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We 'Pitch-In' together, volunteering our time to make a difference in our community

We also attend social events together to connect, build friendships and network

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2026 Grant Recipients

The Grace Network’s mission is to ensure that no child faces the indignity of hygiene insecurity. Through our network of nearly 200 Chicagoland schools, we support over 10,000 unhoused students annually and distribut

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Jane's Room mission is to Create compassionate spaces and elevatie the quality of care for families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss. History: Bob and Berkley Wellstein went through the unimaginable…they had

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Founded in 2022 by Nina Vinik, a Chicago attorney and 20-year veteran of the gun violence prevention movement, Project Unloaded works to prevent gun violence in all its forms by educating, engaging, and empowering teen

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Through our internal pitch process, our members educate their peers about unmet needs in the community by championing the causes about which they are most passionate.Pitch Your Peers (PYP) is committed to promoting volunteerism, informed philanthropy, and collaborative giving, as well as to fostering connections among women looking to share and grow their interests in these areas.PYP was founded in Greenwich, Connecticut, in 2016. Since its inception, five more chapters have been established. Collectively, by the end of 2025, PYP will have awarded over $2.5 million in grants to local community initiatives in Greenwich, CT, King County, WA, Cook County, IL, The Hamptons, NY, Westchester, NY and Palm Beach, FL!

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Community Voices

"It is an honor to be a part of PYP Westchester. Working with like-minded women to make a difference in our community has opened my eyes to the needs closest to us and I look forward to making an impact on local initiatives."

PYP Westchester Member Sarah Ardire

"As a member of PYP Westchester, it has been a pleasure to meet more philanthropic-minded women in our community, learn about the charitable organizations they are most passionate about and pool our resources to make a greater financial impact than we might be able to do on our own."

PYP Weschester Member Mary Capaldi

"Being a part of PYP Westchester has been an incredibly meaningful way to become more connected to both my local community and an amazing network of philanthropic women."

PYP Westchester Member Kim Viggiano

"PYP was exactly what I was looking for in my next steps for philanthropy work. The local focus and the importance of local organizations to our members is essential. As my kids have grown out of our local school system, PYP roots my charitable giving in our community. Each member shares a similar desire to support local efforts. We have donated to both grassroots and more developed organizations. This group expands my horizons for local giving. It is a gift to our community."

PYP Westchester Member Laura Becton