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TOWNS IN DUTCHESS COUNTY
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- Amenia (16)
- Annandale on Hudson (4)
- Bangall (1)
- Beacon (49)
- Clinton Corners (4)
- Dover Plains (5)
- Fishkill (39)
- Glenham (3)
- Holmes (2)
- Hopewell Junction (36)
- Hughsonville (2)
- Hyde Park (38)
- Lagrangeville (17)
- Millbrook (35)
- Millerton (11)
- Pawling (18)
| - Pine Plains (5)
- Pleasant Valley (17)
- Poughkeepsie (356)
- Poughquag (7)
- Red Hook (52)
- Rhinebeck (78)
- Rhinecliff (2)
- Salt Point (5)
- Staatsburg (9)
- Stanfordville (11)
- Stormville (3)
- Tivoli (7)
- Verbank (4)
- Wappingers Falls (67)
- Wingdale (5)
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A LITTLE MORE ABOUT DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY
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DUTCHESS COUNTY
ORGANIZATIONS
These organizations provide important services and programs to our community. The work that they do may go unnoticed or may even be taken for granted until such a time that they touch us personally. It is at those times that we come to appreciate the quality of their service, the strength of their commitment and the extent of their caring.
Hudson Valley Sojourner salutes these fine organizations and their dedicated staffs and volunteers.
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American Red Cross - Dutchess County Chapter
The local chapter of the American Red Cross. They conduct disaster relief, blood drives, and other community services. http://dutchesscounty.redcross.org
Animal Rescue Foundation:
A no-kill, non-profit, all-volunteer cat and dog shelter. The shelter programs include pet adoptions, sponsorships, and volunteer opportunities.
www.arfbeacon.org
Association for Senior Citizens:
Providing socialization and support services for senior citizens, the frail, and homebound or disabled elderly of Dutchess County.
http://associationforseniorcitizens.org
Astor Services for Children:
Comprised of a 20-bed residential treatment facility for children with serious and persistent emotional disturbances and a 55-bed residential treatment center. The agency also provides opportunities for alternate family placements for children through its Therapeutic Foster Family Program and its Family-based Treatment Program.
www.astorservices.org
Child Abuse Prevention Center
Serving more than 6,000 abused and at-risk children each year and providing support and education services to more than 2,000 parents, teachers and caregivers. The only agency in Dutchess County providing sexual-abuse prevention training. Support services help abused children — and educate adults to prevent future abuse.
www.child-abuse-prevention.org
Catharine Street Community Center:
Catharine Street Community Center offers a diversity of community based programs that include K-7 after school and enrichment, Kidz Squash, bilingual parenting skills, advocacy and support services for needy families, life skills for youth, HIV/AIDS case management, The Poughkeepsie Boys Choir, and the Poughkeepsie Learning and Educating about AIDS (P.L.E.A.).
www.catharinecenter.org
Child Care Council of Dutchess Inc.:
Child Care Council of Dutchess is involved in child care and early childhood programs. The Council acts as child care referral agency, and advocates for child and family services.
www.childcaredutchess.org
Daughters of the American Revolution Melzingah Chapter:
The work of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution promotes historic preservation, education and patriotism. Their work on the chapter level reflects those aims.
www.geocities.com/melzingah
Dutchess County Council on Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency:
The Dutchess County Council on Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency, Inc. was established in 1985 to meet the growing need for Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) prevention and education services in Dutchess County.
www.dccacd.org/aboutus/main.html
Dutchess County SPCA:
Rescues and provides temporary humane shelter for the abandoned, neglected and abused companion animals of the Dutchess County community. Central to their mission is the securing of caring, responsible, permanent homes for the adoptable animals in their care.
www.dcspca.org
Dutchess Outreach:
Serves a complete and nutritious mid-day meal six days a week to those in need. Provides a three day supply of groceries to Dutchess County residents who have trouble making ends meet. Provides advocacy and referral services, and to a limited extent one time financial assistance, to individuals and families facing a documented financial emergency preventing them from being able to afford their medication, rent, or utilities.
www.dutchessoutreach.org
Dutchess Works:
A non-profit organization that provides resources for employment in Dutchess County. Services are provided for both job seekers and employers.
www.dutchessworks.com
Family Services, Inc.:
Providing counseling, rape crisis and crime victim intervention services to individuals and families in Dutchess County, New York.
http://familyservicesny.org
Farm and Equine Rescue and Retirement Sanctuary, Inc.:
The F.E.R.R. is a not for profit farm and equine rescue and retirement sanctuary that cares for rescued animals and strives to place them in good adoption homes.
www.ferr.org
Fishkill Creek Watershed Committee:
A volunteer, non-profit, non-advocacy group, whose mission is to encourage individuals and entities, both public and private, to work for the protection of the natural environment within the Fishkill Creek Watershed.
http://dcemc.org/fishkill
Fishkill Ridge Caretakers:
Founded in 1999 to respond to the increasing pressure for industrial development and quarrying of Fishkill Ridge. This majestic range, rising above Route 9 at the northern end of the Hudson Highlands, played a role in the American Revolution, and large parts of it are open to the public for recreational use.
www.fishkillridge.org
Friends Of The Great Swamp:
Undertakes activities to conserve, protect, and promote the functions, values and integrity of the Great Swamp wetland and its watersheds in Putnam and Dutchess Counties, New York.
www.frogs-ny.org
Hands On The Hudson Valley:
Supports local non-profit agencies in the Hudson Valley with volunteer assistance and by recruiting volunteers.
www.handsonhv.org
Hopewell Junction Citizens for Clean Water & Clean Air:
Consists of residents living in Hopewell Junction. They help answer water testing questions and other issues dealing with water contamination and vapor intrusion. They also work closely with the Environmental Protection Agency, getting information which they can pass on to the residents.
www.Hopewell-Junction-Citizens-for-Clean-Water.org
Hospice:
Not-for-profit health-care agency that offers palliative care for individuals who are diagnosed with a terminal illness. Services include respite care, home health aide services, medical and social services, spiritual care, counseling, medication and supplies, medical equipment, and volunteer services.
www.hospiceinc.org
Hudson River Heritage:
HRH is a nonprofit membership organization committed to preserving the unique character of the Mid-Hudson Valley's historic architecture, rural landscapes and scenic viewsheds through advocacy and education.
www.hudsonriverheritage.org
Hudson River Housing:
Develops, rehabilitates, and operates emergency, transitional and permanent housing for low income and homeless families and individuals in Dutchess County.
www.hudsonriverhousing.org
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater:
The non-profit organization Hudson RIver Sloop Clearwater was created to defend and restore the Hudson River, one of the great and historic rivers of this nation.
http://clearwater.org
Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
The mission of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Program is to recognize, preserve, protect and interpret the nationally significant cultural and natural resources of the Hudson River Valley for the benefit of the Nation.
www.hudsonrivervalley.com
Hudson Valley Raptor Center:
Provides a haven and sanctuary for sick and injured birds of prey. The non-profit HVRC is home to over 100 raptors including, eagles, hawks, owls, falcons, ospreys, and vultures that are either injured, sick, or unable to survive in their natural environments. The facility comprises buildings and enclosures located on 90 rural acres in northern Dutchess County. They hold regularly scheduled tours, educational programs, and demonstrations of the flying skills of hawks and falcons.
http://hvraptors.com
Hudson Valley/Rockland/Westchester Alzheimer's Association
A chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, they provide assistance to individuals with Alzheimer's and their families. Services include a helpline, library, socialization programs, "Time Away" program, the caring companion program, Safe Return program, care consultations and many other programs that support and advocate for those afflicted with Alzheimer's.
www.alzheimers-westput.org
Hudsonia:
A not-for-profit institute for research, education, and technical assistance in the environmental sciences. Hudsonia professionals make the most of available information and original data to help other professionals and the public make the best decisions regarding our environment and natural resources.
www.hudsonia.org
Kiwanis Club of Pleasant Valley:
The Kiwanis Club supports and promotes community efforts and programs that have a positive impact on residents and the community.
www.kiwanisclubofpleasantvalley.org
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Committed to providing support, advocacy, and legal representation to low-income individuals in Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties.
www.wpls.org
Lexington Center for Recovery:
Non-profit organization offering alcoholism and drug dependency programs for individuals, their families, and their significant others. The organization offers programs for children, adolescents, and adults.
www.lexingtonctr.org
Mid Hudson Animal Aid:
An independent, no-kill animal welfare organization that exists entirely on private donations. Their purpose is to protect and provide for abandoned and abused animals in the Hudson Valley and place them in good adoptive homes. They specifically deal with cat and kitten adoptions.
www.midhudsonanimalaid.org
Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation
A not for profit organization established in 2003 that provides programs and support services for women and families affected by breast cancer in the Hudson Valley.
www.milesofhopebcf.org
New Horizons Resources, Inc.:
Provides services to children and adults who have developmental disabilities and live in the Hudson Valley region of New York State.
www.nhrny.org
Partnership for Animals Needing Transition:
A not-for-profit animal rescue organization located in Dutchess County. PANT partners with the community to develop and implement programs and solutions that will improve life for animals in Dutchess County.
www.pant.org
Planned Parenthood of the Mid-Hudson Valley:
The foremost advocate for protecting reproductive rights and access to family planning services. Provides quality, professional care and the best family planning services.
www.ppmhv.org
Ramapo Anchorage Camp:
Residential summer camp program which annually serves special needs and at-risk children from early childhood through adolescence. The non-profit camp serves 600 children with special needs in a beautiful and engaging outdoor environment with activities and programs that build confidence and trust.
www.ramapoanchorage.org
Save Wiccopee Organization:
Advocates for environmental conservation and preservation in the lower Hudson Valley.
www.wiccopee.org
Sisters Hill Farm:
A not-for-profit farm owned and managed by the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul of New York. Produce is grown using methods that comply with organic standards. A portion of each harvest is shared with those in need in the local community.
www.sistershillfarm.com
Sprout Creek Farm:
A 200 acre live and learn farm practicing Grass Based Production. The farm market and creamery offer homemade artisanal cheeses and ice cream. grass-fed meats, and seasonal produce. The farm provides an integrated context for educational and spiritual development programs for young people and adults.
www.sproutcreekfarm.org
Youth Resource Development Corporation:
Community-based not-for-profit organization committed to fostering an environment that enables youth to excel and to meeting the employment and training needs of our region's youth.
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