FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Regina Clark, Director of Development

Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan & Rockland

(845) 769-9393

regina@cfosrny.org

MONTGOMERY, NY (April 1, 2026) – The Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan & Rockland (CFOSR) is hosting in-person training events for area nonprofits who are interested in participating in Hudson Valley Gives. The 11th Annual Hudson Valley Gives, scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026 is a 24-hour online giving event that has become a key philanthropic initiative in the region, helping hundreds of local nonprofits raise crucial funds for their missions.

Since its inception, Hudson Valley Gives has raised over $5.5 million for charitable organizations across Orange, Ulster, Dutchess, Sullivan, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester Counties. Last year’s record-breaking event demonstrated the generosity of the Hudson Valley community, and this year promises to be even bigger and better.

“We are honored to bring this initiative to life for the 11th year in a row,” said Elizabeth Rowley, CFOSR President and CEO. “Hudson Valley Gives is for nonprofit organizations of all sizes to raise awareness and funds for their important causes. All charitable causes can be part of the fun – HV Gives has become a staple for Spring giving.”

Hudson Valley Gives provides a unique online platform, allowing donors to support their favorite local causes with just a few clicks. From animal shelters and arts organizations to food pantries, historical societies, and health agencies, this one-day giving event empowers the community to Give Where You Live! Organizations are encouraged to register for a training event to learn strategies for success.

How It Works

During the training event, participating nonprofits received HV Gives t-shirts, signs, and additional swag to help jump start their fundraising efforts. They also learned some fundraising fundamentals. Training is available in the weeks ahead, and nonprofit organizations can register at www.HVGives.org.

Date/Time: Thursday, April 9, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Location: Resorts World Catskills, 888 Resorts World Drive, Monticello, NY 12701

Date/Time: Monday, April 13, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Location: Foundation for Abilities First, NY, 167 Myers Corner Road, Suite 202, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 14, 9 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Location: The Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall Street, Kingston, NY 12401

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 17, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Location: Suffern Library, 210 Lafayette Ave. Suffern, NY 10901

About the Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan & Rockland (CFOSR): Based in Montgomery, NY, the Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan and Rockland connects people who care with causes that matter. Established in 1999, the Foundation helps philanthropic individuals, businesses and organizations establish charitable funds that will award grants and scholarships, for good, forever. The Foundation has significantly increased the region’s charitable capital and has empowered donors to make a profound difference in the quality of life in our region. Since its inception, CFOSR, with its donors and fund representatives, has awarded more than $45 million in grants and scholarships. The Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan & Rockland currently administers 650 active charitable funds that represent $70 million in assets to support animal welfare, arts and culture, education, the environment, health and human services, recreation, and youth. To learn more, visit cfosrny.org.

Photo caption: Hudson Valley Gives Training 3/24/2024, Montgomery NY

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The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan enables charitable individuals and organizations to become meaningful donors by providing trusted support and expertise for their contributions to make a difference in our community, now and forever.

www.CFOSNY.org