Welcome from President & CEO and Chair of the Board
Welcome to our Celebration of Service! Tonight, we proudly recognize the outstanding organizations and individuals who are deeply committed to strengthening our community through vital health, education and financial stability initiatives.
A special highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the Distinguished Leadership Award to Orange Bank & Trust, whose unwavering commitment has been a beacon of support for local nonprofits like ours.
We extend heartfelt gratitude to the over 200 organizations whose exceptional workplace giving campaigns have been instrumental in our success. Your employee outreach, engaging events, and generous supply drives have played a crucial role in our ability to serve.
As you know, United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region remains steadfast in addressing critical community needs. From preventing evictions and helping families find employment to ensuring vulnerable children have the resources they need and providing vital emergency support, your partnership makes it all possible. This impact is amplified through our collaboration with over 30 key nonprofit partners, delivering essential resources for survival and long-term success. We also recognize the tireless dedication of our Board of Directors and staff, who work relentlessly to extend a helping hand. Our emergency crisis programming and events like Days of Sharing, which distributed over $330,000 worth of goods this year, provide crucial support to those who need it most.
Thank you for joining us tonight. Your presence and support are invaluable, and we look forward to continuing to build a stronger community together.
Jeannie Montano, President & CEO
Kevin Cleary, Chair of the Board
United Way Board of Directors United Way Staff
BOARD OFFICERS
Kevin Cleary, Chair Retired, IBM
Tim Eisentraut, 1st Vice Chair UPS
Catherine (Candy) E. Davies, 2nd Vice Chair Retired, SUNY New Paltz
Susan L. Howell, Treasurer RBT CPAs, LLP
Michael Mazzuca, Secretary TEG Federal Credit Union
BOARD MEMBERS
Heather Bell
President & CEO, Orange County Chamber of Commerce
Amy J. Berger Retired, IBM
Fred Clarke, Esq
Law Office of Fred Clarke
Matthew Cruz
DSL Financial Services
Jasmin Davis
Sun River Health Foundation
Arthur DeDominicis, CPA Certified Public Accountant & Consultants
Christopher Gilbert
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.
Timothy Kane Retired, IBM
Phillip Lekanides Rhinebeck Bank
Michael Lesler
EVP & CFO, Orange Bank & Trust
Sharon A. McGinnis
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.
Marta Newkirk
Dutchess Community College
Michelle S. O’Reilly PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP
Kimberly Pennington KeyBank
Barry Rothfeld Retired, Poughkeepsie Journal
John Stroligo TD Bank
Mark Villanti Retired Educator
Jeannie Montano President & CEO
Lauren Spangler
Executive Assistant to the President & Office Manager
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Elizabeth Manning Vice President of Resource Development
Michelle Nepton Senior Director of Development
Susan Marchewka Senior Manager Events Isabella Hulihan Development Coordinator
COMMUNITY IMPACT DEPARTMENT
Melissa Clark, MA Vice President of Community Impact
Rebecca Lull
Director of Community Impact
Sharon Shah Data and Prospect Research Manager
Barbara Nectow Food Security VISTA
Deidre Sepp Food Security VISTA
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Sue Manning Vice President of Finance & Administration
Jane Johnson Director of Finance
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Samantha Lowe
Marketing Director
Patricia Ten
Marketing Associate
Persia Ali
Social Media Coordinator (temp)
CELEBRATION of Service
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025
City Winery, Montgomery, NY
5:30PM Cocktail Reception, Online Auction
PROGRAM
6:30 – 8:30PM Dinner, Awards Ceremony, Entertainment & Live Auction
Emcee Welcome
Anne Marie “Annie” Leamy & Ryan Dutcher
Talent United Recognition
President’s Remarks
United Way President & CEO: Jeannie Montano
Chairman’s Remarks
United Way Chairman: Kevin Cleary
United Way Mission Moment
Dinner
Top Campaign Recognition
Live Auction
Distinguished Leadership Award
Orange Bank & Trust - Michael Gilfeather
Closing
Thank You for your Support!
Premier Annual Sponsors
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.
Pratt & Whitney
Annual Sponsors
CDPHP
IBM Corporation
RBT CPAs, LLP
Resorts World Hudson Valley
TD Bank
Ulster Savings Bank
Bronze Sponsors
Candy & Bill Davies
The Cassalina, Dolan, Cassalina, Marquis Group of Merrill Lynch
Partner Sponsors
Bruderhof Community at Fox Hill
Kevin Cleary & Holly Wahlberg
DSL Financial Services
Arthur DeDominicus, Certified Public Accountant and Consultants
Joy Insurance
Marshall+Sterling
Mutual of America
PKF O’Connor Davies
Rowley Family Foundation
Event Sponsors
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Peacock - Centerpiece Sponsors
City Winery - Dinner Wine Sponsors
Media Sponsors
iHeart Radio
Mid-Hudson News
Pamal Broadcasting
Honorary Committee
Sheila Appel
Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Z. Aronzon
Heather Bell-Meyer
Dr. Elizabeth H. Bradley
Frank M. Castella, Jr.
Fred Clarke, Esq.
Kevin J. Cleary
Matthew Cruz
Catherine (Candy) E. Davies
Arthur DeDominicis, CPA
Ryan Dutcher
Tim Eisentraut
Dr. Robert Gervasi
Christopher Gilbert
Michael J. Gilfeather
Steve and Susan Howell
Timothy Kane
Steven and Linda Lant
Anne Marie “Annie” Leamy
Phillip Lekanides
Michael Mazzuca
Sharon A. McGinnis
Jeannie Montano
Hon. Steven M. Neuhaus
Marta Newkirk
Michelle S. O’Reilly
John P. O’Shea
Senator Robert Rolison
Barry and Rita Rothfeld
Elizabeth Rowley
Senator James Skoufi s
Hon. Sue Serino
John Stroligo
Mark Villanti
Kevin C. Weinman
Dr. Kristine M. Young
Former Distinguished Leadership Award Recipients
2015 Steven V. Lant
Steven V. Lant was our first recipient of the Distinguished Leadership Award in 2015. In 2014 Steve retired as President and CEO of CH Energy Group and CEO of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. Steve has served in many volunteer roles with United Way including Interim President and CEO and Board Chair. Steve and his wife, Linda, are members of the United Way Tocqueville Society.
2016 Daniel Z. Aronzon, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Daniel Z. Aronzon was one of the founding partners and Medical Director of The Children’s Medical Group and served as President and CEO of Vassar Brothers Medical Center from 2004-2011. Danny is a longtime United Way volunteer including serving as Chair of the Board and is a Leadership Society member.
2017 Steve E. Howell, CPA, DABFA
Steve E. Howell is a Director at RBT CPAs, LLP. Steve has volunteered with United Way for many years including serving as Chair of the Board. Steve and his wife, Susan, are members of the United Way Tocqueville Society.
2018 Denise Doring VanBuren
Denise Doring VanBuren previously worked at Central Hudson for over 25 years. During that time, Denise served on the United Way Board, as Campaign Chair and on the Campaign Leadership Team.
2019 Maureen Halahan
Maureen Halahan has served as President and CEO of the Orange County Partnership since 2002. She was a longtime member of the United Way Board of Directors and served on the Campaign Leadership Team.
2020 Frontline Workers
We saluted hero Frontline workers and First Responders from Dutchess and Orange Counties as our Distinguished Leaders in 2020.
2021 KeyBank
KeyBank’s roots trace back 190 years to Albany, New York. KeyBank has a deep commitment to the communities where its employees work and live. We each have the power to change communities for the better. That’s why KeyBank supports and encourages its employees as they volunteer. Working together, all of us can create communities that will support and sustain positive growth.
2022 Adams Fairacre Farms
Adams Fairacre Farms is a community-minded business that loves to give back and they encourage their employees to give back as well. For many years, they have run successful workplace campaigns in their stores; they are deeply committed to serving their customers with the best fresh produce around, and they bring that same sense of commitment to their philanthropy and “fun”raising efforts that benefit the Dutchess and Orange communities at large.
2023 Millbrook Vineyards & Winery
Located in the heart of New York’s historical and bountiful Hudson River Valley, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery flourishes atop a 130-acre estate. Millbrook Winery is a unique combination of history, agriculture, family, and dedication to excellence. Having a long-standing commitment to the local community, the Dyson Family and Millbrook Winery take great pride in being able to support not-for-profit organizations like United Way throughout the Hudson Valley.
2024 RBT CPAs, LLP
RBT CPAs, LLP believes in listening, combined with expertise. This approach is evident in the diversity and depth of services offered to their clients, and in their commitment to meeting their unique challenges and goals. As a Certified Public Accounting firm, they celebrate 55 years of experience providing accounting, auditing, tax, and advisory services to their clients. Their highly qualified team allows them to provide their clients with the personal attention they deserve to help them succeed and grow.
Distinguished Leadership Award Recipient
Congratulations
Orange Bank & Trust Company is the Hudson Valley’s premier financial institution focusing on commercial lending, business banking, and wealth management services. For more than 130 years, Orange Bank & Trust has been an economic engine of the community, managing more than $2.5 billion in assets and playing a vital role in increasing opportunities for local businesses, creating jobs for generations of residents, spurring region-defining developments, and maximizing investments to neighborhood-serving non-profits. Long considered a pillar of Orange, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, Orange Bank & Trust Company now has 16 offices supported by more than 200 of the industry’s brightest bankers, including a recent expansion into The Bronx. The independent bank’s continued robust growth is a testament to its deep ties to the community, vast knowledge of client industries and individual businesses, and corporate culture reflecting a constant commitment to innovation. Its constantly-evolving technology is competitive with the country’s largest banks, yet the community-level lender’s advantage is offering flexible, tailored and creative solutions, intimately personal and collaborative relationships, and around-the-clock human support that’s virtually unheard of at the national chains.
Welcome to Tonight’s Emcees
ANNE MARIE LEAMY & RYAN DUTCHER
Anne Marie “Annie” Leamy has been hosting mornings on the radio for close to 20 years. Her rock all these years has been her husband Sean. He’s an elementary school teacher and collegiate basketball coach at Pace University. She has three boys, Michael, Christian and Aidan. Being outnumbered by the boys, she’s grateful to have her rescue dog Maple. She resides in the Hudson Valley. She’s always ready to make new friends. Find her @annieonair on social media.
Ryan Dutcher is a full time entertainer, illusionist, and comedian born and raised in the Hudson Valley. Voted Best Comedian of the Hudson Valley 2 years running. Ryan loves to make people laugh. He launched his career through philanthropic work for charitable organizations and still to this day knows how important it is to be engaged in the community. You have seen him on some of your favorite TV shows and movies. He has opened for some of today’s biggest superstars, and travels the country restoring laughter and wonder! When not performing, Ryan loves spending time with his rescue pup, Copper (extra bonus points if you know who he’s named after). Wow you’re invested, you’re still reading this bio… in all seriousness thanks for reading and for being here! Connect with him on social media @illusionistryandutcher or visit www. RyanDutcher.com .
2024 Campaign Award Recipients
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.
IBM Corporation
RBT CPAs, LLP
Orange Bank and Trust Company
Hannaford Supermarkets
James L Taylor Manufacturing Company
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
Marshall+Sterling
Adams Fairacre Farms
Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc.
Hudson Valley Credit Union
Orange County Government
Wappingers Central School District
United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region
TOP GROWTH AWARD
Emery & Webb Insurance
Join us for Pull the Tank on June 14, 2025!
Some 2024 Teams include:
RBT, Central Hudson, McKesson, Adams
Below the 2024 winners: Hannaford
Top Corporate Campaigns
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation is an energy delivery company headquartered in Poughkeepsie, New York. The utility serves approximately 315,000 electric and 90,000 natural gas customers in eight counties of New York State’s Mid-Hudson River Valley, delivering service to customers in a 2,600-square-mile service territory that extends north from the suburbs of metropolitan New York City to the Capital District south of Albany. Central Hudson supports provides approximately $2.6 billion in total economic impact to the region and supports more than 5,000 jobs in the region. The company is also proud to support local community service and business organizations through philanthropic efforts, volunteerism and economic development grants. Value-added products and services, including energy efficiency, payment assistance and economic development programs can be found by visiting www.CentralHudson.com
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain a competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information.
RBT CPAs, LLP, with their roots stretching back to 1969, has grown significantly from its early beginnings thanks to their collective dedication and unwavering team values. Ranked among the top 200 largest US CPA Firms out of 42,000 US firms, RBT CPAs is the 3rd Fastest Growing Firm ranked by Inside Public Accounting. Their team of over 160 professionals includes 26 partners and more than 50 Certified Public Accountants. The entire team remains actively involved through a distinctly hands-on approach to leading and managing clients. Their process is not one-size-fits-all. Because the variety of their client base is so diverse, they understand that each client requires unique, personalized service from their team. www.rbtcpas.com
Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine, way back in 1883 - so they know a thing or two about quality. Hannaford is still connected to those early roots as a local market, and the connection they have to the sources of their fresh foods is core to the way they do business. www.hannaford.com
The James L. Taylor Manufacturing Company was founded in Poughkeepsie, NY in 1911 to produce a quick-adjusting, self-locking bar clamp. This began a series of innovations that have established James L. Taylor as the leader in machinery used in the production of wood products. Today, the company is comprised of three divisions: Taylor, JLT Clamps, and Cameron Automation. These three product lines are all manufactured in the same building--a recently purchased 100,000 square foot facility on Salt Point Turnpike in 2017. This move has allowed them to expand as a company and improve their manufacturing processes and continue to create new technology. We are the proud winners of five separate “New Technology” awards since 1986 which are presented at our biannual Machinery Exhibition (IWF Atlanta). www.jamesltaylor.com
C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. C&S is an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities. A special thank you to C&S’s Chester facility that continues to make our communities better. Learn more at www.cswg.com.
Marshall+Sterling is one of the top 40 largest independent insurance brokerages in the country, providing personal and commercial insurance as well as risk management support and guidance, employee benefits, and retirement and wealth management services. With a team of over 550 specialists in offices across six states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Marshall+Sterling is proud to be 100% employee-owned company known for its exceptional insurance services and for its commitment to the communities it serves. Recognized as a ‘Best Practices Agency’ and ranked among the top performers in the industry, their team works tirelessly to secure success for individuals and businesses alike, striving to create a future that is safer and more secure. Learn more by visiting www.marshallsterling.com
At Adams Fairacre Farms, we see every day as an opportunity to share our unique shopping experience from the backyard to the kitchen table. At the heart of Adams is a friendly, knowledgeable staff, dedicated to helping you get what you need and find what you love. Family-founded and deeply rooted in the community since 1919. We are committed to serving our customers with the best selection of local products and freshest produce around. We now have five locations and each store supports local farmers who have been providing the Hudson Valley with a quality product for generations. Because we began as farmers, we have tremendous respect for the farmers we work with across our region. When you shop at Adams you’ll learn that our produce comes from farmers who grow responsibly and put their livelihoods on the line to bring their best from the fields to every Adams market. You’ll get to know the names, and we regularly tell their stories. To learn more about us, visit www.adamsfarms.com.
Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc., one of the nation’s largest investor-owned energy companies. O&R’s two wholly-owned, regulated utility subsidiaries, Orange & Rockland and Rockland Electric Company, serve a population of approximately 700,000 people in six counties and 92 communities in a thriving 1,300-square mile region, principally residential in nature, with a broad base of commercial, industrial, agricultural and recreational facilities. Orange & Rockland serves approximately 230,000 electric customers and 130,461 natural gas customers in Rockland, Orange and Sullivan counties in New York. Rockland Electric Company serves 72,000 electric customers in Bergen, Passaic and Sussex counties in northern New Jersey. www.oru.com
Hudson Valley Credit Union For more than 60 years, Hudson Valley Credit Union has been serving our region proudly, fostering financial freedom and a better quality of life for everyone in our community. Whether it’s a first checking account, business expansion, or retirement planning, their team is ready to help. Visit hvcu.org to learn more or find the branch nearest to you.
Orange County Government Since the beginning of Steven M. Neuhaus’ tenure as Orange County Executive, his administration and the 2,000 plus employees of Orange County government continue to work diligently for the now over 400,000 residents of the County, providing essential services, as well as a safe and wonderful place to live. Since 2014, Orange County’s employees have been tremendously generous, proudly donating over $205,000 to United Way of Dutchess and Orange through payroll deductions. This figure does not include direct, individual contributions from Orange County employees. These generous donations help to provide resources to better the health, education, and financial stability of the residents of our region. Orange County is honored to be named a Top Campaign. The County is grateful to the United Way of the Dutchess and Orange Region for this recognition and extends its congratulations to the other honorees. www.orangecountygov.com
Wappingers Central School District is one of the largest central school districts in New York State, with an enrollment of over 11,000 students. There are ten elementary schools, two junior high schools, two senior high schools, and one alternative high school. “The mission of the Wappingers Central School District is to empower all of our students with the competencies and confidence to challenge themselves, to pursue their passions, and to realize their potential while growing as responsible members of their community.” www.wappingersschools.org
Top Growth Campaign
Emery & Webb Insurance Serving, Educating, Protecting. Now a fifth generation family insurance business, we are much larger today than when we started over 135 years ago. Today our family is represented by six offices and over 95 trained insurance professionals serving our clients throughout the Hudson River Valley in New York, upstate New York, New England, New Jersey and across the entire United States.
A great deal has changed since we first opened the doors in 1886. But how we treat clients has remained the same. As the agency has prospered and grown, our approach remains to listen first, then present our clients with the best options for their insurance programs.
The Emery & Webb vision of business is placed squarely on the principals of integrity and respect; respect for the customer and employees, integrity in the provision of value based services. Our business philosophy is that each and every employee has a personal interest in providing professional and caring services to our customers. We plan and create insurance coverage to provide security for you, your family, your business and your hopes and dreams. www.emerywebb.com
2024 United Way Campaign
2024 Campaign Chair
John Stroligo
Regional Vice-President of the Lower Hudson Valley & Capital Regions for TD Bank
Employee Campaign Managers
We want to extend our gratitude to the more than 200 individuals who have committed to manage the campaigns for your workplace. We know the hard work and commitment it takes to run a great campaign and share the work of United Way within your organization. You are the backbone of our workplace campaign.
Many Thanks our members of
Deidre Sepp
After retiring from 40 years as a career development professional at Mount Saint Mary College, Susquehanna University, and Marist College, I joined AmeriCorps as a Financial Empowerment VISTA for the United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region. My role is to help those living in our area who are at or below the poverty line to achieve financial stability and independence. I have served on the boards of the American Cancer Society and Mount Gulian Historic Site, and as president of the PTO at Poughkeepsie Day School. I am a member of the MidHudson Chapter of the Citizen’s Climate Lobby and have served as a facilitator for Parents’ Anonymous, a self-help group for parents with the goal of preventing child abuse and providing support for parents. I am also a theater nerd, performing with a number local theater companies. Offstage, I work in the summer at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival in Garrison. Thanks to the fabulous team at United Way for putting me to good use!
Barbara Nectow
I first served as a VISTA volunteer in 1980 as a community organizer stationed in Denver, Colorado. As I progressed through my various careers (social worker, public interest lawyer, catering director and labor leader - yes, in that order!) I always knew that I was not destined to retire quietly. I have always been interested in the issues of food security and hunger relief and since retiring I served a year as an AmeriCorps volunteer in Ann Arbor, Michigan coordinating a “food as medicine” project for three health clinics. While in Michigan I also volunteered at food pantries, delivered for Meals on Wheels and made and served food for the Jewish Family Services Nourish Nutrition Kitchen. I am thrilled to be able to continue this work here at home for the United Way through their VISTA program.
2024 Workplace Giving
Adams Fairacre Farms
American Express
AT&T
Athene USA
Ball Corp
BNY Mellon Community Partnership
Bon Secours Health System
C&S Wholesale Grocers
Carpenter & Smith
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.
Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie
Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County
Destination Dutchess
Dutchess Day School
EFCO Products Inc
Elevance Health
Emery & Webb Inc
Enlarged City School District of Middletown
Enterprise
Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions
Family Services Inc
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
FedEx Corp
Global Foundries
Hickey Finn and Company Insurance
HONOR ehg Inc
Hudson Valley Credit Union
IBM Corporation
Illinois Tool Works
James L Taylor Manufacturing Company
JC Penney
Joy Insurance Agency Inc
JP Morgan Chase
KeyBank
Kiryas Joel Village Union Free School District
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Liscum McCormack VanVoorhis
Literacy Connections - Hudson Valley
Macy’s
Marshall+Sterling
Masci, Hale, and Wilson Family Dentistry
McCabe and Mack LLP
Metal Container Corp
Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
Millbrook Central School District
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
New York Life Insurance Company
onsemi
Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc.
Orange Bank & Trust Company
Orange County Government
Orange Ulster BOCES
O’Reilly Auto Parts
Pawling Corp
Paychex Inc
Pine Bush Central School District
Pine Plains Central School District
Poughkeepsie City School District
Poughkeepsie Public Library District
Prager Metis
Raymond James Financial Services
RBT CPAs, LLP
Rhinebeck Bank
Rhinebeck Central School District
SEI
Spackenkill Union Free School District
SUNY Orange
Target
TD Bank
TEG Federal Credit Union
The ARC Sullivan-Orange Counties New York
Think Dutchess Alliance for Business
Tompkins Financial Corporation
Tops Markets
Town of Hyde Park
United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region
UPS
USAA
Valley Central School District
Verizon
Walden Savings Bank
Wappingers Central School District
Washingtonville Central School District
Westage Management LLC
United Way Community Partners
EDUCATION
Develop opportunities for lifelong learning to increase families’ access to education, workforce training and other skill-based development programs.
Dress for Success (DFS)
Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County
Dress for Success (DFS) empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. All our programs furnish her with skills and a confidence that she carries forever and the knowledge that she can actively define her life, the direction she takes and what success means to her.
Spark Studio
The Art Effect
Spark Studios provides 60 under-served teens (ages 14-19) with film and media arts instruction as well as paid work experiences and a safe space outside of school where they can learn valuable technical and workforce skills, gain access to technology, explore careers in the creative sector, build positive relationships, engage in creative activities, and establish community connections.
EDUCATION
Increase opportunities for positive youth development and literacy services to develop positive behaviors and/or read proficiently at grade level.
The Early Elementary Education Program
Boys and Girls Club of Newburgh, Inc.
The Early Elementary Education Program is intended to improve academic outcomes for youth through literacy instruction. The program operates during the school year, Monday-Friday from 3:00pm-6:00pm and consists of three structured hours of activities including homework help and tutoring, academic enrichment and electives including classes in the arts, science and technology and sports.
Green Teen Youth Vocational Training Through Workforce Training
Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County
Green Teen Youth Vocational Training Through Workforce Training helps at risk youth, 14-19, earn wages as they learn vocational and employment skills. They attend programs 3 times/week after school in spring and fall, and during the day in summer. Staff focus on their strengths to give them the confidence and social-emotional skills to exert control over their own behaviors, and social environment. Activities center on life and vocational skills development.
Community Connect
CultureConnect
Community Connect is an after-school and summer academic enrichment program for K- 5 ENL students in the Rhinebeck and Red Hook schools. The program offers academic support that may not be available at home due to language barriers. Improved language, reading and writing skills increase their literacy and academic performance, builds their confidence and improves their social development.
The Teen Resource Activity Center’s (TRAC)
Family Services
The Teen Resource Activity Center’s (TRAC) provides a safe trauma-informed space for youth to feel a sense of belonging and receive mentorship and support. TRAC helps youth develop their athletic, academic, creative, workforce, and social skills in supportive and challenging ways. Staff work with youth to challenge acceptance of violence to prevent involvement in and exposure to gun and gang violence.
River Haven
Hudson River Housing
River Haven provides emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth as they work with a Care Manager toward family reunification or securing another safe residence. The Program provides a variety of evidenced-based Positive Youth Development opportunities and learning experiences to help youth overcome past trauma, develop skills, and build protective factors linked to healthy development.
SproutEd in Newburgh & Beacon
Land to Learn
SproutEd in Newburgh & Beacon is a garden-based educational program for K-2 students. We maintain school food gardens and deliver lessons during the school day, year-round, that educate children in nutrition, cooking, plant science, ecology, and food systems. Our curriculum is experiential and hands-on, offering students a fun, engaging way to apply and develop their academic and social emotional skills.
Book Buddies
Literacy Connections of the Hudson Valley Book Buddies recruits volunteers to read one-on-one with 3rd and 4th grade children who have been identified by their teachers as reading below grade level. Volunteers are trained to use differentiated material to help students improve their reading skills and confidence. Volunteers read aloud, using a dialogic reading method to give children a positive experience with books.
Ending the Silence (ETS)
NAMI Mid-Hudson
Ending the Silence (ETS) is a presentation to middle and high school students given by a certified NAMI lead presenter and young adult with a mental health condition who shares their journey of recovery. ETS addresses substance/alcohol abuse, suicide prevention, bullying and overcoming stigma. It raises awareness and changes perceptions about mental health and instills good citizenship skills to help their peers.
Teen Team
North East Community Center
Teen Team is a resilience-building, community-engagement group for low-income, at-risk youth ages 14-18. The group coordinates its own community service activities and cultural/recreation events. It also benefits from education in social and cultural diversity, healthy relationships, and other life skills that deter harmful behaviors, chosen by our Program Director.
Vassar College-English Language Learners Outreach Program (VELLOP)
Vassar College Urban Education Initiative
Vassar College-English Language Learners Outreach Program (VELLOP) strives to improve academic achievement of ELLs in the Poughkeepsie City School District, which is challenged to educate these students due to lack of Spanish-speaking teachers. VELLOP tutors are Vassar students (often Spanish speakers) who work alongside teachers to support performance of ELLs. Thirty college students devote up to 8 hours per week to tutoring schoolchildren.
Life Skills for Teens
Warwick Valley Community Center
Life Skills for Teens helps develop teens’ internal assets. It provides protective factors through prevention, educational and cultural diversity activities, and helps transition from elementary to middle and high school. Members participate in community service and leadership skill-building activities. Evidence-based environmental strategies and evidence-based/informed programs are implemented.
HEALTH
Increase access to healthy food for families in our community experiencing food insecurity.
Food for Dutchess & Orange County Feeding Program
Food Bank of the Hudson Valley
Food for Dutchess & Orange County Feeding Program will provide low-income Dutchess and Orange County residents with nutritious food when they visit local food pantries and soup kitchens. The grant will fund lines of credit at the Food Bank which agencies will use to secure food. Funds will cover handling fees for donated food and costs for purchased food and will expand agencies’ capacity and enable them to feed more people.
Nourish Newburgh
Newburgh Armory Unity Center
Nourish Newburgh project will leverage the educational resources of NAUC to develop comprehensive programming that surmounts longstanding, systemic barriers to nutrition and healthy eating. This will be incorporated into an established food distribution program that feeds 500 local families monthly at NAUC, providing mutual benefit to clients of both programs.
Food Access Program
North East Community Center
Food Access Program distributes fresh food throughout NE Dutchess. Our food pantry offers weekly walk in service and home delivery. We work with farms to source fresh foods that meet cultural needs. Food is provided in settings that promote dignity, self-efficacy and wraparound services. The hub also supports coalition work to improve resilience and equity in our food system.
Beacon Schools Food Access
Common Ground Farm
Beacon Schools Food Access program ensures that vulnerable students have access to fresh, nutritious food. We distribute groceries to students each Friday so that they have food over the weekends. We also encourage families to participate in our market-based food access programs by providing double up coupons and market cards to use at the Beacon Farmers’ Market.
Food for Kids Program
Food for Kids
Food For Kids currently serves, on average, 250 students on a weekly basis from all 5 buildings of the WCSD. We provide enough food to cover two breakfasts, two lunches, drinks, and snacks for the weekend. We provide additional food when there are longer holiday weekends or extended school breaks. In summer 2024 we provided breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks to cover 6 weeks.
The Food Insecurity Program
Pawling Resource Center
The Food Insecurity Program provides a food pantry that is open to individuals/families that either live, work, or attend school or church in Pawling/Holmes, NY. Clients access the food pantry twice a month on Mon - Fri. 10am - 4pm and until 5 pm on Wednesdays and every second Saturday from 10am - 12noon. Home bound clients also get food delivered twice a month as requested.
City FRESH
Poughkeepsie Farm Project (PFP)
City FRESH removes barriers to healthy food choices and encourages healthy eating habits and lifestyle choices among youth and families by providing access to healthy foods, especially fresh vegetables, and positive, engaging learning experiences at PFP, PCSD schools, and in the community.
Increase nourishing food options in Dutchess and Orange Second Chance Foods
The Increase nourishing food options in Dutchess and Orange serves individuals and families struggling with food insecurity by increasing the amount of nutrient-dense food available. Our innovative model reduces food waste and connects more food to the community that needs it by rescuing and redistributing fresh produce and groceries and also cooking healthy meals.
FINANCIAL STABILITY
Financial Stability
Improve financial access for ALICE and low-income individuals to alleviate short-term financial crises in order to increase local families’ economic position.
Catholic Charities Community Services of Dutchess County
Financial Stability program offers an emergency hotline. Every day the hotline has many calls from neighbors in crisis, seeking to meet basic needs. All calls, if not picked up, are returned the same business day. Being able to speak to a person directly, as opposed to leaving voice mail, is huge for those looking for help. All requests for assistance are triaged by the Coordinator and ED and if appropriate are assigned a case manager by the latter.
Financial Stability
Catholic Charities Community Services of Orange, Sullivan, Ulster
Financial Stability program provides basic care coordination services that include rental assistance, utility assistance, and financial crisis intervention due to medical expenses, eviction, or homelessness. In order to assist vulnerable population in achieving financial stability. As a result, helping children thrive and families become more engaged, contributing members of their community.
Crisis Intervention and Case Management
Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County
Crisis Intervention and Case Management 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 utilities. The post pandemic recovery continues to be difficult and lengthy.
Emergency Assistance Program
Dutchess Outreach, Inc.
Emergency Assistance Program works with families and individuals who are facing various emergencies in their lives and help them become self-sufficient through case management and advocacy to overcome a financial crisis.
The Financial Assistance Program (FAP)
Fearless! Hudson Valley
The Financial Assistance Program (FAP) supports access to emergency financial assistance for the crisis intervention needs of victims and survivors engaged with Fearless! services. The program is intended to increase access to safety and sustainability by minimizing the harmful and ongoing impacts of intimate partner victimization and abuse, including financial/economic injury.
FINANCIAL STABILITY
Meets Basic Needs
Grace Smith House, Inc.
Meets Basic Needs is designed to help victims of domestic violence victims stabilize their lives by providing direct financial assistance to alleviate an impending financial crisis while providing support and services needed to empower them and their children to move towards building a solid foundation of financial stability and independence from their abuser.
Housing Navigator
Hudson River Housing
Housing Navigator provides emergency housing assistance to low-income households. The Housing Navigator works closely with households to help them develop housing stability plans tailored to their needs. The Navigator may assist them in applying for public benefits, connect them with employment opportunities, and/or refer them to childcare, health care, legal services, and other community resources.
The Financial Empowerment Program
Jewish Family Services
The Financial Empowerment Program offers one-time financial assistance to families and individuals experiencing a temporary financial setback. Applications are reviewed by a committee based on documentation of the temporary circumstance and the applicant’s ability to move forward after assistance has been provided. Funds are paid directly to the landlord, utility, or auto-related expense.
Income Stabilization and Homelessness Prevention
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley Income Stabilization and Homelessness Prevention provides legal assistance to individuals who have been incorrectly denied, or terminated from, public assistance programs, including TANF, SNAP/ Food Stamps, WIC, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare, and Veterans Benefits; provides Emergency Cash Assistance–rental and utility arrears; handles Consumer Law cases. This stabilizes household incomes at a subsistence level. or auto-related expense.
FINANCIAL STABILITY
CA$H Coalition Program
Increase annual earnings and workplace advancement of individuals and families in our region.
CA$H Coalition Program provides free tax preparation service for low and moderate income residents helping them to claim all available refunds applicable to their personal situation.
VETERAN
Veterans & Military Families
Increase accessibility to affordable housing and legal services for veterans and their families.
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley Legal Services for Veterans and Military Families will offer free comprehensive civil legal services to veterans and military family members living in Dutchess and Orange County, across a range of its practice areas: Public Benefits/Income Stabilization; Housing/Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention and Intensive STEHP (Orange County Only) Casework Services; Domestic Violence/Family Law; Disability Law; Elder Law; LGBTQ; Veterans and Military Families Law.
VetZero Program
Hudson River Housing, Inc. VetZero Program provides housing assistance for low-income veterans who are homeless or are at imminent risk of homelessness. Through provision of outreach, housing counseling, assistance with initial housing costs, transportation, benefit assistance and service linkages, we quickly place veterans into housing and/or offer the support they need to achieve housing stability and establish community connections.
LEADING the way
Thank you for sharing your talents with your community!
Thomas Kelly Pianist
Bethany Hanchett Singer-Songwriter
Christian Laura Drummer
TALENT UNITED 2025 Congratulations Contestants
Caroline Sottile Vocalist-Dancer
Skai Suarez Martial Arts- Karate
Rebecca Raymond Vocalist-Actor
Lawrence Miller Actor
Thank you
United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region for your committment to our community
We are proud to partner with you.
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Cele ate!
e Bruderhof celebrates the service of those who are building a stronger community.
Northern Dutchess Hospital Vassar Brothers Medical Center
INSPIRED TO DO MORE
Marist University salutes United Way of the Dutchess–Orange Region and applauds the Distinguished Leader Award recipients for the positive impact they have on our community.
MARIST.EDU
Thank You to our Auction Donors
Accessible Massage
Aesthetics with Alexis
Sabrina Alloca
Sallye Ander Inc.
Bardavon
Bradford Portraits
Cynthia Linden Carlaw
Casafina
The Center for Performing Arts Rhinebeck
Chloe + Lois
County Players
Crew Restaurant
Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce
Tim Eisentraut
Emerson Spa & Resort
Fingerprints New York
Fishkill Farms
Frazzleberries Country Store
Nicole Gilmartin
GorJana Jewelry
Gourmet Gift Baskets.com
Half Time Beverages
Halligan’s Public House
Heritage Food + Drink
Hudson Valley
Food & Wine Festival
Hudson Valley Office Furniture
Hudson Valley Renegades
Hudson Valley Skin Care
Hudson Valley Swim
Hyde Park Jeweler
Jazzercise Poughkeepsie
Jane Johnson
Jessica Kaznowski
Samantha Lowe-Durling
Rebecca Lull
Elizabeth Manning
Sue Manning
Susan Marchewka
Millbrook Vineyards & Winery
Jeannie Montano
Motorcyclepedia Museum
MVP Health
Michelle Nepton
New York Giants
New York Jets
Oakdale Pottery
Orange Bank & Trust
Pamela’s on the Hudson
Ravenna Hair Design
Resorts World Catskills
Rossi’s Deli
RPM Raceway
Shake and Grind
Kendra Scott
Sharon Shah
Lauren Spangler
Spins Bowl
Stagecoach Inn
The Stissing Center for Arts & Culture
The Tavern at Beekman Arms
Arnie Ten
Temple Hill Tavern and Catering
United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region
Vassar Golf Course
Wanderlust RealtyRental Managers
Warwick Valley
Winery & Distillery
West Hills Country Club
Whitecliff Vineyard
Local impact for lasting change
We are proud to partner with the United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region to help support the health, education, and financial stability of our local community. Together we’re improving life where we live and work. When we connect, we all move forward.
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