Organizations
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
A-HOME
Pleasantville, NY 10570
Tel: 914-741-0740
Fax: 914-741-0777
Email: info@a-homehousing.org
Since 1985 A-HOME has been a leader in northern Westchester developing cost effective local solutions to the national crisis in affordable housing.
AMERICAN LEGION
N.Y. POST 1575
136 Jay Street
Katonah, NY 10536
Tel: 914-232-1575
Please join us at our monthly meeting. We meet the first Thursday of the month at 6 PM (1800 hrs) at the Katonah Post. Hope to see you there.
BEDFORD 2020
P.O. Box 812
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
Tel: 914-620-2411
Website: http://bedford2020.org/
Community engagement, education and the creation of grassroots support for climate change projects have been the focus of Bedford 2020 since its creation in 2010.
BEDFORD AUDUBON
35 Todd Road
Katonah, NY 10536
Tel: 914-232-1999
The Bedford Audubon is open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Monday-Saturday) | Sanctuary trails are open from dawn-dusk 7 days a week.
BEDFORD COMMUNITY THEATRE
c/o Town of Bedford Recreation & Parks Dept.
425 Cherry Street
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
Bedford Community Theatre was founded 2002 as a program of the Town of Bedford Department of Recreation & Parks. The organization is now staffed and run by volunteers from the local community. We take pride in being inclusive and welcoming to all who are interested in participating in our program, whatever the capacity. We are proud of what we do and we make sure that we have fun while doing it. We typically stage a minimum of two shows each year, one in the fall and one in the spring.
BEDFORD FARMERS CLUB
Bedford Farmers Club seeks to encourage wise and rewarding use of communal lands and foster an awareness of Bedford’s remarkable agricultural heritage. BFC meetings are held five times a year (April, May, June, September and October), generally on Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. Meetings consist of a speaker and/or on-site tour; a brief business meeting; a presentation by our BFC historian; “Timely Tips” on gardening or the environment; and refreshments.
BEDFORD HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
Tel: 914-381-3356
BEDFORD HILLS LIVE
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
The mission of Bedford Hills LIVE, a 501c3 non-profit, is to strengthen the Bedford Hills community through an organized collaboration comprised of residents, civic groups and local business owners, working in conjunction with the municipal government. Our organization is united in our efforts to make Bedford Hills a vital and dynamic place to live, work and raise a family.
BEDFORD HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION (BHNA)
The Bedford Hills Neighborhood Association is a community-based organization seeking to enhance the overall quality of life for its residents, promote community cohesiveness, and create a safe, healthy environment for all.
BEDFORD HILLS WOMAN’S CLUB
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
Email: bhwomansclub@gmail.com
The purpose of this club shall be to study such subjects and undertake such activities as shall be decided upon by the members, in order that they may broaden their vision through increased knowledge and render service throughout the community.
BEDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
P.O. Box 491
Bedford, NY 10506
Tel: 914-234-9751
Founded in 1916, the Bedford Historical Society is a non-profit, educational organization committed to preserving our historic Town and original Village Green, educating students of all ages and interpreting our collections for the benefit of residents and visitors alike.
BEDFORD PLAYHOUSE
633 Old Post Road
Bedford, NY 10506
The Bedford Playhouse is a vibrant, state of the art cinema, cultural center and community hub, featuring outstanding films, arts-related programming, educational offerings, all in a fun, welcoming space to relax and socialize. Check out first-run movie releases, classics and family fare, independent and art house films as well as an author series, speaker events, music performances, art exhibits, educational offerings, and more.
BEDFORD RIDING LANES ASSOCIATION
Bedford, NY 10506
Email: info@bedfordridinglanes.com
The mission of the BRLA is to preserve and maintain the historic trail system throughout greater Bedford, NY while furthering its equestrian and pastoral traditions for the benefit and enjoyment of our community.
BEDFORD VILLAGE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Bedford, NY 10506
The mission of the Bedford Village Business Association is to foster local business and not for profit organizations with the goal of creating a better quality of life for residents and visitors in and around the historic hamlet of Bedford Village, New York.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester, established in 1939, is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving youth, ages 6 months to 18 years, from more than 40 Northern Westchester communities.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
CARAMOOR
149 Girdle Ridge Road
P.O. Box 816
Katonah, NY 10536
Tel: 914-232-1252
Website: https://www.caramoor.org/
Audiences are invited to explore the lush grounds, tour the historic Rosen House, enjoy a pre-concert picnic, and discover beautiful music in the relaxed settings of the Venetian Theater, Spanish Courtyard, Music Room of the Rosen House, and the magnificent gardens.
THE COMMUNITY CENTER
84 Bedford Road
Katonah, NY 10536
Tel: 914-232-6572
Fax: 914-232-6574
Email: communitycenter@optonline.netThe Community Center, founded in 1992, assists persons in emergencies, in times of transition and in need by providing a supplemental food pantry and a clothing exchange.
COUNTRY CHILDRENS CENTER
P.O. Box 91
Katonah, NY 10536
Tel: 914-2420520
Fax: 914-242-0718
Email: cccinfo@countrychildrenscenter.org
Website: http://www.countrychildrenscenter.org/
The Country Childrens Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit day care center, licensed by the New York State Department of Social Services, and accredited by NAEYC in Washington, D.C. The Country Childrens Center, which originated in 1967, provides quality day care Monday through Friday on a year round basis for children of working families in Northern Westchester, Fairfield County and surrounding areas. The Country Childrens Center offers developmentally appropriate programs for infant through school-age children.
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER
Mt Kisco, NY 10549
Tel: 914-234-4714
Fax: 914-234-4715
Email: info@jlnw.org
The Junior League of Northern Westchester is an organization of women trained for effective leadership in community activities and dedicated to the belief that volunteer service is an essential part of responsible citizenship.
KATONAH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Katonah, NY 10536
Founded in 1949, The Katonah Chamber of Commerce cultivates partnerships that bring together the community and commerce. Our mission is to promote and advocate for all our chamber members and their businesses.
KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART
134 Jay Street
Katonah, NY 10536
Tel: 914-232-9555
Email: info@katonahmuseum.org
Website: http://www.katonahmuseum.org/
Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Katonah Museum of Art originates three to four exhibitions annually, covering a broad range of art and humanities topics. From the beginning, the KMA was committed to presenting exceptional art from all cultures and time periods. The founders’ decision to be a non-collecting institution resulted in a dynamic and flexible exhibition program, which remains one of the most distinctive features of the KMA. The KMA offers lectures, films, workshops, concerts and other events for a general audience; and presents innovative and substantive programs for over 100 member schools.
KATONAH VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY
Katonah, NY 10536
The Katonah Village Improvement Society (KVIS) is an organization of neighbors working together to cultivate Katonah’s unique character and community. Throughout the year, KVIS organizes inter-generational cultural and educational events to enrich the lives of Katonah residents and visitors and to improve and beautify our community environment. KVIS also works on projects to preserve Katonah’s unique historic character.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF NORTH EAST WESTCHESTER (LWVNEW)
Cross River, NY 10518
Email: LWVNEW@gmail.com
LWVNEW serves the communities of Bedford, Lewisboro, Mt. Kisco, North Salem & Pound Ridge. The organization puts on candidate forums, mails out the Voters Guide, registers voters and holds programs of interest. New members always welcome.
NEIGHBORS LINK
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Tel: 914-666-3410
Email: info@neighborslink.org
The Neighbors Link mission is to strengthen the whole community through the healthy integration of immigrants. Our mission is achieved by filling a service gap for new immigrant families, offering education and empowerment programs, involving longer-term residents in volunteer opportunities and creating substantive partnerships with other local organizations.
ROTARY CLUB OF BEDFORD-ARMONK
Email: bedfordarmonkrotary@gmail.comThe Bedford-Armonk Rotary Club is a local community service organization that holds community events, raises money and volunteers and has a great time. Our club includes Armonk, Bedford Corners, Bedford Hills, Bedford Village, Katonah and Pound Ridge. We welcome anyone from our local community to join us and get involved in making the Greater Bedford area even better. Dinner meetings are held the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of Each Month at 6:30 pm at La Camelia Restaurant in Mt. Kisco.
The Mission of the Stepping Stones Foundation is to foster public understanding of alcoholism and inspire recovery by preserving and sharing the historic home, archives, and legacy of Bill and Lois Wilson, cofounders, respectively, of Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon Family Groups.
The privately-run nonprofit National Historic Landmark in Katonah, NY, offers opportunities to explore the Wilsons’ history and the beloved home where they lived and worked from 1941 until their deaths in 1971 and 1988, respectively. Donations of friends help the Stepping Stones Foundation—a tax-exempt organization founded by Lois—maintain, preserve, and provide access to the site and archives.
WESTCHESTER LAND TRUST
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
Tel: 914-234-6992
Fax: 914-234-6673
Email: info@westchesterlandtrust.org
Westchester Land Trust works together with public and private partners to preserve land in perpetuity, and to protect and enhance the natural resources in our communities.
WESTMORELAND SANCTUARY
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Tel: 914-666-8448
Email: info@westmorelandsanctuary.org
Westmoreland Sanctuary was established in 1957 as a not-for-profit nature center and wildlife preserve with the mission to “acquire, establish and maintain for the free use, enjoyment and appreciation of the public. . . tracts of land, including woodland and streams, as a nature sanctuary . . . to promote nature appreciation, preservation and conservation generally, for the present and future benefit and enjoyment of the public.” Westmoreland also offers a variety of environmental education, conservation and recreational programs and events serving nearly 15,000 visitors every year. Through these facilities and programs Westmoreland encourages a deeper understanding and engagement with nature and our environment.