Adult volunteering and student opportunities
Adult volunteering: Our compassionate volunteers have a large and lasting impact on our patients—whether it's by offering a friendly face or helping a child feel less anxious. To learn more about our adult volunteer opportunities, please fill out our inquiry form or review our brochure.
Student experiences: We offer opportunities for high school students on gap year and college students to gain health care experience through a variety of volunteer, patient experience and exploration programs. Learn more about high school and college student opportunities.
Make a gift
Philanthropy fuels and accelerates growth at Northern Westchester Hospital. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from neighbors and our community to continue to bring the highest quality medical and surgical care to our community. Support our mission and make a gift today.
Ways to give
However you choose to support Northern Westchester Hospital, you can be confident that your gift is a lifesaving investment in the health of your community.
Monetary donation
Make your gift online or mail a check payable to Northern Westchester Hospital to:
Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation
400 East Main Street
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Tribute and memorial gifts
Pay tribute to a loved one or acknowledge someone who took care of you at Northern Westchester Hospital with a donation in their name or by purchasing a personalized brick outside our Janet Fields Memorial Garden.
Gifts of securities
We accept gifts of appreciated securities as well as wire transfers. For more information, contact Annette Serrano at [email protected] or (914) 242-8352 for instructions.
Planned giving
A planned gift is a wonderful way to show your support for Northern Westchester Hospital while helping you achieve your personal, financial, estate-planning and philanthropic goals. Donors who name Northern Westchester Hospital as a beneficiary in their will or estate plans become members of the Northern Westchester Hospital 1916 Society. For more information, contact Gaby Golod Greenwald at [email protected] or (914) 242-8392.
Special funds
- The Yablon Cancer Health and Wellness Program provides cancer patients with free integrative health modalities to complement their medical and surgical treatment. Make a gift to the Yablon Cancer Health and Wellness Program.
- The Ken Hamilton Caregivers Center at Northern Westchester Hospital is a resource for family caregivers as they cope with the demands and stress of caring for a loved one with a chronic or acute illness. Make a gift to the Ken Hamilton Caregivers Center.
- Because no child or adolescent struggling with a mental health challenge should suffer alone and no parent should feel helpless, Northwell Health and Northern Westchester Hospital are building a comprehensive system of high-quality mental health services for children and adolescents in northern Westchester County. For more information, contact Whitney Hartmann at [email protected] or (914) 242-8382.
Northern Westchester Hospital special events
The Northern Westchester Hospital Gala is Saturday, November 2, at Chappaqua Crossing, Building B, in Chappaqua, New York. Event proceeds will benefit the Northwell Health/Northern Westchester Hospital child and adolescent mental health initiative. Secure your table or tickets for our 2024 gala to show support. For more information, contact Gaby Golod Greenwald at [email protected] or (914) 242-8392.
Become a member
Key club
The Northern Westchester Hospital Key Club is the cornerstone of the hospital’s annual giving program. Membership starts at $1,000 each year. Members receive benefits commensurate with their giving level. Make a gift or contact Elena Becker at [email protected] or (914) 666-1258.
Physicians club
The Northern Westchester Hospital Physicians Club recognizes physicians who give $1,000 or more annually, not including tickets to events. Members receive benefits that include an invitation to an exclusive annual reception and early-bird access to special events. Make a gift or contact Elena Becker at [email protected] or (914) 666-1258.
The Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation team
Keeva Young-Wright
Associate Executive Director, Operations, Northern Westchester Hospital
President, Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation
(914) 242-8372
[email protected]
Gaby Golod Greenwald
Vice President, Northern Westchester Hospital
[email protected].
Whitney Hartmann
Senior Major Gifts Officer
(914) 242-8382
[email protected]
Annette Serrano
Senior Manager, Foundation Operations
(914) 242-8352
[email protected]
Donate the gift of life
Donating blood is simple and takes 30 to 40 minutes. Please eat meals at regular times and drink plenty of fluids before and after donation.
- You will complete a questionnaire including a short medical history.
- Your blood pressure, temperature and hemoglobin level will be checked.
- You must be at least 16 years old (with parental consent) and weigh at least 110 lbs.
Blood donor requirements
- You will rest a few moments after giving blood and receive appropriate beverages and snacks.
- You will recline comfortably for the donation, which takes 10-15 minutes.
- People 76 and older can donate if they meet the criteria and have a note from their physician.
- You can donate blood every 56 days.
There are some conditions or medications that may keep you from being a blood donor. The technicians explain these to you and answer your questions. Learn more about blood donation.
