The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan (CFOS) improves the quality of life in the region by supporting nonprofit organizations and growing regional philanthropy. The organization has grown substantially in recent years, managing nearly $50 million in charitable assets compared to $29 million just five years ago. These assets represent a diverse mix of 420…
Community Family Development (CFD) is one of the oldest nonprofit childcare centers in Dutchess County, located in the heart of the City of Poughkeepsie since 1971. With a focus on access and equity, its mission is to provide high-quality care and education in a safe and nurturing environment so children can thrive. CFD helps meet…
Empire State University is the State University of New York’s leading online institution. SUNY Empire offers a high-quality education that is flexible and affordable and takes into account work and life experiences that can often translate into college credit. Most SUNY Empire students work full-time while pursuing their degrees. This is especially true for students…
Ulster Immigrant Defense Network (UIDN) is a predominantly-volunteer nonprofit formed in 2017 to provide a network of safety and support to immigrants in Ulster County regardless of their immigration status. UIDN provides underserved and disadvantaged immigrants with direct food, rent, and utilities assistance; a bilingual helpline; transportation and accompaniment to court hearings and check-ins with…
Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County (Habitat) is a local affiliate of the global nonprofit housing organization that focuses on creating first time homeownership. Since 1986, Habitat has built or repaired 341 homes. Homes that are occupied or purchased by low-income families. Repairs are focused on seniors, veterans, and disenfranchised families. Its flagship program is…
Hudson Hall is a multi-arts community center and performing arts venue in the City of Hudson. A civic and economic anchor in downtown Hudson, it offers a year-round schedule of cultural and educational programs in its historic building, which houses New York State’s oldest surviving theater. The vibrant site of wide-ranging activities from the mid-1800s…
Skidmore College is a private liberal arts college with a diverse student body of 2,665 from 46 states and 62 countries, with a faculty of 327 teacher-scholars, an average class size of 16, and a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Skidmore offers 44 majors in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences, as well as…
In 2021, Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress launched The Board Institute to advance greater diversity of board composition across the Hudson Valley. In the region and beyond, nonprofit and community boards of directors often lack racial and ethnic representation that reflects the communities they serve. Recognizing the benefit, importance, and power of having diverse governance…