Service Clubs & Organizations

Find a way to get involved in the Community.  This page lists Service Clubs and Organizations active in the Town of Yorktown.

Organization Contact Info
Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK)
The Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK) is a New York-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Founded in 2002 by members of the Yorktown Heights community, the Alliance for Safe Kids was incorporated in 2006 as a charitable organization. ASK is a coalition representing all sectors of our community working together to provide a safety net for our youth and families.

P.O. Box 106
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
info@allianceforsafekids.org
allianceforsafekids.org

American Legion Post 1009
The American Legion, commonly known as the Legion, is a non-profit organization of U.S. war veterans headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is made up of state, U.S. territory, and overseas departments, and these are in turn made up of local posts.

Sons of the American Legion Post 1009
SAL Squadron 1009, Yorktown Heights, NY was Chartered on November 11, 2017. We are dedicated to honoring our Fathers or Grandfathers by supporting American Legion Post 1009 and ALL our Veterans.

235 Veterans Road
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 962-2843

www.nylegion1009.org
www.sal1009ny.org

Cub Scout Pack 164
Pack 164 runs a year-round program filled with activities for children from first grade through 5th grade and is part of the BSA Greater Hudson Valley Council. 
John Griffiths, Cubmaster
​Elaine Griffiths, Committee Chair
(914) 813-0243
egriffiths@optonline.net
www.yorktown164.org

BSA Troop 173 St. Patrick's Church
Troop 173 is chartered by St. Patrick's Church, Yorktown Heights, NY and is part of the Greater Hudson Valley Council.

St. Patrick's Church
info@troop173-yorktown.org
troop173-yorktown.org
BSA Troop 174 Yorktown Heights
Troop 174 has been chartered by Grace Lutheran Church, Yorktown Heights, NY since 1974 and is part of the Greater Hudson Valley Council.
sites.google.com/site/troop174yorktown
Chamber of Commerce
The mission of The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economic development and growth of the town’s five business hamlets through a coordinated program of promotional activities and membership benefits.
Karen Trendell, President
360 Underhill Avenue
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 245-4599
info@yorktownchamber.org
yorktownchamber.org
Christopher Columbus Society
Established in 1957, Italian-Americans of the Yorktown community formed in common bond the Christopher Columbus Society in order to foster, develop and promote good citizenship and to increase interest and understanding of Italian Heritage, cultural and scientific contributions to mankind; and to work unceasingly for the advancement of Italian-Americans. The club is made up of a diverse bunch of guys from several surrounding communities.
118 Mahopac Avenue
Granite Springs, NY 10527
914-248-7068
ccsyorktown.club
Elks Lodge B.P.O.E.
Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, by undertaking projects that address unmet need, and by honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans.
BPOE Lodge #2324
P.O. Box 415
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
yorktownelks.com
Girls Scouts Heart of the Hudson/Lakeland East
Including: Ben Franklin Elementary, Thomas Jefferson Elementary, Copper Beach Middle School, and Lakeland High School
Contact: Gail Sullivan
gailsullivan1@gmail.com
Girl Scouts at Thomas Jefferson Elementary Contact: Pat Byrnes
tj.girlscoutpatch@gmail.com
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson/Yorktown
Yorktown Girl Scouts is part of the Girl Scout Heart of the Hudson Council which covers the seven counties of the Hudson River Valley. There are 83 troops in Yorktown ranging from Daisy (Kindergarten through 2nd grade), Brownies (3rd grade through 4th grade), Juniors (5th grade through 6th grade), Cadettes (7th grade through 8th grade), Seniors (9th and 10th grade) and Ambassadors (11th and 12th grade). Also "Juliettes", who are girls who work the program independently. Juliettes receive the full resources of the community and are well supported with programming, activities and trip opportunities.
Contact: Julia Liucci at homejal@aol.com
Joyce McCoy at mccoyequator@aol.com
www.yorktowngirlscouts.org
Irish American Social Club of Northern
Westchester and Putnam Counties
P.O. Box 271
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic lay organization with more than 1.7 million members in 13,000 councils located throughout the world. Our Council serves Catholic men over 18 in both St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Shrub Oak and St. Patrick’s Parish in Yorktown. We are united in service to our Catholic Church, our communities, schools, neighborhoods and the many in need on our streets and around the world.  Knights share camaraderie with men of similar values, who desire to deepen their faith, and protect and enhance family life.

Fr. John LaFarge Council 4012
P.O. Box 103
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
914-844-6550
kofccouncil4012@optonline.net

Knights of Pythias - Yorktown Lodge #859
The Order of Knights of Pythias is an international, non-sectarian fraternal order, established in Washington, DC on February 19, 1864 by Justus H. Rathbone. It was the first fraternal order to be chartered by an Act of Congress. 
Unitarian Meeting Hall
1698 Strawberry Road
Mohegan Lake, NY 10547
Meets on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
www.facebook.com/groups/60827595123
Lakeland Education Foundation
The Lakeland Education Foundation seeks to provide opportunities for the students and staff of Lakeland to expand learning opportunities, to maximize the potential of each student, and to augment the fine work that is already underway in the Lakeland Schools.
P.O. Box 132
Shrub Oak, NY 10588
(914) 245-1700
lef@lakelandschools.org
My Brother Vinny
My Brother Vinny is a NYS 501c3 non-profit charitable organization that organizes the distribution of furniture, housewares, food, and clothing to U.S. Veterans, outreach groups, shelters and families in Westchester County/vicinities. They run an annual My Brother Vinny Walk and help local animal shelters and rescue groups in the aid and support of animal welfare. We establish and implement community based events geared towards improving the enjoyment of life, happiness and health of the emotionally, physically and intellectually disabled.

My Brother Vinny
P.O. Box 644
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 299-2106
mybrothervinny@yahoo.com
mybrothervinny.org

www.firstgiving.com/mybrothervinny

RideConnect of Westchester
RideConnect is a not-for-profit program of Family Services of Westchester dedicated to finding the fastest and most cost-effective transportation options to meet the needs of older adults, age 60+, in southern Putnam and Westchester Counties.

Be a volunteer by calling (914) 864-0955 or completing an online form here.

Call 914-242-7433 or visit the RideConnect website to request a ride: www.rideconnectwestchester.org

Support Connection
SUPPORT CONNECTION, INC. is a not-for-profit organization that provides emotional, social and educational support to women, their families and friends affected by breast, ovarian and gynecological cancer. Although our office is in Yorktown Heights, NY, we help people all over the country via our toll-free services and virtual programs.
40 Triangle Center, Suite 100
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 962-6402
info@supportconnection.org
supportconnection.org
United for the Troops
UnitedForTheTroops.org was created by friends & family of our troops serving the U.S. overseas. Our sole purpose is to make life while deployed a little better for our brave men & women serving in the US military by collecting food, toiletries and goods that the military does not provide them. Some of the items include cookies, snacks, t-shirts and other food items.Through speaking with the troops, even though the military provides them with the essentials for day to day life, may of them miss the extra amenities that they receive while at home. Our goal is to show them that we are proud of them and appreciate all of their efforts while they're deployed.
James Rathschmidt
​PO Box 242, Shrub Oak, NY 10588
(845) 729-4239
unitedforthetroops@gmail.com
unitedforthetroops.org
V.F.W. Post 8328
The Veterans of Foreign Wars is an organization of US war veterans, who, as military service members fought in wars, campaigns, and expeditions on foreign land, waters, or airspace.
257 Veterans Road
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 962-2885
facebook.com/VFW8328
Yorktown 100 
Yorktown100 is an all-volunteer community-based organization that seeks to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in Yorktown, NY, to net zero by 2040. Our goal is 5% reduction per year from 2020 to 2040. We will reach this goal through a combination of advocacy, education and campaigns to help Yorktown residents choose a lifestyle with zero or lower emissions.
P.O. Box 675
Jefferson Valley, NY 10535

yorktowncarbonzero@gmail.com

yorktown100.cure100.org
facebook.com/Yorktown100
instagram.com/yorktown_100
twitter.com/yorktown100

Yorktown Against Heroin
"Information, Education, Elimination."

Our mission is to provide information and foster educational awareness of the epidemic use of heroin. The board of the task force consists of local elected officials, both town justices, law enforcement personnel, and members of our community. It is imperative that we all work together to eliminate this horrendous drug.

facebook.com/groups/YorktownAgainstHeroin
Yorktown Community Dog Park P.O. Box 391
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
914-819-8792
coyoteroc@verizon.net
facebook.com/groups/49774417585
Yorktown For Justice
Yorktown for Justice brings together our residents and neighbors to work collaboratively towards equity and justice in our community through education, advocacy and activism. We are actively working to make changes that address social inequities evident in our local area. We aim to partner with community members and various administrations and establishments in Yorktown on issues of inclusivity, diversity, and multicultural appreciation and celebration. We strive to work towards a material change in the quality of life for everyone living in Yorktown.

yorktownforjustice.org
facebook.com/YorktownForJustice
twitter.com/ForYorktown
instagram.com/yorktown_for_justice

Yorktown Garden Club
We are people with a passion for plants, who like to discuss their form and function in any given space. Our club membership includes all levels of gardeners. Some are newbies and anxious to learn from the more seasoned gardeners and others are master gardeners. However, we are all learning more and more together each and every year and are working to communicate the importance of planting natives.
1095 Bridge Pointe Lane
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
www.gardenclubofyorktown.org
Yorktown Grange Patrons of Husbandry #862
The Grange is a family, community organization with its roots in agriculture.  Founded in 1867, the Grange was formed as a national organization with a local focus. Our members are given the opportunity to learn and grow to their full potential as citizens and leaders.
P.O. Box 254
99 Moseman Road
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914)962-3900
grange862@gmail.com
www.yorktowngrange.org
Yorktown Historical Society
The Yorktown Historical Society is an incorporated educational organization that was established to bring together those people interested in the history of the Yorktown area. We believe every community has a story to tell and the preservation of the past helps to define the individual character of our Town.
P.O. Box 355
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
www.yorktownhistory.org
Yorktown Land Trust
The Yorktown Land Trust is made up of a volunteer Board of Directors who work to preserve open space in the town of Yorktown. Operating as a non-profit tax-deductible organization, the Land Trust uses public education, media commentary, communication with elected officials and discussions with private landowners to encourage planning for open space as an essential part of "smart growth".
P.O. Box 1166
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
yorktownlandtrust@townlink.com
Yorktown Leos
The Yorktown Leos is a community service club for people ages 12-25 who are willing to help others. 
 
P.O. Box 232
Jefferson Valley, NY 10535
www.yorktownleos.org
Yorktown Lions Club
Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world. Its 1.35 million members in more than 46,000 clubs are serving communities in 207 countries and geographical areas around the globe.

100% of money raised by the Lions goes back to the Community or Charities! 

P.O. Box 30
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
yorktownlionsclub@gmail.com

www.yorktownlionsclub.com

Yorktown Love In Action! (YLIA)
Love in Action is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Westchester and Putnam county communities by helping individuals and families that have fallen on hard times. When someone’s in need due to unforeseen hardship, we provide them with the goods we receive through our generous local donations and monthly monetary supporters.

How Does it work?

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 173
Jefferson Valley, NY 10535

Hidden Treasures & Donation Center:
Location: 1736 Front Street, Yorktown, NY 10598
Hours: Sun 12-5 pm, Mon-Sat 10 am-6 pm

talk@yorktownloveinaction.com
www.yorktownloveinaction.com

Yorktown Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Yorktown is a service organization of diverse business, cultural and educational leaders that significantly impacts local and international projects and provides a forum for fellowship and community awareness.
P.O. Box 432
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
www.yorktownrotary.org
Yorktown Small Business Association
Advisors, Advocates and Mentors to Small Business
1795 Hunterbrook Road
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 874-4347
yorktownsba@optonline.net
www.yorktownsba.com
Yorktown Teen Center
Yorktown Teen Center is a 501(c)3 charity corporation established in August 2009. Yorktown Teen Center is open to middle and high school students that reside in Yorktown and surrounding communities. Its mission is to provide safe, positive, enriching, fun, supervised programs for teens.

Yorktown Community & Cultural Center
1974 Commerce Street, Room 102
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 302-2123
info@yorktowntc.org
www.yorktowntc.org

Yorktown Trail Town Committee
The Yorktown Trail Town Committee is a volunteer group, formed in September 2014, to promote Yorktown’s extensive network of trails. Comprised of residents and business owners from the town, the committee seeks to promote greater recreational, health, social, and economic benefits to its residents and visitors through parks and trails. Membership is free and open. The Committee meets monthly.
 
yorktowntrailtown@gmail.com
www.yorktowntrailtown.com
Young Education Professionals
YEP-NYC is the New York City chapter of Young Education Professionals. Founded in 2012, we are a volunteer-run membership organization interested in connecting young professionals across the public, private, and non profit education sectors throughout the greater New York City area. Our members include administrators, entrepreneurs, policy makers, researchers, teachers, and more. 

Joseph Verardo, President 
Young Education Professionals-NYC
nyc@youngedprofessionals.org
https://www.youngedprofessionals.org/yep-nyc.html