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Ten Ulster County nonprofit organizations have received $17,465 in grants from the Community Response Grants - Ulster County program. Community Response Grants are awarded to help organizations be more effective and efficient. Grants awarded throughout Ulster County include but are not limited to equipment to improve office operations, professional development for staff and/or board members and programmatic areas. CASA of Ulster County
$2,205
To fund support for the training of new advocate volunteers to expand the number of children that are served, and to purchase new computer equipment. The Children's Home of Kingston
$1,652
Purchases of two computers, monitors, and updated software to increase administrative capacity. Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County
$1,900
Funds will purchase an Interactive White Board for their new conference facilities that would dramatically enhance the educational programming for all sectors of the community. This technology would also serve professional groups and other organizations that request the use of the conference facilities to hold their own programs and meetings. Family of Woodstock, Inc.
$1,500
To support a Student Success Center in Kingston High School which selects, empowers, and trains youth leaders to assist students to succeed in the college scholarship and loan application process. People's Place
$2,008
This grant will purchase security cameras to help diminish illegal dumping which costs thousands of dollars in removal fees annually. The cameras will monitor the interior of the store, creating a safer shopping atmosphere. The purchase of specific safety and security equipment will enhance overall programmatic functions. Pine Hill Community Center
$1,000To purchase comfortable, safe, sturdy and efficient chairs to use for various programs and activities. A suitable chair system will also present a more professional appearance, inviting use of the space for meetings of other nonprofits and cultural groups. The Queens Galley
$2,200
Funding will go towards purchasing fresh produce for use in the School's Out child nutrition program, which offers a minimum of one serving of fresh fruit or vegetables to children who would otherwise have access to the school lunch program when school is closed for inclement weather or extended summer holiday. The Research Foundation of SUNY/ SUNY New Paltz
$1,000
To provide financial aid to Ulster County students, including many English language learners, attending writing and literacy enrichment programs. Rondout Valley Growers Association
$2,000This grant funds the Farm-to-School program "Seeding the Future of Agriculture," collaboration with the Rondout Valley Central School District. RVGA will work with teachers and students to create hands-on learning opportunities and materials integrating learning in school with the agricultural fabric of the community, and co-sponsor a "School Food Summit" with outside experts for parents, students and the community on the use of fresh, locally grown food in school. YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County
$2,000
To purchase and install outdoor and indoor security cameras and monitoring software to increase safety and security for all program participants and staff.
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