The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Poughkeepsie

MISSION:

THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF POUGHKEEPSIE IS ONE OF THE OLDEST CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES IN THE NATION. ON JANUARY 21, 1847, A GROUP OF POUGHKEEPSIE WOMEN MET TO FORM THE FEMALE GUARDIAN SOCIETY TO CARE FOR THE POOR, ABANDONED AND NEGLECTED IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, MOST ESPECIALLY THE CHILDREN. THEIR BELIEF WAS THAT EVERY CHILD DESERVES A NURTURING AND CARING ENVIRONMENT.HAVING DECIDED THAT "THE ONLY TRUE WAY TO ARREST THE EVILS OF POVERTY AND CRIME WOULD BE TO SAVE THE CHILDREN," THE WOMEN CHANGED THE NAME OF THEIR ORGANIZATION TO THE POUGHKEEPSIE GUARDIAN SOCIETY FOR THE POUGHKEEPSIE ORPHAN HOME AND HOME FOR THE FRIENDLESS. ON APRIL 15, 1852 A STATE CHARTER WAS OBTAINED AND THE SOCIETY BECAME INCORPORATED.

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FAMILY SERVICES, INC. ("FAMILY SERVICES") IS A WELL-RESPECTED HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY WITH A PROVEN TRACK RECORD OF SERVING THE CITIZENS OF THE HUDSON VALLEY FOR OVER 140 YEARS. FAMILY SERVICES HAS SOUGHT TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. FAMILY SERVICES BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO FIND THE SUPPORT THEY NEED, IMPROVING THEIR LIVES AND COMMUNITIES, AND BUILDING A STRONGER, SAFER HUDSON VALLEY, WITH THE CLEAR UNDERSTANDING THAT THE WELL-BEING OF FAMILIES IS THE FOUNDATION OF THE COMMUNITY'S WELL-BEING AND THE WELL-BEING OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE HEALTHY, WHOLE FAMILY, IS FAR GREATER THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS. FAMILY SERVICES EXISTS TO SUPPORT EVERYONE'S RIGHT TO THRIVE.

MISSION:

PROVIDES THE PUBLIC WITH CEMETERY RELATED SALES AND SERVICES INCLUDING TRADITIONAL BURIAL, ENTOMBMENT IN A MAUSOLEUM AND CREMATION AND INTERNMENT.

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DEDICATED TO PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH, PREVENTING MENTAL ILLNESS AND IMPROVING THE CARE AND TREATMENT OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESSES.

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CULTURAL PROGRAMS - TO PROVIDE LIVE PERFORMING ARTS, ARTS EDUCATION, AND FILMS FOR RESIDENTS OF THE MID-HUDSON VALLEY.

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TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK.

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THE TRUST PROVIDES HEALTHCARE BENEFITS TO CERTAIN MEMBERS AND RETIREES PREVIOUSLY COVERED BY A MULTI-EMPLOYER GOVERNMENT COST SHARING SELF-INSURED RISK POOL. THIS IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT COLLECTIVE BARGAININGAGREEMENT COVERING MEMBERS.

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PRESENT CONCERTS, STAGE SHOWS, TRADE SHOWS AND OTHER EVENTS TO THE PUBLIC ON A REGULAR BASIS, AND MAINTAIN ICE-SKATING RINKS FOR USE BY LOCAL SCHOOLS, HOCKEY TEAMS, AND SKATING CLUBS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

NYSARC, INC WAS FOUNDED IN 1949 TO MEET A CRITICAL MISSION TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

MISSION:

IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF EVERY PERSON IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE EFFICIENT DELIVERY OF EXCELLENT, INNOVATIVE AND COMPASSIONATE CARE.

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PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT AND EMERGENCY CARE, MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL REHABILITATION, ALCOHOL DETOXIFICATION AND HOME CARE TO RESIDENTS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY REGION OF NEW YORK STATE.

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TO FIGHT FOR THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY OF EVERY PERSON IN OUR COMMUNITY.

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TO PROVIDE EDUCATION SERVICES FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 12.

MISSION:

IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF EVERY PERSON IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE EFFICIENT DELIVERY OF EXCELLENT, INNOVATIVE AND COMPASSIONATE CARE.