NOURISHING OUR COMMUNITY

This Thanksgiving, your support provided 702 families with a full holiday meal kit, including a Turkey (or chicken), fresh vegetables, rice, beans, milk, seasonings, eggs, and much more.

On Thursday, November 20^th we distributed 45,000 pounds of food to our community, ensuring that Port Chester families have plenty of food to celebrate this holiday.

Thank you to every volunteer who showed up, lifted boxes, shared a smile, or simply made someone feel seen. Our families went home with full holiday meals, meals that meant relief for parents stretching their budgets, dignity for seniors on fixed incomes, and a moment of joy for families gathering around the table.

Happy Friendsgiving!

Our Teen Center and Welcome Center students from both the middle and high school celebrated Friendsgiving, turning an ordinary evening into something full of warmth, gratitude, and belonging.

They reflected on what they’re thankful for, created crafts, shared their cultures, and sat together for a community-style meal.

These traditions do more than bring students together. They help young people feel rooted, supported, and proud of who they are.

A Better Arrival Experience for Every Family

We’re thrilled to share that our parking lot renovations are complete. The smoother pavement, improved drainage, and safer walkway aren’t just upgrades, they’re an investment in every family that walks through our doors.

This project was made possible thanks to Community Development Block Grant funding administered by the Westchester County Department of Planning. The successful completion of this project was a collaborative effort, and we offer special thanks to our Westchester County partners: County Executive Kenneth W. Jenkins, County Legislator Nancy Barr, Department of Planning Commissioner Blanca P. Lopez, M.S., Landscape Architect Kyle A. Sitzman, and Project Manager Aimee Morabito. Tony Casale Inc. completed the project.

Together, we’ve created a safer, more welcoming space where families can arrive with ease and feel immediately cared for.

CREATING A SPACE WHERE STUDENTS THRIVE

Carver Center is proud to unveil our newly renovated and upgraded Teen Center made possible through the generosity of Impact 100 Westchester’s 2025 Transformational Grant!

Walk into our newly upgraded student spaces and the difference is immediate, brighter rooms and a real sense of possibility. Students now have tools and spaces that help them focus, create, and connect. These improvements send a clear message: our young people deserve the very best. When they feel supported, they rise to meet that belief. They aim higher, dream bigger, and begin to see a future they once doubted.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Meet Armando!

Armando has been the steady force behind the Carver Market — the warm greeting at the door, the organizer who keeps shelves full, and the person who always notices who might need extra help, all while checking in on seniors, reassuring tired parents, and making sure fresh produce is ready even during the busiest weeks.

This Thanksgiving, we’re especially grateful for Armando. His work reminds us that food is more than nourishment. It’s connection, comfort, and community.

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