Clearwater’s Youth Empowerment Programs are no-cost, three-day adventures on the mighty Hudson River, offering a one of a kind experience of scenic beauty, bonding, and personal achievement. Our unique multi-day programs connect youth to the Hudson River as they sail onboard the historic sloop Clearwater and camp along the river’s shores. Young Women at the […]
The Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services’ Division of Youth Services has awarded $307,881 to local municipalities and nonprofit community-based organizations to fund 21 programs that enhance the lives and safety of young people throughout the County through the Youth Development Program (YDP) and Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA). YDP funding targets […]
The Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services’ (DCFS) Division of Youth Services is requesting proposals for youth development services from municipalities and nonprofit, community-based organizations for program year October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024. Program funding will be awarded in the following categories: Youth Development Programs (YDP) Runaway and Homeless Youth Act […]
County Seeks Proposals for 2023 Youth Program Funding Grant workshops set for September 13th and 14th The Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services’ Division of Youth Services is requesting proposals for youth development services from municipalities and non-profit, community-based organizations for calendar year January 1st to December 31st, 2023. Program funding will be [...]
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Over 150 young people from throughout Dutchess County attended yesterdays Department of Community & Family Services’ (DCFS) Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Youth Summit, coordinated by the Dutchess County Workforce Investment Board (WIB) and held at the former JCPenney site at the Poughkeepsie Galleria. The SYEP provides qualified students, ages 14 to 20 and whose […]
The Youth Opportunity Union (YOU) and Marist College have announced a new partnership with Spectrum News to train 30 local high school students as video-journalists at no cost to the students. The 5-day Intensive Video-journalism Workshop will be held Monday to Friday, August 22-26, in the Newton Community Room at Christ Episcopal Church in the […]
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison and members of the City’s Common Council joined local stakeholders today as demolition of the former YMCA building at 35 Montgomery Street began, the next step in the process of the development of a state-of-the-art Youth Opportunity Union (YOU), which will be built on […]
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