The Poughkeepsie Children’s Cabinet (PCC) exists to create and coordinate a cradle-to-career continuum of services, supports, and opportunities that ensures every child can thrive in Poughkeepsie regardless of race, ethnicity, poverty, or circumstance. The Cabinet believes that a child’s zip code should not limit their success. The PCC seeks to cultivate a critical mass of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (BTCF) works to strengthen the communities of Berkshire County, MA; Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County, NY; and northwest Litchfield, County, CT through grantmaking, promoting philanthropy, and supporting the nonprofit sector. By responding to the region’s highest priority issues, while addressing their root causes, Berkshire Taconic is expanding the role of…
The Winners Circle Project (WCP) is a workforce and youth development program. Conceived in early 2019, its goal is to create opportunities for high school students to get hands-on experiences that combine their interests in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math with the world of racing by building a race car from the ground up. Using a…