Entries by Paul Rakov

The 2nd Annual Family of Woodstock Turkey Trot

Join Your Friends, Neighbors, and Other Locals for Woodstock’s New Thanksgiving Morning Tradition!   When: Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026 Time: 9 am Start | Day-of Registration: 7:30–8:30 am Where: Woodstock Rec. Field Fee:  $30 per runner Proceeds help fund Family of Woodstock’s 24-hour Emergency Hotline Register Here: 2026 Woodstock Turkey Trot Last year, we […]

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Each year, October casts a spotlight on a mostly unseen, unspoken issue affecting millions of people, mostly women, throughout our country and the rest of the world: domestic violence. Locally this year, that spotlight is shining even more intensely due to two homicides resulting from domestic violence. Families were devastated. Communities shocked. Government leaders vowed […]

An Evening with Michael Berg | Celebrating a Lifetime of Service

Event Details Date: Saturday, September 26 Time: 5:00-9:00pm Location: Event Center at Diamond Mills Resort & Spa 25 Partition Street Saugerties Tickets: $175 per person $1,575 per table of 10 (one comp. ticket) Reserve Tickets Here:  An Evening with Michael Berg – Celebrating a Lifetime of Service For more than five decades, Family of Woodstock […]

Family the Beneficiaries of Jack DeJohnette Concert

Family of Woodstock was one of the beneficiaries of a recent 4-hour jazz concert honoring late drummer Jack DeJohnette at the Broadway Theater at Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston. The event featured national and international artists who took the near sellout crowd of 1,500 through a retrospective journey of DeJohnette’s career. The 2-time Grammy-winning […]

FREE Community Party to Honor Michael Berg and Tommy Bell

Some people leave a job when they retire. Others leave behind a legacy. On Sunday, August 23, at the Colony in Woodstock from 12-4pm, Family of Woodstock will celebrate two remarkable individuals whose lives have been defined by service to the community and an unwavering commitment to helping others. After decades of dedication, Michael Berg […]

Michael Berg Receives Proclamation – Suggests Solution to Housing Crisis

On July 14, the Ulster County Legislature delivered a proclamation honoring Michael Berg’s 55+ years of service to the community in his various roles with Family of Woodstock. Initiated by Legislative Chairperson Peter Criswell and delivered by Majority Leader Abe Uchitelle, the lengthy proclamation noted that Michael has been a tireless advocate for people in […]

SOLD OUT: 14th MidWay Classic Tournament

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT.    14th MidWay Classic Golf Tournament | August 10 | 8:45 am | Twaalfskill Club, Kingston Get ready for a day of great golf, good company, and meaningful impact. Whether you’re playing, sponsoring, or both—this is one of the most fun and rewarding events […]

Free Movie Screening: RESILIENCE

A Look at the Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences Wednesday, June 17 5:15 pm Upstate Midtown  | 591 Broadway | Kingston  Join Family of Woodstock at the new Upstate Midtown theater adjacent to the Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston for a special, free screening of the award-winning documentary, RESILIENCE: The Biology of Stress & […]

In Review: Golden Hill, SNAP, Schumer Highlight Busy Quarter

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 […]