The JCC Mid-Westchester Celebrates 70 Years of Community, Culture

lise Dowell, JCCMW CEO, and honorees.On Sunday, March 8 the JCC Mid-Westchester in Scarsdale celebrated 70 years of community, culture, and connection at its Annual Benefit. The milestone evening honored the generations who built the organization’s foundation and the young leaders shaping its future.

In 1955, twenty-two families met to establish what was originally known as the Y, now the JCC Mid-Westchester. In 1967, with the support of dozens of founding families, the organization broke ground on its current Wilmot Road location.

For seven decades, the JCCMW has remained true to its core mission: enriching the lives of families in the community through programs that inspire, support, and bring people together. The evening honored The Arnow Family, David Raizen, Jill and Robert Serling, and Elaine and Alan Weiler, who represented the original founding families of the JCCMW for their lasting impact on the organization. Teen volunteers Eli Friedlander, Kate Glick, Micah Grandwetter, and Alexis Levine were recognized for their dedication, commitment, and service, representing the bright future of the JCCMW community.

Elise Dowell, Rachel Moseley (Board President) and elected officials (including Mayor of Scarsdale Justin Arest, Mayor of New Rochelle Yadira Ramos-Herbert, NYS Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, White Plains Common Council President Victoria Presser, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins, Westchester County Legislator Judah Holstein, and Congressman George Latimar

“The JCC Mid-Westchester is a place where people feel safe, people feel proud, and people feel welcome,” shared Elise Dowell, JCCMW CEO. “I am so excited to see what the next 70 years hold for the JCCMW.”

JCCMW at 70 was a joyful evening of celebration, gratitude, and connection, attended by friends, partners, government representatives, and organizations who support the JCCMW’s vital mission. If you were unable to attend but would like to contribute, simply visit jccmw.org/donate. If you would like to learn more about the JCCMW, visit jccmw.org.

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The JCC Mid-Westchester is a nonprofit organization that supports the community by offering outstanding recreational, cultural, educational, and human services programming to all people regardless of age, background, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Programs are grounded in Jewish values and are open to all! The JCCMW enriches families, connects friends, strengthens community, and helps people lead joyful lives.

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