The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley is dedicated to alleviating hunger and preventing food waste by ensuring that all products available for donation are distributed judiciously to member agencies, practicing responsible stewardship, and actively participating in the community to increase awareness of hunger and poverty. The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley is a…
Grace Episcopal Church is one of the oldest congregations in Middletown, founded in 1845. From its location in the center of the city, the church’s large parish hall has served as a community center for over a hundred years. In 1980, in response to growing poverty and need in the neighborhood, the church opened the Guild…
People facing criminal prosecution have a constitutional right to be represented by an attorney during trial, but there is no such guarantee provided for people facing civil legal issues including housing, domestic violence, healthcare, disability, and veteran’s rights. Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV) fills this gap by providing free, comprehensive civil legal services for low-income…
Astor Services for Children & Families supports children and their families through a wide range of mental health and well-being programs for children of all ages. Offering care management, crisis response and intervention, early childhood education, school- and community-based mental health treatment, and therapeutic out-of-home placement in both foster homes and residential facilities, among other supports,…
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties (CCE Columbia and Greene) came into being in 2012, when the century-old extension organizations in each county consolidated into one entity. Like all Cornell Cooperative Extension organizations, CCE Columbia and Greene works to improve life within its community by connecting people with the information they need. Using a…
Founded in 1947, Green Chimneys Children Services provides educational activities for children with special needs, programming for the general public, and animal-assisted therapy. Offering both day and residential programs, the organization provides a non-traditional, innovative, nature-based learning environment that empowers children to realize their maximum potential. One of Green Chimneys’ offerings is its Community Outreach Center, which…
The United Way of Ulster County’s primary mission is to build a stronger, healthier community. By raising and distributing funds to partner organizations, the United Way helps to ensure access to affordable childcare, housing, mental health, and substance abuse services, vocational and literacy training, and access to emergency assistance in Ulster County. United Way also provides technical…
Greene County has some of the highest rates of heroin and opioid-related emergency room visits, overdoses, and deaths in New York State. Because of this, school districts and service providers see the need for ongoing prevention efforts. In 2018, the Dyson Foundation awarded a grant to Twin County to allow its staff to deliver prevention programming in…
During 2018, the Dyson Foundation responded to providers and community members who expressed concern that children living in poverty are increasingly going without the most essential and basic clothing items. In response, the Dyson Foundation awarded grants to eight organizations to purchase and distribute essential items for economically-disadvantaged children ages birth through 19. These include…
Each year, Dutchess Outreach helps thousands of low-income individuals and families throughout Dutchess County by providing food, clothing, and emergency relief programs and services. It is an anchor tenant in Poughkeepsie’s Family Partnership Center, from which it operates most of its programs. Dutchess Outreach’s longest-running program is the Lunch Box, a community meal program, located in the…