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 […]
On Friday, May 17, our MidWay I Transitional Living youth shelter in Kingston experienced an accidental fire in a resident’s bedroom. Thankfully, the resident was not present at the time and no one was injured. Our deep gratitude goes out to the City of Kingston Fire Department for their very quick response that prevented a total loss of the building.
Golf Tournament Set for August 5th to Benefit MidWay Transitional Youth Shelters
Survey Results Reveal Positive Reception to Housing Option Family of Woodstock, the City of Kingston and the Kingston Housing Task Force have released the results of a survey used to gauge the interest in bringing a HomeShare program to Kingston. The majority of respondents indicated a positive attitude towards the housing option. HomeShare, which Family […]
