principle. That proverb says that ‘the only time one man should be standing over another is to help him up’” said Tolomer in an announcement of the new program. “When we look at the Westchester Children’s Association, which just celebrated its 100th year, we see the importance of their work in advocating for our children’s health and well-being. We know the fine work they do, and we’re pleased to play a small part in their success. If we can’t advocate for our children, who can we advocate for?”
To celebrate its Centennial in 2014, WCA launched an ambitious campaign to raise $6.5 million, which it exceeded this year. All the funds raised were from private donors, foundations and corporations.
In addition to The Westchester Bank and the Westchester Knicks, eight other companies have signed on to WC4K as founding members. They are: Barhite & Holzinger, and Spencer-Adams, Inc, both real estate agencies; Empress Ambulance Service; New York Hospitality Group; Walison Corp., a real estate developer; and Stop and Shop.
Companies interested in joining Westchester Companies for Kids, should call 914-946-7676 ext. 303.
For more information about Westchester Children’s Association visit www.wca4kids.org.
