Westchester Community Opportunity Program

Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States51-200 Employees

Westchester Community Opportunity Program, Inc. (WestCOP ) is a private not-for-profit, multipurpose social service agency operating community programs to combat poverty and its adverse effects in Westchester and Putnam counties. 

   Chartered in 1965, the organization each year receives more than 60 grants from corporations, government, foundations and individuals to sponsor numerous programs essential to the well being of the community's residents. These programs include 30 Day Care / Head Start centers, 12 Community Action Programs (CAPs), Substance abuse, Family living program, Homeless prevention and Assistance programs, Emergency food pantries, Surplus food distribution, Energy conservation and Weatherization programs and numerous employment and training programs. WestCOP services include a variety of special projects, such as the Foster Grandparents Programs, an Emergency Homeless Men's Shelter, Seniors in Community Services, Victims Assistance Services, Rape Crisis Services, a Rape Hotline, Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention and Community Services to the Elderly. 

   The main office of WestCOP is centrally located in Westchester with a staff of 40-50 employees who handle the complex administration details for more than 70 programs operating under the agency's umbrella. WestCOP employs more than 569 employees. These workers are supplemented by a number of volunteers that are dedicated to our goals and mission.

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