Well before the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, our social connections were wearing thin. Club membership, attendance at religious services, engagement with volunteer organizations have been in decline for decades and people have spent increasing amounts of time in solitary pursuits such as viewing social media. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly boosted that trend toward…

Following unforeseen circumstances in January and the rapidly proceeding insurrection attempt at the Capitol, as well as ensuing impeaching proceedings, Congressmen Jamie Raskin was forced to reschedule his presentation at our previous All Society Platform on January 31. However, the American Ethical Union is thrilled to announce that he will be joining us for our…

Join us for an Ethics Lab that will focus upon ways to advocate for fair and affordable housing on a very local level – the town/village/city where you live! Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 473 702 460 Passcode: Contact leader@wsfec.org

In August of 2009 Westchester County signed a Consent Decree with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that stipulated that the County see to it that at least 750 units be built that “affirmatively further fair housing” in municipalities that have few Black or Latinx residents to reduce housing segregation in the county.  Almost 12 years…

Join us, HUMANITAS: The Africana Ethical Society, on Saturday March 13, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. for a panel discussion on “Gendered Oppression” in honor of Women’s History Month.  HUMANITAS: The Africana Ethical Society meeting will take place via Zoom on Saturday March 13, 2021 EST. All are welcome. HUMANITAS: The Africana Ethical Society is a…

The story of the Westchester Resettlement Movement in Westchester – A brief history of the welcoming movement in WC and sharing refugee stories: cultural understanding works both ways! Jane Dixon, has been a lifelong resident of Westchester. Dedicated to supporting underserved populations both professionally as a teacher, and through community service. She first became involved…