Despite living in an era of unprecedented digital connectivity, the United States is currently facing a “loneliness epidemic” that threatens the fundamental fabric of public health. In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a landmark study revealing that more than 50% of Americans experience measurable levels of loneliness. This crisis had been brewing long before […]
Family of Woodstock Ramps Up Services Amid Economic Crunch, Celebrates Golden Hill Opening, and Meets with Sen. Chuck Schumer As we head into Winter, it’s worth noting that the past couple of months have been busy here at Family of Woodstock. Given current economic conditions, the demand for our programs has never been greater, and […]
SOLD OUT! The annual “Sounding Joy” concert, hosted by Amy Helm and Elizabeth Mitchell at The Barn at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, will feature a packed lineup that includes Grammy-winner Natalie Merchant among many other talented performers. The concert has been sold out for weeks but there IS good news…you can Livestream it from […]
In the U.S., one in every four women has experienced some form of domestic violence or sexual abuse. For men, it’s one in every seven. Ulster County is not immune. We support survivors and their children every day. And we need your help. We invite you to attend our Domestic Violence Awareness Gala and Art […]
Join Your Friends, Neighbors, and Other Locals Family of Woodstock’s First 5k Turkey Trot! When: Thanksgiving Day, November 27 Time: 9 am Start | Day-of Registration 7:30-8:30 am Where: Pre-race gathering: Municipal Parking behind Family of Woodstock | Race Start: Woodstock Rec. Field Why: Raise funds for Family’s 24-hour Emergency Hotline! Our team has designed […]
Recently, the Spanish Help Line celebrated its Día De La Comunidad with great success! Family distributed over 80 backpacks filled with school supplies to local children, and we expect more families to pick up bags at our office. Within a week, we will have successfully donated over 100 bags and supplies! This achievement wouldn’t […]
“And we’ve got to get ourselves back to the garden.” – Joni Mitchell, “Woodstock” While not exactly a garden, the Woodstock Farm Festival is a celebration of the earth’s bounty, spotlighting local farms, growers, and producers who create nourishment for the body and soul. Family of Woodstock will be an active participant each week, providing […]
Family of Woodstock is hosting a full-agency Job Fair on June 26 from 5-7:30 pm at our Kingston office, 31 Albany Ave. We have a host of open positions from entry-level, requiring little-to-no experience, to more advanced positions that could be the next step in your social services career. At the Family of Woodstock Job […]
Child Care Connections‘ Kerry Wolfeil and Ramona Sanchez attended the City of Kingston’s 11th Annual Earth Fair on May 10th at TR Gallo Waterfront park. They met with many people, hearing over and over how Family has helped them or someone they know. The team was touched when so many thanked them for the amazing work Family does. […]
The 15th Annual UlsterCorps Service Summit was April 25th at SUNY New Paltz and several Family of Woodstock staff and our Board Chair attended! Each year since our 2009, UlsterCorps has hosted a Service Summit bringing together students, volunteers and community leaders from the nonprofit, business, higher education and governmental sectors to address the work […]