Grandpas United

Grandpas Go to School -- Elementary Location 2
2026-03-10 12:15 - 13:45, 2026-03-24 12:15 - 13:45, 2026-04-07 12:15 - 13:45, 2026-04-21 12:15 - 13:45, 2026-05-05 12:15 - 13:45 (America/New_York) | NY
Grandpas engage elementary-age children in games and activities during their lunch period to promote relationships with positive role models. Contact sharon@grandpasunited.org for more information.

Grandpas Go to School -- Alternative High School
2026-03-11 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-15 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-05-13 12:30 - 13:30 | NY
Grandpas engage high school-age children in activities and discussion during their lunch period to promote relationships with positive role models. Contact fwilliams@whiteplainsny.gov for more information.

Finding Your Passion with Donnie Simmons
2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:00 | White Plains Youth Bureau, 11 Amherst Pl, White Plains, NY, 10601, United States
Donnie Simmons is leading the Youth Bureau’s Youth Council seniors in a two-day workshop on March 4th and 11th to help them identify their passions as they prepare for college. Grandpas are invited to share their perspectives and wisdom with the group. Limited spots available — email sscafidi@grandpasunited.org for more information.

Grandpas Go to School -- Elementary Location 1
2026-03-13 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-03-27 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-17 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-05-01 12:30 - 13:30 | NY

St. Patrick's Day Parade
2026-03-14 | NY
Join the Grandpas United cohort in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade! To sign up, email sharon@grandpasunited.org.

New York Fathering Conference
2026-03-17 08:00 - 15:30 | Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave, White Plains, NY, 10606, United States
Register by clicking here.
Mentoring men, strengthening families, and transforming communities.

Fathers are important to the well-being of their children, their families, and their communities.
Join us to explore critical topics, including the role of fathers, parenting, mental health, equity, economic mobility, technology, and community resources and how these subjects contribute to the happiness, security, and success of fathers and families in our communities.

Tickets are $35 each, and they include breakfast and lunch.

Lunch Bunch
2026-03-19 12:00 - 14:00 | White Plains Community Center, 65 Mitchell Pl, White Plains, NY, 10601, United States
Join us for our inaugural Lunch Bunch, an opportunity for Grandpas to meet for lunch and socialize with one another! We’re brown bagging it, so bring your meal and let’s have fun!

Mentor Skills and Support Group
2026-03-20 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-10 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-24 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-08 09:30 - 11:00 | Zoom (online)
Learn new mentoring skills, share strategies, challenges, and successes in a supportive space. The group is open to our Grandpas in all locations to strengthen their impact with youth while building confidence, connection, and a sense of shared purpose. Email sharon@grandpasunited.org for the Zoom link.

Port Chester Chapter: Volunteer Interest Meeting
2026-03-26 14:15 - 15:00 | Port Chester Recreation Department, 222 Grace Church St, Port Chester, NY, 10573, United States
Any gentlemen interested in becoming a Grandpas United volunteer are invited to meet at the Port Chester Recreation Department Conference Room!

YPI Awards Ceremony
2026-03-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Eastview Middle School Multipurpose Room, 350 Main St, White Plains, 10601, United States
Grandpas are invited to celebrate the completion of the Youth Police Initiative (YPI), a program for young women that partners the White Plains Youth Bureau with the Police Department to build positive relationships with female law enforcement officers. To RSVP, email Sam Scafidi at sscafidi@grandpasunited.org.

Intergenerational Family Feud
2026-04-09 17:30 - 20:00 | White Plains Senior Center, 65 Mitchell Pl, White Plains, NY, 10601, United States
Family Feud night is a lively, competitive game where two teams guess the most popular answers to survey questions to score points, featuring face-offs, strategic guessing, a high-energy host, and bonus rounds for a winning team to claim victory. It’s a classic game of popular opinion, bringing people together for laughter and fun!
Register in person at the Community Center, online at cityofwhiteplains.com, or call 914-422-1423. Registration begins March 2026
Limited transportation available to White Plains residents 60 or older.

White Plains Hospital Health Fair
2026-04-11 08:30 - 14:00 | Calvary Baptist Church, 188 Orawaupum Street, White Plains, NY
Come visit the Grandpas as we table at the White Plains Hospital Health Fair! We’re spreading the word about the health benefits of joy through service!

Memoir Writing
2026-04-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-28 10:00 - 11:00 | White Plains Youth Bureau, 11 Amherst Pl, White Plains, NY, 10601, United States
An opportunity to share your stories among friends. For more info, contact Sharon at sharon@grandpasunited.org.

Keltz Distinguished Public Health Service Award Presentation
2026-04-16 09:30 - 11:00 | Scarsdale Public Library, 54 Olmsted Rd, Scarsdale, NY, 10583, United States
Join us in celebrating our incredible JumpStart for Dads founders as they accept this Public Health Service Award!

Lunch Bunch
2026-04-16 12:00 - 14:00 | White Plains Community Center, 65 Mitchell Pl, White Plains, NY, 10601, United States
Join us for Lunch Bunch, an opportunity for Grandpas to meet for lunch and socialize with one another! We’re brown bagging it, so bring your meal and let’s have fun!

JumpStart for Dads Graduation
2026-05-02 08:30 - 10:30 | Sam’s of Gedney Way, 50 Gedney Way, White Plains, NY, 10605, United States
Grandpas are invited to celebrate with new JumpStart for Dads graduates and their families as they officially complete the program! A full breakfast will be served in the Hathaway Hall event space in the basement of Sam’s of Gedney Way. To confirm your attendance, email sscafidi@grandpasunited.org.

Salute to Seniors
2026-05-07 09:30 - 13:30 | Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave, White Plains, NY, 10606, United States
Grandpas United will be tabling at Westchester County’s Salute to Seniors to recruit new volunteers for our community engagement. Come by to say hi and learn more about our programming! To sign up to table, contact sharon@grandpasunited.org.
