IMPACT MATTERS
Empowering Our Community, Together
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Welcome to the October edition of our United Way monthly newsletter!
As the leaves change and the days grow shorter, we ’ re reminded of the importance of community and the power to come together to make a difference. United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region is committed to strengthening our community by focusing on education, financial stability, health and veteran initiatives.
In this issue, you’ll find updates on our ongoing projects, success stories from the people we serve, and opportunities to get involved We’re grateful for your continued support and encourage you to share this newsletter with your friends and family.
Together, we can build a stronger, more equitable community for all.
Sincerely,
The United Way Resource Development Team
Elizabeth Manning
Vice President of Resource Development emanning@uwdor org
845.471.1900 x 3116
Michelle Nepton
Donor Development Director mnepton@uwdor.org 845.471.1900 x 3115
Susan Marchewka
Senior Events Manager smarchewka@uwdor org
845 471 1900 x 3126
Christina Powers
Director of Major and Planned Gifts cpowers@uwdor org
845 471 1900 x 3104
Isabella Hulihan
Donor Development Coordinator ihuliuhan@uwdor.org 845.471.1900 x 3122
A helping hand is always just around the corner.
Get to know the resources around you.
We will continue to introduce you to our community grant partners every month.
We are excited to partner with the Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County and their Crisis Intervention and Case Management Program This program provides emergency financial assistance for families faced with an economic crisis and case management support to help them navigate out of crisis and into stability. Families are struggling to keep their housing and stay current on their bills. The post pandemic recovery continues to be difficult and lengthy.
One
of our goals is to create a more financially stable community.
We want to:
Improve financial access for ALICE and low-income individuals to alleviate short-term financial crises in order to increase local families’ economic position.
Increase annual earnings and workplace advancement of individuals and families in our region.
You can help.
Checkoutourupcomingvolunteeropportunitiesand fundraisingevents.
CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
Join us every month (October 24th) as we prepare our Essential Goods Supply Hub for Days of Sharing and community distribution. This program is essential for supplying local organizations with goods for their clients
Email Rebecca Lull at rlull@uwdor.org to sign up to participate. Monthly Essential Goods Supply Hub Clean Up
Tuesday, October 22nd
10am - 12pm
Lawrence Farms, Newburgh
Help a family farm harvest apples and other produce for the Cornell Cooperative Gleaning Program.
FAREGROUND
Tuesday, October 25th
8am - 1pm
Memorial Park, Beacon
Distribute food to neighbors in need at Fareground’s free monthly farm stand.
LOCUST GROVE HARVEST FEST
Saturday, October 26th
8:30am - 12:30pm 2683 South St, Poughkeepsie
Assist with set up, break-down and running children’s activities for Locust Grove’s First Annual Harvest Fest. Come in costume!
You can host a fundraiser too!
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From birthday fundraisers to fun events, consider donating to United Way of the DutchessOrange Region through your own peer-to-peer fundraiser.
Become a fundraising champion and host your own peer-to-peer fundraiser! Leverage your unique network to rally friends, family, and colleagues behind our cause By creating a personalized fundraising page, you can inspire others to support our mission and make a tangible impact on the lives of those we serve. Learn more, email emanning@uwdor.org.
Wearegratefulforyou.
LIVE UNITED
