The Dyson Foundation commissioned this regional survey from the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion to begin a dialogue on the issues that needed to be addressed in both the short and long-term. This study showed the community's most pressing needs, in particular providing affordable health care and quality public education.

You can download the original findings in PDF form here.

The Community Pediatrics Training Initiative was established to develop pediatric residency  programs to train pediatricians who have greater skills and interest in community-based medicine, advocacy, and who are better able to improve the health of children in their communities. For more information, visit the CPTI website.

The Nonprofit Sector: A

Vital Economic Force in

the Mid-Hudson Valley

In 2006, the Dyson Foundation commissioned the Center for Governmental Research (CGR) to conduct a study analyzing the economic impact and profile of nonprofit organizations in seven Mid-Hudson Counties. The purpose of the study was to provide a better understanding of the contributions of the nonprofit sector. The results showed that not only do nonprofits bring valuable services to their communities, they also contribute considerably to the economic well-being of the region.

You can download the study results in PDF form here.