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Rockland Pride

Tuesday, May 17th, 2022

Our biggest day of the year is back…though we are PRIDE 365!

Sunday, June 12th, 2022 | 12pm – 5pm

Now in our 24th year, Rockland Pride Sunday is back in-person for a day filled with music, dancing, and PRIDE!
Join us on Sunday, June 12th, 2022 in downtown Nyack for this free, family-friendly event featuring the music of Frankie D and The Boys, David Budway and special guest performers, Drag Queens, the Crowning of Mx. Rockland County Pride, outdoor dining, shopping, vendors, and more! Phew!!
Free children’s activities include bounce houses, face painting, and a family picnic area with arts and crafts.
Youth Pride Extravaganza from 12PM – 5PM inside the Pride Center (located at 28 S. Franklin Street in Nyack). Supervised Queer fun for middle and high school students! For more information about the Youth Pride Extravaganza, please call 845-353-6300 or email alex@rocklandpridecenter.org.
For questions about Pride Sunday or to become a vendor, please call 845-353-6300 or email pride@rocklandpridecenter.org.
Thank you to Pride Month 2022 Sponsors: Getler, Gomes, and Sutton, PC, Howard Hanna Rand Realty, Miller Zeiderman & Wiederkehr LLP, JCC Rockland, Harrington Press, Casa del Sol, ArtsWestchester, and Youth Pride Event Sponsor Gretchen Reinheimer Design.

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Giving Tuesday 2021

Monday, May 3rd, 2021

Giving Tuesday is an annual day of online philanthropy, organized to remind people that the holidays are all about giving.

 

Hudson Valley Community Services saves and improves lives, even while we all cope with ongoing pandemics.

We are only able to be there for our vulnerable clients because of your help. You make this Hudson Valley a kinder, more compassionate place.

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Spring Valley Office Closed

Thursday, January 14th, 2021

Our Spring Valley office is closed until January 18, 2021. All HVCS offices will be closed on Monday, January 18th for observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so the Spring Valley office will open again on Tuesday, January 19th.

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Emergency HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) Info

Monday, April 27th, 2020

The HEAP program is extended until June 30, 2020 and there is a 3rd Emergency HEAP benefit available to those who qualify.

“We especially want to reach people who are newly out of work and may not be aware of the HEAP program at all.  The Regular HEAP income eligibility is based on gross income received by a household in the past 30 days.  Remember that you do not have to be facing shutoff to receive a Regular HEAP benefit.  Even with unemployment you could still be eligible for the Regular HEAP benefit.  And anyone receiving Regular HEAP will get Low Income HEAP credits from Orange & Rockland for the next 12 months.  This will continue to help you even when you are back to work and trying to catch up with other bills.

Clients can apply for Regular HEAP online at www.MyBenefits.ny.gov. Clients can fax information to us at 845-364-3130 or email RocklandHEAP@dfa.state.ny.us.  They can leave a voicemail message at 845-364-3480 if you have any questions.

Many are not aware of the HEAP program because they have not faced a situation like this before.  Please help us reach out in whatever way you can.

Any client looking to apply for an Emergency HEAP benefit can fax or email their termination notice to us.  They must include a daytime phone number (that will accept calls from a restricted line) and their case number.  Our department is mostly working from home but we have access to our computers and are processing cases.  Our voicemail boxes are checked several times a day and we are calling everyone back as soon as possible.  Please note: whenever leaving a phone number be sure the number will accept calls from a restricted line.  We are working from home so the return call may show up as a restricted number.”

–Rockland County HEAP, Department of Social Services

 

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HVCS Receives $22,000 From The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, In Partnership With Macy’s

Monday, March 25th, 2019

The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS FoundationHudson Valley Community Services has been awarded a grant for $22,000 from The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) in partnership with Macy’s. The grant will be used for HVCS’ Psychosocial Support Services (PSS) program, which is a unique vehicle to provide HIV-positive residents of Westchester, Putnam and Rockland with emotional and psychological support, support groups, and ensure they remain connected to care and community. Specifically, ETAF’s grant will fund art therapy and interactive journaling for the women’s support group. PSS began on March 1, 2019.

HVCS is honored to be recognized for our innovative approach in support of people affected by HIV and AIDS. “Hudson Valley Community Services is a powerful part of a collective effort to achieve an AIDS-free world, a world Elizabeth Taylor is still helping to realize through ETAF” said Catherine Brown, Executive Director of The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. “ETAF and Macy’s are honored to support HVCS with these funds to continue our aligned goals of health equity and zero discrimination for all people living with or at risk for HIV and AIDS.”

Through their Cause Marketing Program, Thanks For Sharing, Macy’s recognizes their responsibility to support disadvantaged communities and the needs of their neighbors. They are proud to partner with ETAF and have contributed to this grant.

The Psychosocial Support Services program’s main funder is the Ryan White CARE Act, Part A, administered by Public Health Solutions.

About The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF)
Founded in 1991, The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) joins Elizabeth’s voice in the fight for social justice and human rights for people living with HIV and AIDS to achieve an AIDS-free world. Inspired by Elizabeth’s personal passion for the cause, in 2019 ETAF is focused on youth, women, children and families, ensuring they receive the direct care and support they need both domestically and in Malawi, the hotspot of the global epidemic. ETAF’s advocacy and awareness initiatives concentrate on elevating Elizabeth’s voice to secure care for the marginalized and social equity for all. To learn more or to make a donation please visit www.etaf.org.

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HVCS Takes On New Housing Program in Lower Hudson

Thursday, July 5th, 2018

Recently, the New York City Department Of Health  approached HVCS with a request to take over the Tri-County Ryan White Part A Housing Program (in Putnam, Rockland and Westchester Counties) based upon our outstanding history of serving HIV-positive homeless and unstably housed individuals. We agreed and are happy to announce the program is officially up and running under the watchful eye of Program Supervisor, Veronica Ingram-Henry, and Housing Specialist, Jessica Noble. The program can assist eligible HIV-positive clients with short-term rental assistance, utilities and telephone service, and moving expenses to secure or maintain stable housing. Eligibility is based upon HIV status, residency, and income. For more information, please contact Program Supervisor, Veronica Ingram-Henry at (845) 247-5735 or vhenry@hudsonvalleycs.org.

The HomeStarter program is also available for Rockland County residents.

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LaShonda Cyrus Appointed to Lead Spring Valley Collaborative

Wednesday, February 14th, 2018

drop wedding veilLaShonda Cyrus, HVCS’ Senior Program Manager, was appointed to lead the Spring Valley Collaborative. HVCS’ Rockland County office is located in Spring Valley and LaShonda oversees programs there, in Westchester and in Putnam County.The Spring Valley Collaborative is a group of organizations, agencies, service providers that have agreed to work together to address issues that affect the wellbeing of the Spring Valley community and its residents. LaShonda is also chair of the Steering Committee, which develops action plans to enhance coordination among organizations in the Collaborative. Thanks for all you do for our clients, LaShonda, and all those served by members of the Collaborative!

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New Prevention Program for Women of Color Coming Soon

Thursday, September 21st, 2017
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HVCS is launching a new infectious disease prevention program this December specifically for women of color. Our new Women’s Services Program will help prevent new HIV, STD, and hepatitis C infections among minority women in Dutchess, Orange, Rockland and Westchester counties. The program aligns with New York State’s “End the Epidemic” plan to increase the number of women who know their HIV/STD/HCV status and increase the number of women linked to medical care.

The Women’s Services Program will use a trauma-informed approach to outreach and prevention, since many women at high risk for these infections live with traumatic pasts or present-day circumstances, including abuse, homelessness, poverty, and immigrant status.

Our initial contract will run for five years, and we aim to serve at least 300 women each year. We look forward to sharing more news about this exciting and important new program in the future.

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NYS Sen. David Carlucci Visits Our Rockland Office to Announce “HomeStart” Funding

Wednesday, April 12th, 2017

Thanks to New York State Senator David Carlucci, Hudson Valley Community Services (HVCS) is creating a new program for people who are transitioning from homelessness or living in a shelter to permanent housing. The program, to be called HomeStart, will supply newly housed individuals with basic “starter kits” to set up their new homes. Carlucci secured $50,000 of State funding to assist disadvantaged Rockland County residents.

We created this program to alleviate a huge problem faced by those who move into permanent housing. After life on the streets or in shelters, they often lack the basic equipment to independently sustain themselves and their families, and supplies like sheets, towels, kitchenware and cleaning supplies are not available through food banks or traditional housing programs.

The program targets under-served communities and specifically people who commonly use the emergency room and hospital for care. Our expanded care management services for people living with chronic illnesses put us in touch with an ever-growing number of clients who are homeless or in unstable housing situations. We can also customize the kits based on the number of family members and lifestyles. The HomeStart kits will make the recipients more secure and self-sufficient in new housing, and keeps them engaged in the programs and services that sustain their health.

When the Senator announced his support for the program, he said: “Newly housed individuals and families often come from a homeless situation or from living with friends or family and have no basic household items. HVCS’ HomeStart initiative will alleviate those costs by providing materials and allowing these individuals or families to direct their resources to obtaining the best healthcare they can.” We are delighted to collaborate with Senator Carlucci to ease the burden on low-income people who are restarting their lives in new housing, and we offer our sincere thanks.

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HVCS’ Andi Straus Appointed to NY HIV Planning Council

Wednesday, January 27th, 2016

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has appointed Andi Straus, HVCS’ Executive Director, to be one of five representatives of the Tri-County (Westchester, Rockland and Putnam) region for the HIV Health and Human Services Planning Council of New York. The Planning Council is mandated under Part A of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act. She was appointed for a three-year term. She is on the Executive Committee since she was also asked to be the new co-chair of the Tri-County Steering Committee, sharing responsibilities with Derrick Weekes, an Administrative Director at Westchester Medical Center. Andi is very pleased to be appointed since it means that we will have an active voice in discussions about regional treatment and services for people living with HIV/AIDS.

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