Welcome to the Table: The Blue Resource Table's First Newsletter

Together at the Table

Our First Newsletter | Fall 2026

Who We Are

The Blue Resource Table, Inc. is a Westchester County nonprofit based in Peekskill, NY, serving youth in Peekskill and across Westchester County. Our mission is to empower and support youth by providing essential resources and opportunities that foster educational success and personal development.

• IRS-approved 501(c)(3): gifts to The Blue Resource Table are tax-deductible. EIN 41-3097462.

• Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency: the highest level Candid awards, earned in our very first year.

Thank you to our grant funders

• The David & Minnie Berk Foundation

• 9/11 Day and AmeriCorps

• M&T Bank

• Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

• WIN Waste Innovations

• NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital

• Rotary Club of Peekskill

• Allen & Jessica Love

With gratitude to our sponsors

• Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church

• Mt. Olivet Baptist Church

• MOBC Housing Corporation

• Peekskill City School District

• Office of Congressman Mike Lawler

Meet Our Founder: Tuesday Paige McDonald, MPA

Tuesday Paige McDonald, MPA, is a distinguished community leader with over 35 years of experience dedicated to empowering individuals and uplifting youth. Through The Blue Resource Table, she provides school supplies, laptops, scholarships, workshops, programs and other essential support for youth and families.

• 2011 – established a scholarship in her brother's memory for seniors headed to college or trade school

• 2015 – started the Citywide Back to School Supply Giveaway, now in its 11th year and serving more than 1,000 scholars

• 15 years of service on the Peekskill Board of Education

• Master's in Public Administration from Pace University

Our Initiatives

• Back to School Supply Giveaway – free backpacks and supplies for Pre-K to 12th grade, every August since 2015

• Scholarships – the Jason C. Paige Memorial Scholarship and the Deacon Jacob Paige Legacy Scholarship

• Pearlz – girls' empowerment and emotional wellness, ages 5–19

• Life Ready: Expert-Led Workshops – college readiness, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, leadership and mental health

• The Laptop Program (Bridging the Digital Divide) – bridging the digital divide, one scholar at a time

• Community Programs – Youth Choir, Harmony of Thanks Community Choir, Pearlz community service and volunteer opportunities

11th Annual Back to School Supply Giveaway

Together, we did it again. The 11th Annual Back to School Supply Giveaway is in the books.

• 1,300+ backpacks and supplies stocked

• 1,179 Peekskill scholars served

• 2 distribution days: August 20 and 24, 2026

• 11 sponsors, 29 community partners and 53 volunteers

Save the date: The 12th Annual Giveaway is Thursday, August 19, 2027. Community Partner and Sponsor registration is open now.

Kits for Kids: Our 9/11 Day of Service

On September 11, 2026, we honored the memory of those we lost 25 years ago the way 9/11 Day calls us to – through service.

• 207 volunteers, including 109 youth

• 5 days of preparation

• 380 kits with fun goodies, hygiene items and school essentials delivered to Peekskill scholars

The Inaugural Deacon Jacob Paige Legacy Scholarship

On August 18, 2026, at our First Annual Benefit, "A Seat for Every Scholar," at Cortlandt Colonial Manor, we presented the inaugural $1,500 Deacon Jacob Paige Legacy Scholarship. Congratulations to Skyla Houston, Peekskill High School Class of 2025 and sophomore at Daemen University. The scholarship honors the 30+ years Deacon Jacob Paige gave to his church and community.

The Jason C. Paige Memorial Scholarship

Jason C. Paige served the community his whole life – as a U.S. Marine, an NYPD officer, the Attendance Officer at Peekskill High School, a coach and sponsor of Pop Warner football, and a community leader. Since 2011, the scholarship in his name has awarded $26,000 to Westchester County students headed to college. In April 2026, we awarded another $1,000 scholarship.

Coming in October: The Launch of Pearlz

This October, we launch The Pearlz Program, our girls' empowerment and emotional-wellness program. Pearlz builds confidence, leadership, resilience and trusted relationships.

• The Pearlz Club – girls ages 5–11

• Pearlz Rising – girls ages 12–19

• The Pearlz Collective – the women who train and mentor our girls

Life Ready: Expert-Led Workshops

Twice a month, The Blue Resource Table brings in professionals and community experts to teach our scholars the skills school doesn't always cover. Workshops are free for youth in Peekskill and across Westchester County.

• College Readiness – applications, essays, financial aid and scholarships

• Financial Literacy – budgeting, saving, credit and smart money habits

• Entrepreneurship – turning ideas into small businesses

• Leadership 101 – finding your voice and leading others

• Mental Health and Wellness – managing stress, building resilience and knowing where to get support

The Laptop Program (Bridging the Digital Divide)

Homework, research and college applications all happen online, but not every scholar has a computer at home. Through our Laptop Program, students apply to receive a laptop for school. Five laptops given so far — 4 refurbished and 1 for a college-bound scholar.

GivingTuesday – December 1, 2026

Our goal is $25,000 for youth in Peekskill and across Westchester County. Mark your calendar, give, and invite friends to join you.

Together at the resource table,

Tuesday Paige McDonald, MPA

Founder and Executive Director, The Blue Resource Table, Inc.