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Letter to the Editor: Katherine Outcalt, President, The Community Fund



Nov. 12, 2014:

To the Editor:

I am writing to remind all of our residents that The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe has launched its annual campaign for 2014-15. While we are off to a strong start, we have a lot of ground to cover to reach our goal of $550,000.

As president of The Community Fund, I am often asked why one should donate to the Fund. I respond by asking them to imagine our community without the EVAC ambulance or transportation, home help, and activities for our seniors through the Senior Citizens Council and Gramatan Village. 

Our Community Fund supports counseling services at subsidized rates for those in need at The Counseling Center, drug and substance abuse education through The Maxwell Institute, support for children and adults in our community who have suffered the loss of a loved one through The Bereavement Center of Westchester, and my personal favorite, free flu shots with NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital.

These are just some examples of the wonderful agencies we are fortunate to have at our grasp.

Many thanks to those of you who have already made your contribution. Your early support helps us determine the level of financial assistance we can provide to the 24 agencies and programs that service our area. And I strongly encourage those who have not yet made a donation to do so. 

A contribution to The Community Fund is a fantastic return on your dollar. What better way to ensure that we continue to live in a safe and desirable community. Every dollar raised here stays here!

Please visit www.thecommunityfund.org for information on the agencies and programs The Community Fund supports or to donate online. And if appropriate, please remember The Community Fund in your company's matching gift, employee giving, or United Way campaigns.

Katharine Outcalt
President, The Community Fund

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Bronxville Overview

Bronxville is a quaint village (one square mile) located just 16 miles north of midtown Manhattan (roughly 30 minutes on the train) and has a population of approximately 6,500. It is known as a premier community with an excellent public school (K-12) and easy access to Manhattan. Bronxville offers many amenities including an attractive business district, a hospital (Lawrence Hospital), public paddle and tennis courts, fine dining at local restaurants, two private country clubs and a community library.

While the earliest settlers of Bronxville date back to the first half of the 18th century, the history of the modern suburb of Bronxville began in 1890 when William Van Duzer Lawrence purchased a farm and commissioned the architect, William A. Bates, to design a planned community of houses for well-known artists and professionals that became a thriving art colony. This community, now called Lawrence Park, is listed on the National register of Historic Places and many of the homes still have artists’ studios. A neighborhood association within Lawrence Park called “The Hilltop Association” keeps this heritage alive with art shows and other events for neighbors.

Bronxville offers many charming neighborhoods as well as a variety of living options for residents including single family homes, town houses, cooperatives and condominiums. One of the chief benefits of living in “the village” is that your children can attend the Bronxville School.

The Bronxville postal zone (10708, known as “Bronxville PO”) includes the village of Bronxville as well as the Chester Heights section of Eastchester, parts of Tuckahoe and the Lawrence Park West, Cedar Knolls, Armour Villa and Longvale sections of Yonkers. Many of these areas have their own distinct character. For instance, the Armour Villa section has many historic homes and even has its own newsletter called “The Villa Voice” which reports on neighborhood news.

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Village of Bronxville Administrative Offices
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