Posts Tagged ‘Poughkeepsie’

Loyal Sponsors Return for the Hudson Valley AIDS Walk/Run

Wednesday, January 13th, 2016

As the new year gets going (is it already mid-January??), we’re turning up the heat on preparations for the 2016 Hudson Valley AIDS Walk–and RUN! We’re excited to announce the return of several loyal event sponsors who have made the commitment to helping us end AIDS in the Hudson Valley.

Stop and ShopThanks to Stop and Shop on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie for signing on as our Healthy Snack Sponsor. Employees will be on site that morning with plenty of fresh fruit, water and granola bars for hungry walkers and runners! Stop and Shop also provides financial support.

Welcome back to the Crafted Kup (Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie) as our official Coffee Sponsor! Enjoy free refills of gourmet java from a great local small business.Crafted Kup

 

 

Superior Sounds returns as our own version of the AV club, providing sound and DJ services. They’re huge supporters of HVCS and we’re huge fans in return.

Superior Sounds

 

 

 

 

Last but certainly not least, we welcome longtime supporter Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union as a Walk/Run sponsor. Hudson Valley Federal Credit UnionThey’ve sponsored other events in the past, so they’re still a returning sponsor but NEW to the AIDS Walk/Run!

Now’s a great time to sign up as a walker, a team or as a runner: get a jumpstart on training on our Walk/Run page!

Hudson Valley AIDS Walk & Run

Friday, November 20th, 2015

Visit our AIDS Walk & Run page for more information.

Dutchess & Ulster Health Home Care Managers Get Together

Thursday, November 5th, 2015

Jen Brathwaite, our Assistant Director of Client Services, snapped a few pictures of our Ulster and Dutchess Health Home Care Management team meeting. Every other month, the teams have a “multi-county” Health Home team meeting and as part of the agenda they include team building activities. The staff have given a lot of positive feedback and enjoy these meetings, which are not only fun but also very informative.

Ulster and Dutchess Health Home care managers meet

Health home care managers from Ulster and Dutchess counties

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Hudson Valley AIDS Walk & Run Committee Meeting

Thursday, November 5th, 2015

Calling all volunteers! The organizing committee for the 2016 Hudson Valley AIDS Walk & Run will meet on Tuesday, November 10th at 6:00 pm at HVCS’ Poughkeepsie office. The meeting will last an hour or less, and there will be light refreshments. We need all kinds of volunteers, ideas, movers & shakers to join us to create the best AIDS Walk in years–now with a new 5K run! Call (914) 785-8277 or email for more information.

Bear Feast

Friday, October 30th, 2015

Bear Feast IV

A Thanksgiving Eve food drive to benefit HVCS’ emergency food closets

Join the Hudson Valley Bears at Bar 49 (next to/behind Union Tavern) at 49 Market St. in Poughkeepsie for a pre-Turkey Day dance party with a purpose! DJ duo Prephab keeps the party going with fun disco beats. Bring non-perishable foods (heck, bring a whole bag!) to help fill HVCS’ food closets for the holidays.

See who’s going and RSVP on the event’s Facebook page.

World AIDS Day: Red Elephant Art & Fashion Show

Friday, October 30th, 2015

World AIDS Day 2015RED ELEPHANT” ART & FASHION SHOW
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 in Poughkeepsie

12 noon to 3 pm:
Stop by the Ridley Lowell Cosmetology Salon at 289 Main St., downtown Poughkeepsie, for FREE red nail polish or make a donation for red hair highlights.

3 to 6 pm:
Visit the Mid-Hudson Heritage Center at 317 Main St. and enjoy a special art show, red fashions modeled by participants in the Dutchess Chamber Foundation’s mentorship program, hors d’oeuvre and complimentary beverages. MAC Cosmetics provides mini-makeovers and gift basket raffles.

For more info, visit www.hudsonvalleycs.org/redelephant or call (914) 785-8277.

Check Out Our NEW Hudson Valley AIDS Walk Video!

Monday, March 30th, 2015

Get ready for the Hudson Valley AIDS Walk, HVCS’ biggest fundraiser of the year! Join us on the Walkway Over the Hudson on Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm with lots of free snacks, coffee, vendors, music and fun for all ages. This is the only fundraising walk that benefits local people living with HIV/AIDS and we need your help to end AIDS in our lifetime. Together, we can make it happen!

Special thanks to care manager Frankee Ryan, long-time volunteer Patrick Decker and Solaris 3 Productions for making this happen!

Big Gay Hudson Valley’s Queen City Pride Picnic

Tuesday, January 13th, 2015

More information coming soon!

Big Gay Hudson Valley’s Meet Market

Tuesday, January 13th, 2015

Big Gay Hudson Valley's Meet Market Pop-Up Bar

Big Gay Hudson Valley’s Meet Market

Tuesday, January 13th, 2015

Big Gay Hudson Valley's Meet Market Pop-Up Bar