Yonkers Insider: Press Release: LEGISLATOR TUBIOLO ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR 914UNITED.

 

(Pictured from Left to Right: Legislator Tyrae Woodson-Samuels - LD13;

Jonathan Alvarez, Executive Director & Co-Founder of 914UNITED, INC; Legislator David Tubiolo - LD14)

 

LEGISLATOR TUBIOLO ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR 914UNITED

 

914UNITED RECEIVES $10,000 IN COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION FUNDING

 

WHITE PLAINS, New York – Westchester County Legislator David Tubiolo, District 14, representing parts of Yonkers and Mount Vernon, is proud to announce an award of $10,000 in community-based organization funding to 914United, Inc.

 

914United was founded in 2020 by Jonathan Alvarez and John Cabrera. From the time of its inception until the present, the members of 914United have made it their mission to reach out to the at-risk youth in the City of Yonkers by further expanding their services to include: food drives, clothing drives, financial literacy seminars, and offering mentorship to incarcerated youth and their families.  In addition, the organization has focused on curbing gun violence in the City of Yonkers and deterring the City’s youth from falling prey to gang recruitment.  “I’m delighted to have procured this funding for a great organization in our community.  Under the stewardship of Jonathan Alvarez, 914United provides an essential service to our youngsters and their families,” said Legislator Tubiolo (D – Yonkers, Mount Vernon).

 

Legislator Woodson-Samuels (D – Mount Vernon) added, “I’m proud to support my colleague, David Tubiolo and this wonderful organization under the leadership of my friend and community leader Jonathan Alvarez.”