Resources and Links

Websites and contact information for area residents looking for help, information, activities and more. For more resources, click here.

Cultural Services

Dutchess County Arts Council is a private, nonprofit arts service organization that promotes and coordinates cultural activity and development in Dutchess County.

Dyson Foundation makes grants to worthy organizations, innovative programs, and compelling causes in what they believe to be the best tradition of American family philanthropy.

The Community Foundation of Dutchess County channels much needed resources to community organizations and offer a wide variety of scholarship opportunities to high school seniors throughout Dutchess County.

Family Services

WIC – support and services for Women, Infants and children, including pregnant women and teens. Includes extra food, breastfeeding support, and help getting other services.

Astor Foundation early childhood programs consist of comprehensive early childhood developmental preschool services and early intervention services to children ages 0-5 years and their families.

Dutchess County Youth Bureau provides and encourages services which strengthen family life and by supporting families in their essential function of nurturing the youth's overall development.

Northeast-Millerton Library offers a book forum and online book club.

Support Services

United Way of Dutchess County builds a strong, healthy community by raising resources and developing relationships that make a measurable difference in people's lives.

Grace Smith House offers shelter and counseling to victims of domestic violence and their dependent children in need of safety and protection.

Social Services of Dutchess County operates employment programs for recipients of temporary assistance.

HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) provides assistance with home energy needs for low income, older individuals and families.

Employment

Dutchess Works, the Department of Labor One-Stop, provides free job posting services, resources and training, and many other services for job seekers and employers