Warwick Savings Foundation

Since its founding in 2006, Beautiful People's mission has been to build bridges between children with disabilities, their families, and the broader Orange County community by providing adaptive sports programs for ages 5 and up. Foundation grants support initiatives such as the new tech process, implemented to embed a scholarship code compatible with on-line registration, which allowins families experiencing financial hardship to participate without barriers.

The Newburgh Armory Unity Center uses Foundation funding to defray costs directly related to the delivery of their flagship academic and athletic program for students in the City of Newburgh - the Saturday Morning Enrichment Program (SMEP). SMEP attracts more than 400 local children and their families to the Armory each week. With this support, the NUAC delivers this highly valuable and enriching program without disruption or reduction in programming year after year. Grant funds support instructor and staff salaries, and offset the cost of classroom and athletic supplies, as well as the purchase of books and other educational materials used in service delivery.

For over 70 years, Inspire has been providing programs and services for children and adults with disabilities through day habilitation, community habilitation, social and recreational programs, speech/language pathology and more. Foundation funding supports activities such as the Day Habilitation Without Walls program which reaches individuals aged 18+ with developmental disabilities to help develop life skills to participate in engaging community activities. Grant funds are also used to provide mobile outreach through the Friendly Visitor program and transportation that allows individuals the opportunity to participate in recreational activities such as bowling, martial arts, visiting local museums and libraries, and mor

Meals on Wheels purchases groceries and prepares home-style, nutritious meals that dedicated volunteers deliver to those who are homebound and in need. The organization also prepares frozen meals and shelf-stable food for their recipients to keep on hand for unforeseen emergencies. These services help people to live where they want to be at home with independence and dignity. Foundation grant funds are used for these greatly-needed program expenses, and is especially critical during this time of rising grocery prices.

The Nora Cronin Presentation Academy has served girls living in poverty in the City of Newburgh since 2006, helping them to reach their full potential and develop into productive, self-supporting citizens and community leaders. Foundation funding, in part, staffs the physical education, music, arts, and extended-day programs.

Meals on Wheels of Warwick - purchases groceries and prepares home-style, nutritious meals that dedicated volunteers deliver to those who are homebound and in need. The organization also prepares frozen meals and shelf-stable food for their recipients to keep on hand for unforeseen emergencies. These services help people to live where they want to be at home with independence and dignity. Foundation grant funds are used for these greatly-needed program expenses, and is especially critical during this time of rising grocery prices.

The Foundation has supported Habitat since 1999, enabling the organization to become a model for sustainable community development. It is because of this support that Habitat is able to provide affordable home ownership to people in the City of Newburgh. The funds make a positive impact in neighborhood revitalization efforts featuring homes at varying stages of construction. The Warwick Savings Foundation is one of Habitat's oldest supporters. This partnership continues to be critical in Habitat Newburgh's work.

Funds enable Fearless! Hudson Valley to bridge the gap between homelessness and stability for survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking and sexual assault in Orange County by providing financial assistance for housing-related expenses. The funding supports adult survivors and their children to find and keep safe, affordable and permanent housing. In addition to financial support, individuals receive ongoing services, including advocacy, accompaniment and support, case management and therapeutic counseling to aid in healing from the trauma and abuse they have experienced.

Braeside offers a summer experience for boys and girls of Orange County aged five to 16. The grant funds upgrade and maintain Corbett Hall, the primary space at the camp which serves as the dining, hall, activity center and is the heart of many special events and gatherings. In addition to enhancing facilities, the funds are used to expand the STEM camp program, enabling the purchase of additional supplies and equipment. These resources are crucial to meeting the increasing demand and providing campers with engaging STEM activities that foster creativity, learning and exploration.

Foundation funds provide continued support for growth and expansion of the Hoops Express' UTurn Program. The program provides mentoring, educational support and community services to approximately 100 Orange County area low-income, high-risk youths and their families. The program includes mentoring and educational support, career development workshops, mental health counseling, and recreational activities designed to promote physical health and well-being. These services are crucial in addressing the diverse needs of the community, providing comprehensive support for our most vulnerable populations.

Backpack Snack Attack's mission is to feed all of the students referred by schools in Warwick Township who have shown signs of hunger and who qualify through the free/reduced meal program. The organization feeds nearly 300 children each week during the school year. Teachers and school personnel identify hungry children and refer them to Backpack Snack Attack. The organization also supplies food on weekends to the children during the school year.

St. George's target population is single mothers, the elderly and poor, and working class individuals. The Pantry is open every Wednesday without fail, providing nourishing food and basic necessities. Families receive items from all five food groups, as well as hygiene products, paper supplies and cleaning aids. Foundation support is instrumental in helping the pantry meet their goals.

The pantry's mission is to alleviate hunger, along with the food insecurity and distress that results. Foundation funds are needed to expand service for the people of Warwick, as there has been a sizeable increase in the number of families using the pantry in recent years. Clients receive shopping bags filled with groceries, frozen foods (meat, poultry, fish, vegetables and cheese), personal hygiene and household cleaning items.

Safe Harbors is an innovative, mixed-use housing and arts re-development project in the City of Newburgh. It aims to stabilize and improve the lives of the members of the Cornerstone Residence specifically, and, through Foundation funding support for the Resident Services program, to foster social connection between residents and the wider Newburgh community through wellness, education, creative and cultural offerings. Funded educational programs include a continued partnership with SUNY Orange to provide equitable, inclusive access to education for residents, as well as members of the larger Newburgh community, including a GED program, all of which increase residents' self-sufficiency and potential for employment.

Dinner 4 Kids serves about 20 children each year in areas of Orange County including Monroe, Chester and Cornwall. Volunteers deliver at-cost dinners provided by The Empire Diner, 2 per child, 3 times a week. School Social Workers who recommend these children and their families see the positive impact the meals have on the lives of the students.

The Historical Society of the Town of Warwick mission is to preserve, share and celebrate the history of the Town of Warwick. Foundation grants support projects such as strengthening outreach, upgrading internet and security systems, and creating the infrastructure and collateral of the self-guided walking tour. These efforts increase interest in and support for the mission among residents and business owners in town.

Warwick Area Farmworker Organization was founded in 1959 as the Warwick Area Migrant Committee. It became a 501 (3) in 2021 as Warwick Area Farmworker Organization. Their mission is to provide social and human service support to farmworkers and their families. Their area of focus in Orange County is the Black Dirt region. Volunteers make up much of WAFO's efforts.

Four seasons kids is a clothing outreach program that serves children in the Town of Warwick who are experiencing clothing insecurity They have been collecting, cleaning and distributing new and like new" clothing to needy children for five years. Familes who qualify for the program receive a bag of clothing four times a year.

The Newburgh Ministry provides hygiene items to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The Ministry sees approximately 60 individuals weekly in need of these items, and their continued ability to provide them helps the Ministry to foster connection with the community and show that the organization and those who support their programs care about them and their families. A bar of soap or toothpaste may be merely an afterthought for many, but for these individuals it can be the difference between hopelessness and renewing their self-esteem and dignity. By offering guidance, resources and support, the Ministry empowers those served to rebuild their lives and establish stable, long-term housing solutions.

The Cancer Resource Center's mission is to connect cancer patients and their families to resources, services, programs and organizations on a national, state, local and regional level to make the cancer journey easier. Since 2020, foundation funding has been an integral part of the operating budget designed to overcome fundraising challenges, and it provides crucial support for the patient assistance program, which helps cover unexpected household expenses that arise when a cancer is diagnosed.

The grant provided support for the church's "Soup for the Soul" community outreach. This included purchases of containers, labels, bread and some miscellaneous groceries.

The grant enables the Society to continue to maintain and restore more areas of the Greene Family Homestead. Activities include projects like refurbishing floors, repairing the basement access area, and maintaining structural safety. The space provides storage for many pieces of 1700s and 1900s furniture, for smaller antiques from the four generations of the Greene family, for donated local items used seasonally, and for special occasion events. The society works tirelessly to restore and preserve the Homestead and present it and its legacy as a key educational component of the village.

The New Milford Historical Society promotes appreciation of the heritage of the Village of Warwick as it was before the arrival of the railroad. Foundation support allows the society to make continual improvements to their collections, to hold events on their property on Southwycke Lane, to make a better presentation of their belongings, and to maintain equipment and buildings. Indirectly, support also goes towards collaborative efforts with the History Room and Recreation Room at Mountain Lake Park, along with other Town of Warwick historical societies. As a result, the NMHS' presence in the Hamlet of New Milford has become better known and appreciated.

Hospice has been providing patients and families with compassionate physical, emotional and spiritual end of life care with comfort, dignity and respect for more than three decades. In 2023, with support from the Warwick Savings Foundation, Hospice staff and volunteers provided care and support to 1,212 patients for a total of 61,750 patient care days in various settings in homes, hospitals, group homes, skilled nursing facilities, and the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence. The Foundation grant has had a tremendous impact on the everyday operations of Hospice, also supporting its Bereavement Support Groups for families and children, which are open to the public free of charge. Hospice is also a Level 5 Community Partner of We Honor Veterans.

Winslow Therapeutic Riding Center has been operating for 50 years serving the special needs community by providing mounted and unmounted equine-assisted activities and therapies for individuals with disabilities. Support from the Foundation enabled the Center to purchase golf carts to transport clients between buildings and during inclement weather. The carts also enable clients to access areas of campus where they have previously been unable to experience the benefits due to personal physical restrictions. Being able to bring clients to the horses, instead of the horses to the clients, opens up an entirely new set of therapeutic circumstances. Use of the golf carts set a new standard in regards to the benefits of newfound opportunities available to program participants.

Funds were used to purchase new ENT surgical trays to better meet the needs of the Warwick community. The trays include new specialized procedure scopes that will allow for patients in need of ENT procedures to be done locally and not need to be referred to facilities that require significant travel and additional care coordination. Overall, Foundation support has allowed the hospital to expand and enhance health services so people in Warwick and surrounding communities can receive the care they need close to home.

Since its founding in 2006, Beautiful People's mission has been to build bridges between children with disabilities and their families and the broader Orange County community by providing adaptive sports programs for ages 5 and up. The Foundation has been a major part of that effort. With grant funds, 600 athletes were served to date in 2023. Projections are to reach 800 in 2024. Beautiful People is in more locations at a higher frequency across the county. They are also now offering a reduced or exempt rate. A new tech process was implemented to embed a scholarship code compatible with on-line registration, allowing families experiencing financial hardship to participate without barriers. All of this is made possible with support from organizations such as the Warwick Savings Foundation.

The Newburgh Armory Unity Center used WSF funding to support costs directly related to the delivery of their flagship academic and athletic program for students in the City of Newburgh, the Saturday Morning Enrichment Program (SMEP). SMEP attracts more than 400 local children and their families to the Armory each week. Combined with other funding, WSF support enabled NUAC to deliver this highly valuable and enriching program without disruption or reduction in programming over the past year. Grant funds supported instructor and staff salaries, offset the cost of classroom and athletic supplies, as well as the purchase of books and other educational materials used in the delivery of SMEP. Funds also facilitated an expansion of SMEP programming to include new classes and services that NUAC would not be able to offer without third-party support.

St. George's target population is single mothers, the elderly and poor, and working class individuals. They continue to have a surge of weekly clients, with 101 families on a recent Wednesday, which translated to feeding 400 people in one week, a record. They are open every Wednesday without fail and provide food for families that are so in need. They also purchase additional food from supermarkets or clubs that may not be available at the Food Bank. They provide the five food groups, as well as hygiene products, paper supplies and cleaning aids. Foundation support is instrumental in helping the pantry meet their goals.

The Foundation has supported Habitat since 1999, enabling the organization to become a model for sustainable community development. It is because of this support that Habitat is able to provide affordable home ownership to people in the City of Newburgh. The funds made a positive impact on the Bridging Blocks Project Phase II & III, a neighborhood revitalization effort featuring six houses at varying stages of construction. 139/141 Johnston Street are both 4-bedroom homes, and 511 South Street is comprised of two 3-bedroom homes and two 4-bedroom homes. The Warwick Savings Foundation is one of Habitat's oldest supporters. This partnership continues to be critical in Habitat Newburgh's work.

Braeside offers a summer experience for boys and girls of Orange County aged five to 16. One of the most significant initiatives funded by the grant was the much-needed upgrade to Corbett Hall, the primary space at the camp. The renovation of the flooring was a major undertaking. The facility serves as the dining, hall, activity center and is the heart of many special events and gatherings. In addition to enhancing facilities, the funds were also used to expand and enrich the STEM camp program, enabling the purchase of additional supplies and equipment. These resources were crucial to meeting the increasing demand and providing campers with engaging STEM activities that foster creativity, learning and exploration.

The grant has been used for general operating expenses, all of which are program-related and greatly needed. Support has helped Meals on Wheels face the many challenges of the pandemic after-effects, especially much higher grocery prices. MOW purchases groceries and prepares home-style, nutritious meals that dedicated volunteers deliver to those who are homebound and in need. The organization was also able to prepare frozen meals and shelf-stable food for their recipients to keep on hand for unforeseen emergencies. In short, the funds help the organization to help those they serve to live where they want to be at home with independence and dignity.

For over 70 years, Inspire has been providing programs and services for children and adults with disabilities through day habilitation, community habilitation, social and recreational programs, speech/language pathology and more. The most recent Foundation funding was used to assist in the purchase of a vehicle for Inspire's Day Habilitation Without Walls program. The program supports individuals aged 18+ with developmental disabilities and helps to develop life skills to participate in engaging community activities. The vehicle also allows volunteers to work with the Friendly Visitor program, local animal shelters and churches. The vehicle also allows individuals the opportunity to participate in recreational activities such as bowling, martial arts, visiting local museums and libraries, and more.

Funds enabled Fearless! to bridge the gap between homelessness and stability for survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking and sexual assault in Orange County by providing financial assistance for housing-related expenses. The funding allowed Fearless! to support clients in finding and keeping safe, affordable and permanent housing. This grant has been allocated to provide much-needed support to multiple individuals (three adult survivors and their children). In addition to receiving financial support to enable survivors and their children to access safe, affordable housing, these individuals received and continue to receive ongoing services, including advocacy, accompaniment and support, case management and therapeutic counseling to aid in healing from the trauma and abuse they have experienced. Without funding from organizations such as Warwick Savings Foundation, Fearless! would be unable to continue to assist these individuals.

Nora Cronin Presentation Academy serves girls living in poverty in the City of Newburgh. The primary improvement made with the most recent WSF grant was to implement the hiring of staff. This includes a part-time Physical Education teacher, as well as a part-time Music teacher for the Extended Day program, allowing for expansion of the arts program with music. Without grants and donations, it would not be possible to have the impact that Nora Cronin has had since its founding in 2006. This and previous grants from the Foundation have allowed NCPA to continue fulfilling its mission to help impoverished young girls reach their full potential and develop into productive, self-supporting citizens and community leaders. Nora Cronin Presentation Academy serves girls living in poverty in the City of Newburgh. The primary improvement made with the most recent WSF grant was to implement the hiring of staff. This includes a part-time Physical Education teacher, as well as a part-time Music te

The grant is in continued support for growth and expansion of Hoops Express' UTurn Program. As a result of this funding, the program provided mentoring, educational support and community services to an additional 100 Orange County area low-income, high-risk youths and their families. The program now includes not only mentoring and educational support, but also career development workshops, mental health counseling, and recreational activities designed to promote physical health and well-being. These new services have been crucial in addressing the diverse needs of the community, providing comprehensive support for our most vulnerable populations.

Backpack Snack Attack's mission is to feed all of the students referred by schools in Warwick Township who have shown signs of hunger and who qualify through the free/reduced meal program. With the Foundation's support, the organization fed nearly 300 children each week during the school year. All public schools in Warwick, Florida and Greenwood Lake districts are included in the program. Teachers and school personnel identify the hungry children and refer them to Backpack Snack Attack. The organization also supplies food on weekends to the children during the school year.

Safe Harbors is an innovative, mixed-use housing and arts re-development project in the City of Newburgh. It is committed to stabilizing and improving the lives the 128 members of the Cornerstone Residence specifically, and, more broadly, creating positive change for the City of Newburgh community. Foundation funding was directed to the 2023-2024 Resident Services program, which continues to foster social connection between the 128 Cornerstone residents and the wider Newburgh community, and support residents through wellness, educational, creative and cultural opportunities. In addition to classes and workshops, Safe Harbors maintains an on-site fitness center at Cornerstone. Educational programs include a continued partnership with SUNY Orange to provide equitable, inclusive access to education for residents, as well as members of the larger Newburgh community, including a GED program. With support from WSF, Safe Harbors is able to increase residents' self-sufficiency and potential fo

The pantry's mission is to alleviate food insecurity, and the hunger and distress that result. It uses the funds to improve its ability to serve hungry people in the Town of Warwick, without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, etc. There has been a sizeable increase in the number of families using the pantry in each of the last two years. During 2023, the pantry received 1,850 visits and served 5,545 people in households that ranged in size from a single occupant to multi-generational families with multiple children. Clients receive shopping bags filled with groceries, frozen foods (meat, poultry, fish, vegetables and cheese), and personal hygiene and household cleaning items. Foundation support also provides institutional validation of the work they do in the community and the resulting benefits that accrue to those in need.

Food delivery services support for low income families. Funding is intended to help to defray the affects of inflation on rising costs of food, labor and program expenses.

Funds enable the Four Seasons Kids program to purchase children's clothing in sizes and types that are not often found second-hand. Clothing is provided to children from low income families in the area.

Provides support for the children of farmworkers by offering Homework Club and Youth Programs during the school year.

Greystone, which supports children, adults and families living with autism and other developmental disabilities, utilized grant funds to successfully implement their first-ever Rise Gardens. These gardens are hydroponic indoor gardening systems that use recycled materials and LED lights to grow plants year-round. Funds were also used to make supplementary purchases of various vegetables, fruits, gardening supplies and nutrients. The current gardens contain beets, kale, lavender, peas, strawberries, cucumber, basil, oregano, chives, parsley, mini-tomatoes, microgreens and three types of lettuce. In addition to promoting the use of organic growing methods, another benefit of indoor gardening is its positive impact on mental health and well-being.

Warwick Savings Foundation financial support has been significant in advancing the mission of the Historical Society of the Town of Warwick to preserve, share and celebrate the history of the Town of Warwick. Important upgrades have been made to the society's internet and security system in the Archive, vastly improving their ability to save and share historical information about the village. The grant has also enabled the Society to continue creating the infrastructure and collateral of their self-guided walking tour. The impact of the grant extends beyond technological improvements. It has strengthened the organization's community outreach and relationships, generating increased interest in and support for their mission among residents and business owners in town.

The grant is enabling the Society to continue to restore more areas of the Greene Family Homestead. The first project was to level the floor in the General Storeroom and to install a new wood floor with insulation underneath. The second project was to repair a 25' x 40' area in the attic for safety and for storage of many pieces of 1700s and 1900s furniture, for smaller antiques from the four generations of the Greene family, and for donated local items used seasonally, and for special occasion events. The third project was to repair the basement bilco doors by replacing the rotted wood and installing new latches. The society has worked tirelessly for the past seven years to restore and preserve the Greene Family Homestead and present it and its legacy as a key educational component of the village. WSF funds support these efforts tremendously.

The Newburgh Ministry provides essential services to individuals experiencing homelessness. Funding was used to maintain the Ministry's commitment to offering essential hygiene items to homeless individuals and families. The Ministry sees approximately 60 individuals weekly in need of these items, and their continued ability to provide them helps the Ministry to foster connection with the community and show that the organization and those who support their programs care about them and their families. A bar of soap or toothpaste may be merely an afterthought for us, but for these individuals it can be the difference between hopelessness and renewing their self-esteem and dignity. By offering guidance, resources and support, the Ministry empowers those served to rebuild their lives and establish stable, long-term housing solutions.

The Cancer Resource Center's mission is to connect cancer patients and their families to resources, services, programs and organizations on a national, state, local and regional level to make the cancer journey easier. Foundation funding has been an integral part of their operating budget to help soften the blow of fundraising challenges since 2020. The current grant has been crucial in supporting the patient assistance program, which helps cover unexpected household expenses that arise from a cancer diagnosis. WSF funding continues to be a cornerstone of the center's operating budget, providing indispensable support that has enabled this small non-profit to continue to grow even amid ongoing economic challenges. With WSF support, the center provided financial grants to 20 local Orange County families.