The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Poughkeepsie

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF VASSAR COLLEGE IS TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE "THE MEANS OF A THOROUGH, WELL-PROPORTIONED AND LIBERAL EDUCATION" THAT INSPIRES EACH INDIVIDUAL TO LEAD A PURPOSEFUL LIFE. THE COLLEGE MAKES POSSIBLE AN EDUCATION THAT PROMOTES ANALYTICAL, INFORMED, AND INDEPENDENT THINKING AND SOUND JUDGMENT; ENCOURAGES ARTICULATE EXPRESSION; AND NURTURES INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY, RESPECTFUL DEBATE AND ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP. VASSAR SUPPORTS A HIGH STANDARD OF ENGAGEMENT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING, SCHOLARSHIP AND ARTISTIC ENDEAVOR; A BROAD AND DEEP CURRICULUM; AND A RESIDENTIAL CAMPUS THAT FOSTERS A LEARNING COMMUNITY. FOUNDED IN 1861 TO PROVIDE WOMEN AN EDUCATION EQUAL TO THAT ONCE AVAILABLE ONLY TO MEN, VASSAR IS NOW OPEN TO ALL AND STRIVES TO PURSUE DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND EQUITY AS ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF A RICH INTELLECTUAL AND CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH ALL MEMBERS, INCLUDING THOSE FROM UNDERREPRESENTED AND MARGINALIZED GROUPS, ARE VALUED AND EMPOWERED TO THRIVE.

MISSION:

BECOME THE PARTNER-IN-HEALTH FOR THE PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE CORE REGIONS OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT AND THE HUDSON VALLEY OF NEW YORK THROUGH THE EFFICIENT DELIVERY OF EXCELLENT, INNOVATIVE AND COMPASSIONATE CARE.

MISSION:

MARIST COLLEGE IS DEDICATED TO HELPING DEVELOP THE INTELLECT, CHARACTER (CONT IN SCHEDULE O) AND SKILLS REQUIRED FOR ENLIGHTENED, ETHICAL, AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

PROVIDE SUPPORT TO MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS OF THE HEALTH QUEST SYSTEMS.

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE O FOR THE SCENIC HUDSON LAND TRUST'S MISSION STATEMENT.

MISSION:

TO CONTROL HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS AND MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF BENEFITS VIA COLLABORATION BETWEEN LABOR AND MANAGEMENT. THUS PROVIDING HEALTH INSURANCE TO MEMBER SCHOOL DISTRICTS AT A COST LOWER THAN THEY COULD OBTAIN INDIVIDUALLY.

MISSION:

BECOME THE PARTNER-IN-HEALTH FOR THE PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE CORE REGIONS OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT AND THE HUDSON VALLEY OF NEW YORK THROUGH THE EFFICIENT DELIVERY OF EXCELLENT, INNOVATIVE AND COMPASSIONATE CARE.

MISSION:

THE VEBA TRUST IS THE FUNDING VEHICLE FOR THE PLAN SPONSOR'S PAYMENT OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR MEDICAL AND LIFE.

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATIONS' MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2022 FISCAL YEAR WERE TO HOLD DONOR FUNDS, INVEST THEM PRUDENTLY, AND MAKE GRANT DISTRIBUTIONS TO NONPROFITS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. OUR THREE MAIN PROGRAM AREAS ARE AS FOLLOWS: GRANTMAKING, DONOR RELATIONS, AND NONPROFIT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

MISSION:

FUNDRAISING FOR THE HOSPITAL AND AFFILIATE'S BENEFIT

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE O FOR HUDSON HIGHLANDS FJORD TRAIL'S MISSION STATEMENT.

MISSION:

AFFILIATE TO AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION WHOSE SOLE PURPOSE IS TO HOLD REAL ESTATE.

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.

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:

TO SERVE THE EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY OF DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND SERVICES TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.

MISSION:

HUDSON VALLEY HOSPICE, INC. PROVIDES PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL CARE FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

MISSION:

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

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:

TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICES TO THE PATIENTS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY