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 […]
The History of Family of Woodstock’s Pioneering Efforts to Heal Domestic Violence Prior to 1980, the Hudson Valley did not have a domestic violence shelter. Enter a dedicated group of mostly women who, working with Family of Woodstock, created the Washbourne House. On October 29, we will premiere the film “Women Helping Women” in which […]
October was first declared as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989 by an act of the US Congress. Since then, October has been a time to acknowledge and advocate for survivors and their families. Domestic violence happens in all communities, and affects all people regardless of age, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality. […]
21st Annual New Paltz Turkey Trot – Registration Open! Join more than 1,000 “trotters” for some fitness and fun on Thanksgiving morning, November 28 at 8am for the 21st Annual New Paltz Turkey Trot – a benefit for Family of New Paltz. For the past 20 years, the Turkey Trot 5K fundraiser has provided us […]
Hear Two Family of Woodstock Veterans Discuss the past 20+ years Recently, Executive Director Michael Berg sat down with long-time Family Team Leader Salvador Altamirano-Segura, who is retiring after 20+ years at the end of September, on the “Family Time Radio Show.” The two have shared a multitude of experiences as they faced many challenges […]
And Raise Funds for Family of Woodstock While You’re At It! Do you love to cook? And do you love to help others? Combine those passions by purchasing new kitchen gadgets, accessories, spices and more via the Pampered Chef. When you do, part of the proceeds will be directed to Family of Woodstock. A win-win! […]
We are honored to have the Alexis P. Suter Band as our guests at the Maverick Concert Hall on August 9 for a benefit concert.
Family’s Executive Director Acknowledged as Leading Affordable Housing Advocate/Activist He won! And we are so proud. Family of Woodstock Executive Director Michael Berg received the most Chronogrammie votes in the Affordable Housing Advocate/Activist category. Since Family’s founding in 1970, Michael and staff have engaged daily with people who are challenged by housing costs and the […]