How to Fundraise in Pelham, NY

The Pelhams — Pelham village and Pelham Manor — are two small incorporated villages in the southernmost part of Westchester, adjacent to the Bronx and New Rochelle. They share a school district, a community identity, and a civic culture that is exceptionally engaged for communities of their size. Pelham residents take school, civic, and neighborhood participation seriously.

Key channels in Pelham

• Nextdoor Pelham: very active and covering both villages. High homeownership and civic engagement make Nextdoor one of the primary community information channels.
• Facebook groups: "Pelham Community," "Pelham NY Neighbors," and school-specific pages. Well-moderated and active.
• Pelham UFSD PTAs: among the most engaged small-district PTAs in Westchester. Pelham school fundraising is well-organized and regularly successful. The district serves both villages through its communication channels.
• The Pelham Weekly and local outlets: local news coverage for community causes. A community story in the Pelham Weekly reaches engaged local readers who care about what's happening in the villages.
• Civic organizations: the Pelham Civic Association, Pelham Foundation, and other village organizations provide established community reach for causes they endorse.

What works in Pelham

The Pelhams are a strong fundraising environment — high civic participation, well-organized school communities, above-average household incomes, and tight community networks. School causes, park improvements, community events, and neighbor-emergency funds all raise well. The communities' proximity to the Bronx means some campaigns extend their reach into adjacent New York City neighborhoods, particularly for causes that serve overlapping communities.

See the Westchester County guide and all Westchester guides.