THRIVING TOGETHER
Buildingastronger communitythrough partnership.
Weinvestinchangetobuilda strongercommunitysoallcanthrive.
Ourmissionistofightforthehealth,educationand financialstabilityofeverypersoninourcommunity.
Ourdedicationspansgenerations.
TheGreaterNewburghCommunityChest,Inc wasfoundedin1948toraisefundsforthe health welfare andwell-beingofNewburgh residentsandsurroundingcommunities.Italso manageddonatedproperty In1966,the organizationbecametheOrangeAreaUnited Fund,Inc
1948
OrangeAreaUnitedFund,Inc andUnitedWay ofOrangeCounty (originallycalledUnitedWay ofWesternOrangeCounty,basedin Middletown,NY)consolidatedtobecomeUnited WayofOrangeCounty,Inc
1987
UnitedWayandpartnerssecuredFCC designationof"211"asthenationalhealthand humanservicesinformationandreferral number connectingthoseinneedwith communityresources
2000
InanefforttobetterservetheCommunity, UnitedWayofDutchessCountyand OrangeCountyUnitedWayofficially mergedtobecomeUnitedWayofthe Dutchess-OrangeRegion
2011
1937
ThePoughkeepsieCommunity Chest,establishedin1937 merged withfivelocalwarrelief organizationsfiveyearslaterto formtheGreaterPoughkeepsie WarChest
1971
DutchessCountyCommunityChest& CouncilchangeditsnametoUnited WayofDutchessCounty,Inc
1994
UnitedWayofAmericawasselected byFinancialWorldmagazineasthe charityofchoiceforleadershipin nonprofitethicsandaccountability
2001
TheSeptember11thFund,establishedby UnitedWayandNewYorkCommunity Trustinresponsetothe2001attacks, raisedover$425millionwithinfour monthstoaidvictims families,and affectedcommunities
Welistentoyouandyourneeds.
Weareconstantlyevolvingourprogramsandinitiativesto catertothepressingneedsofourcommunity.
Datadrivesneed.
ALICE(AssetLimited,IncomeConstrained, Employed)researchquantifiesthenumberof workinghouseholdsstrugglingfinancially. Usingthisdata,weadvocateforpoliciesto bridgethegapbetweenlowwagesand livingcosts,promotingfinancialstabilityin ourcommunity.
We are aware and striving to help those who exist above the poverty line but are unable to afford basic needs. 2outof5peopleyoupassonthe streetcannotaffordessentialitems.
Monthlyincomeofafamilyoffour livingatorbelowpovertylevel. ALICEhouseholdsurvivalbudget forafamilyoffour.
$2,208/month
$6,322/month
Whenitisn’tanemergencybutfeelslikeone.Call211.
Freeandconfidential.Open24/7,365 daysayear.
Dial2-1-1or1-800-899-1479.
Knowledgeablecallspecialistsare theretolisten,tocare,andmostofall, togiveyoutheinformationyouneed.
Serviceareas:Food,housingandshelter, abuseprevention,governmentservices, seniorservices,health&mentalhealth, youthprograms,childcare,job assistance,substanceabuse&more.
EDUCATIONINITIATIVES
Developingopportunitiesforlifelong learningtoincreaseskill-based developmentandincreasing opportunitiesforpositiveyouth developmentandliteracyservices.
CareerDevelopmentTraining
EarlyChildhoodEducation
AfterSchoolActivities
YouthSummerPrograms
YouthEmergencyHousing
LiteracyPrograms
MentalHealthServices
ESLSupportPrograms
Failingtoachievegrade-levelreading proficiencybytheendofthirdgradeisa strongpredictoroffutureilliteracy.Withyour helpweareworkingtocurbthatstatistic.
Shyandtimid,Kylefoundhisvoicethrough LiteracyConnections.Withtheencouragementof dedicatedvolunteers,heblossomedintoa confidentstudent.Hisfirstraisedhandmarkeda turningpoint,leadingtoincreasedclassroom participationandimprovedbehavior.
FINANCIALSTABILITY INITIATIVES
ImprovingfinancialaccessforALICE andlow-incomeindividualsto alleviateshort-termfinancialcrisesin ordertoincreaselocalfamilies’ economicpositionandincreasing annualearningsandworkplace advancementofindividualsand familiesinourregion.
EssentialNeedsSupplyHub
EmergencyHotlines
CrisisFunds
EmergencyCaseMangement
DomesticViolenceCrisis
Intervention
EvictionPrevention&Housing
Stability
FinancialLiteracySeminars
RideUnitedLyftProgram
FreeTaxPreparation
CommunityHealthAssessment
Amother'sheartshatteredwhenhersonwas stolenawaybytheirabusertoanotherstate.
Desperate,sheturnedtoTheFinancialAssistanceProgram,whose legaleaglesfoughttirelesslytoreunitethem.Withunwavering determination,theynotonlybroughtmotherandsonbacktogether butalsosecuredasafehaven-theirownapartment.Forthefirsttime inwhatfeltlikeaneternity,themotherwalkeddowngroceryaisles withoutthecrushingweightoffinancialdespair.
FOODACCESS INITIATIVES
Increaseaccesstohealthyfoodfor familiesinourcommunity experiencingfoodinsecurity.
NutritionalOutreach& EducationProgram
FoodAccessCapacityBuilding
FoodBanks&HealthyFood Distribution
It’samazinghowonesmallbagoffoodcan makesuchadifference.
Tommy’sstomachgrowledinanticipationasheburstthroughthefront door,dreamingofacoldbowlofcereal.Buttheemptymilkcartonstared backathim,astarkreminderoftheirtightbudget.Hismom,Sarah,sighed.
Anotherweekofjugglingbillsandstretchingdollarshadlefttheircabinets bare.Justasdespairbegantocreepin,Tommyrememberedthe mysteriousbaghisteacherhadhandedoutthatmorning.Withaglimmer ofhope,hetuggedathismother’ssleeve.Inside,nestledamongother essentials,wasacartonoflonglifemilk.ReliefwashedoverSarahasshe realizedthissmallblessingwouldtidethemover.Itwasasimpleactof kindnessthatmadeaworldofdifference.
VETERANINITIATIVES
Increaseaccessibilitytoaffordable housingandlegalservicesfor veteransandtheirfamilies.
A
warveteran,hauntedbyunseenbattles, reliedonVAbenefitstosurvive.
Then,theunthinkablehappened:hislifelinewascut.
Accusedofbeing“cured"bytime,hefaceda nightmareofprovinghisownpain.Buthope emergedintheformofalegalshield.With determinationandjusticeasallies,hefoughtto reclaimwhatwasrightfullyhis.
WECAN’TDOTHISWORKWITHOUTYOU.
Getinvolvedtodaytohelpusbuildastrongercommunity.
Impactthroughparticipation.
FromourCommunityBreakfastin Septembertotheempowering Women’sLuncheoninFebruary, we 'rededicatedtofostering connectionandprogress.Celebrate ourheroesattheCelebrationof ServiceinMayandtestyourlimitsat thethrillingPulltheTankinJune.
Asmall,weeklycontributioncan createabigimpactonhungerin ourcommunity.Weturnan investmentof$1into$5ofimpact. Yourgenerosityempowersusto expandvitalprograms Corporate partnerships,throughgifting,arealso instrumentalinachievingourmission.
Attend Volunteer Give Lead
Makeadifferencethroughservice. Joinusforavolunteerdayororganize acompany-wideinitiative.Wanta deepercommitment?Connectwithour WomenUnitedorEmergingLeaders groups.
Createalastinglegacy.Yourvisionfor astrongercommunitycanextend beyondyourlifetime Agift-in-will ensuresyourimpactendures,inspiring generationstocome
LeaveaLegacy
Shapeourfuturetogether.Joinour leadershipcommitteesorboardto directlyinfluenceourmission.Become agrantreviewboardmemberand decidewhichprogramsreceive funding Yourexpertiseisvitaltoour success
Empowerthroughworkplacegiving.
HostingaworkplacecampaignforUnitedWayoffers severalbenefitsforbothyourorganizationandyour employees.
StrengthenedCommunityTies:UnitedWayisatrustednameincommunity service,andbyhostingacampaign,yourorganizationdemonstratesa commitmenttogivingbackandimprovingthelivesofyourneighbors.
ImpactfulGiving:UnitedWayfundssupportawiderangeofessential programsandservices,ensuringthatdonationsmakearealdifferenceinthe community.
EducationandAwareness:Campaignsoftenincludeeducational opportunitiestoraiseawarenessofcommunityneedsandtheimpactof UnitedWay'swork.
SenseofCommunity:Participatinginaworkplacecampaigncanfostera senseofbelongingandconnectionamongemployees.
ConvenientGiving:Employeescaneasilycontributetoaworthycause throughpayrolldeductionsorotherconvenientmethods.
40,085 individualshelpedthrough theHudsonValleyRegion 211confidential emergencyhelpline
WEAREHEREFORYOU ONTHERAINYDAYS.
36,937 individualsbenefitedfrom emergencyfood/shelter services
21,759 individualsbenefited fromDayofSharingand CrisisIntervention
BECAUSEOFYOU,WEHELPED155,000 PEOPLEANDINVESTED$11,674,895 BACKINTOOURCOMMUNITY
31,941 individualsbenefitedfrom communitypartnership grants
4,889 individualsbenefitedfrom SingleCareprescription savingscards
8,244 volunteersworked togethertomakeour communitystronger
Weare committed toyou.
6,219 individualsbenefitedfrom freetaxservicesthrough HudsonValleyCA$H
3,181 individualsbenefitedfrom UnitedWaycommunity supportprograms 1,500 individualsbenefitedfrom emergencycarridesfrom Lyft