The Make A Difference Fund was established by the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan to provide grants to local organizations that provide services and programs to children of low-income, disadvantaged or distressed families. Over the past several years, various… Continue reading →

The Hudson Valley Animal Shelter Fund Grant applications are now available. Eligible organizations are those providing services in Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Putnam, Sullivan and Rockland counties and are dedicated to rescuing, sheltering and defending animals. In 2018, the Community Foundation… Continue reading →

Marion Ziegler of Interfaith Outreach United with CFOS Chairman, Josh Sommers and CFOS President and CEO, Elizabeth Rowley.

The Make a Difference Fund was established by the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan to provide grants to local organizations that… Continue reading →

Chris Molinelli, Liz Schmidt and Kathleen Morgan of HONOR ehg, Inc. with CFOS Chairman, Josh Sommers and CFOS President & CEO, Elizabeth Rowley.

The Make a Difference Fund was established by the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan to provide… Continue reading →

2017 CFOS Annual Reception Honorees: Anthony and Nancy Kane and Janet and Tom Sullivan

More than 400 community and business leaders gathered on November 15 to congratulate Anthony & Nancy Kane and Tom & Janet Sullivan on receiving the David… Continue reading →

Lazare Kaplan

Applications are now being accepted from organizations that best exemplify The Kaplan Foundation mission statement “to get the kids off the streets of Livingston Manor.”  Grants in the amount of $250 and higher, depending on need and merit,… Continue reading →

Tom & Janet Sullivan, of Monroe
Orange County Honorees

Anthony & Nancy Kane, of Forestburgh
Sullivan County Honorees

Anthony & Nancy Kane and Tom & Janet Sullivan, outstanding business and civic leaders, will be honored by the Community Foundation of… Continue reading →

Family members of the late Christine Verheyleweghen Thomas have recently established a charitable fund in her memory at the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan, ensuring her legacy is carried on forever. The Christine Thomas Memorial Fund for Helping Others… Continue reading →

Christina Grohowski (left) and Christa Grohowski (right) came to CFOS to create Christina Cares: The Kara-Lynn Project, a special project/pass-through fund.

Valley Central High School Senior Christina Grohowski has established a charitable fund at the Community Foundation of Orange and… Continue reading →

Scholarship recipients celebrate their recent awards at both the Sullivan and Orange County Scholarship Receptions.

More than 300 scholarship recipients, family members and community volunteers attended Scholarship Receptions hosted by the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan. The receptions celebrate… Continue reading →