Volunteer News
Dutchess Quilters' Donation Brings Warmth and Cheer
October 2011
First Dutchess Quilters Donate Quilts to Children in the Residence Treatment Programs
Thanks to Pat Comerford and Helen Cassidy of the First Dutchess Quilters for delivering over a dozen hand made quilts for the children in the Residence Treatment Facility and Residence Treatment Center.
"We make every attempt to make a child's room warm and inviting. What is more warm and inviting then a handmade quilt? The quilts assist us in this effort." said Brian Day, Associate Director of Childcare, who was on hand to receive the quilts.
Pat Comerford and Helen Cassidy of the First Dutchess Quilters
Girl Scouts of the Hudson Valley Donate Cookies to Astor
June 2011
On June 9th, eight members of the Girl Scout troop from the Arlington School Disctrict (Hudson Valley) collected and donated over 70 boxes of cookies to the children at the Residence. Thank you! One of the girls in the troop, who receives services from one of Astor's outpatient clinics, recommended Astor as the recipient of this donation.
Mitzvah Day Volunteers Dig In to Help Astor
May 15, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011 was Mitzvah Day, a concerted effort on a single day to bring the entire Jewish congregation together to volunteer in the community, performing a "mitzvah" — a good deed — by helping those in need, and by helping the community at large.
A group of volunteers from the Jewish Federation of Dutchess County volunteered their services at Astor's Residential Programs in Rhinebeck, NY, where they spent the day working on the gardens. On behalf of the children and families we work with, we want to extend our sincere appreciation to the volunteers who gave of their time and talent: thank you!
Notre Dame Club Sponsors Seven for "Sisters Under Sail"
May 2, 2011
The Mid-Hudson Valley Notre Dame Alumni Club
Sponsors Seven Astor Kids for "Sisters Under Sail"
The Mid-Hudson Valley Notre Dame Alumni Club raised funds to help seven Astor girls participate in an "outward bound"-type experience with Sisters Under Sail Corp. Six girls will have the opportunity to participate in a one-day sail beginning at West Point Military Academy and one girl will participate in a six day sail beginning at Liberty Landing in Jersey City to West Point.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our girls — many of whom have had challenges in their lives whether through mental health, behavioral and/or educational issues — like 17 years old Wanda, who has been in our Therapeutic Foster Boarding Home for over six year.
Sisters Under Sail Information
Notre Dame Alumni Club Hesburgh Day of Service
April 30, 2011
On April 30, 2011, six members of the Notre Dame Alumni Club of the Mid-Hudson Valley volunteered at Astor's Residential Facilities in Rhinebeck, NY where they spent the day readying the facility for the summer. They worked extremely hard, always with smiles on their faces, as they raked and cleaned up the pool area, including sealing the benches; trimmed trees; weeded the garden; installed growing box sets; and installed a fence to keep the deer out.
The Notre Dame Alumni Club has worked on several projects with us at various Astor locations over the years and we are continually thankful for all that they do for us!
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