Grandpas United

YPI Holiday Celebration
2025-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Grandpas who participated in this fall’s Youth Police Initiative are invited to reconnect with the program’s participants over dinner. Join for an evening of food, conversation, and connection to strengthen the relationships that began through the YPI. For details, contact Frank Williams at fwilliams@whiteplainsny.gov.

White Plains Senior Hall of Fame Induction
2025-12-05 11:30 - 14:30 | Westchester Marriott, 670 White Plains Rd, Tarrytown, NY, 10591, United States
Two of our star Grandpas, Dr. Vito Sessa and Ervan Caesar, will be inducted into the White Plains Senior Hall of Fame for their dedication and devotion to the JumpStart for Dads program and the entire community!

Mentor Skills and Support Group
2025-12-05 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom (online)
SPECIAL TIME: 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.

Memoir Writing
2025-12-04 09:30 - 10:30 | 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@grandpasunited.org.

Grandpas Go to School
2025-11-21 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-11-07 12:30 - 13:30 | 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.

Mentor Skills and Support Group
2025-11-14 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-10-31 09:30 - 10:30 | 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.

Memoir Group
2025-11-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-28 10:00 - 11:00 | NY

Coffee with Grandpas -- Veterans Day
2025-11-10 09:30 - 11:00 | White Plains Youth Bureau, 11 Amherst Pl, White Plains, NY, 10601, United States
Come hear from our very own Grandpa Robert Abate and learn about his personal mission to record and preserve the stories of World War II American combat veterans. Join us at the Youth Bureau or on Zoom! For details, contact Sharon by emailing sharon@grandpasunited.org.

Meet the Grandpas at the White Plains Farmers Market
2025-11-05 08:30 | White Plains Farmers Market, Court Street, between Main Street and Martine Avenue, White Plains, NY, United States
A great chance to meet the guys and learn about Grandpas United.

Talking Baseball with Lee Mazzilli
2025-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom (online)
All Grandpas are invited to join for a conversation with former New York Mets player and All-Star champion Lee Mazzilli! For Zoom link, email Sam at sscafidi@grandpasunited.org.

Harvest Festival
2025-10-29 14:30 - 17:30 | Bethel Garden, Prospect St & Sterling Ave, White Plains, NY, 10606, United States
A great opportunity to serve the youth in the community as we celebrate the season with food, candy, and activities in a vibrant community garden.

JumpStart for Dads Graduation
2025-10-25 08:30 - 10:30 | NY
By invitation only, graduates of the fathering skills course and their families will celebrate the completion of the program. For more information, contact Vito Sessa at vitosessa1950@gmail.com.

Grandpas Go to School
2025-10-24 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-10-10 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-09-26 12:30 - 13:30 | NY
Grandpas engage elementary-age children in games and activities during their lunch period to promote relationships with positive role models. Contact sharongrandpasunited@gmail.com for more information.

Coffee with Grandpas: Wellness
2025-10-22 09:30 - 10:30 | White Plains Youth Bureau, 11 Amherst Pl, White Plains, NY, 10601, United States
Come mingle with the Grandpas and stay for a presentation on healthy living from the Alzheimer’s Association. In-person or on Zoom! To RSVP, email Sharon at sharongrandpasunited@gmail.com.
GRANDPAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING A BAG OF HALLOWEEN CANDY TO DONATE TO THE YOUTH BUREAU HARVEST FESTIVAL.

Grandpas United on The Kelly Clarkson Show
2025-10-20 15:00 - 16:00 | NY
Tune in to NBC to watch our Grandpas United founders, Frank Williams and Jim Isenberg, as they appear on The Kelly Clarkson Show!

Trunk or Treat
2025-10-19 15:00 | Court Street, Court Street, White Plains, NY, 10601, United States
Join the Grandpas as they distribute candy at one of the biggest Halloween events in White Plains. Grandpas are encouraged to bring their grandkids!

Grandpas United Honored at Bethel Baptist Church
2025-10-19 10:00 - 11:00 | NY
Grandpas United will be honored with a Community Impact Award from the Men’s Ministry of Bethel during its Annual Men’s Day Celebration. Grandpas and their families are invited to celebrate this honor during the morning worship hour. Don’t forget your Grandpas United gear!

Mentor Skills and Support Group on Zoom
2025-10-17 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-10-03 09:30 - 10:30 | NY
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 sharongrandpasunited@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

YPI Bowling Trip
2025-10-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Bowlero White Plains, 47 Tarrytown Rd., White Plains, NY, 10607, United States
Grandpas are invited to celebrate the completion of the Youth Police Initiative (YPI) with a trip to the bowling lanes! Come interact with the youth and police who have spent the last week building bridges. No bowling required, and dinner will be served! To RSVP, please email Sam Scafidi at sscafidi@grandpasunited.org.

YPI Graduation Dinner
2025-10-10 17:00 - 19:30 | Eastview Middle School Multipurpose Room, 350 Main St, White Plains, 10601, United States
Grandpas are invited to join in celebrating the completion of the Youth Police Initiative (YPI). This program partners the White Plains Youth Bureau with the Police Department to encourage positive relations between law enforcement and youth.

Memoir Writing
2025-10-07 14:00 - 15:00 | 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 sharongrandpasunited@gmail.com

Coffee with Grandpas: MLB Player Chris Chambliss
2025-10-01 09:30 - 10:30 | Zoom (online)
Join us on Zoom for a special opportunity to hear from former New York Yankee Chris Chambliss. Chambliss is a two-time World Series-winning player, and he is famous for his 1976 ALCS-winning home run.
To RSVP, email Sam Scafidi at sscafidi@grandpasunited.org.

Recruiting Fathers
2025-09-29 09:00 - 12:00 | White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave, White Plains, NY, 10601, United States
Join for part two of a three-part speaking series from Eugene Schneeberg, an author and fatherhood expert. Come learn about how to engage fathers with social services that are designed to improve their lives and the lives of their children.

Grandpas Community Breakfast
2025-09-26 08:30 - 11:00 | NY
By invitation only, our Grandpa volunteers and community partners across Westchester will be gathering to share the great work they’re doing to provide mentoring and intergenerational support!
