Based in Lewis County, Hand in Hand Early Childhood Center provides high quality care and early education for all children in a safe and nurturing environment, with responsive, loving care and enriching opportunities and experiences that are developmentally appropriate to build self-esteem and independence. Following the opening of its new childcare facility in the Harrisville…
The Regional Food Bank works with a network of food pantries and other feeding programs to alleviate hunger, prevent food waste, and nourish communities in 23 New York counties, from Rockland in the lower Hudson Valley to the Canadian border. The Food Bank is addressing the ever-increasing impacts of food insecurity from two main distribution…
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh is a local affiliate of the global nonprofit housing organization that focuses on creating first time homeownership. Since 1999, it has built over 100 homes in Newburgh, one of the most distressed urban areas in the United States and the largest contiguous historic district in New York State. Key…
North East Community Center offers a wide range of educational, recreational, and supportive services to northeastern Dutchess County and surrounding communities. Its service area is largely rural, making it a key provider in this underserved area of the county. Key Programs: Dyson Foundation grant in 2024:
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…
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…
Located in the small Catskill hamlet of Pine Hill in rural northwestern Ulster County, the Pine Hill Community Center aims to be a place of connection by providing community-building activities that nurture creativity and life-long growth. As with many community centers, its programs are broad in scope and offer something for everyone. In 2022, the…
The Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center (the Center) supports the LGBTQ+ community and promotes positive social change through advocacy, cultural and social programs, wellness and mental health programing, and community education. Located in Kingston, NY, the Center is the largest organization representing the LGBTQ+ community in the Mid-Hudson Valley region. The Center provides vital human…
The Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood (GHPN) works to help children and families reach their full potential through cradle-to-career programming. Based on the highly successful Harlem Children’s Zone model, Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood improves outcomes for students by identifying unmet needs in the community and working to meet them through direct service, collaboration, community building, and/or…
Grace Smith House enables individuals and families to live free from domestic violence by providing a comprehensive range of emergency, residential, and community-based domestic violence services to individuals and their children in Dutchess County. When Grace Smith House opened in the early 1980s, no one envisioned that the organization would serve over 2,000 families each…