named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Cinderella’s Closet
Annual prom dress donation event providing over 1,000 formal gowns at no cost to high school students in need.
Denim & Diamonds Gala
Annual fundraising gala that honors local Women of the Year and Organization of the Year while raising funds for the League’s programs.
Girls’ Empowerment Day
Workshop event for female and non-binary high school students featuring professional women, resume-building, and discussions on empowerment and advocacy.
JLP Community Grant
Annual grant program awarding financial support (typically two $500 grants) to local nonprofits addressing unmet community needs in the Hudson Valley.
Mother’s Day Dinner
Annual event providing an elegant dinner and self-empowerment experience for women survivors of domestic violence from local shelters, including childcare during the event.
Operation Holiday Box
Annual program collecting and distributing toiletries, clothing, food, and gift cards to children and families in need during the holiday season, often in partnership with agencies serving trafficking survivors.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Develops and implements volunteer-led community service projectsInitiates and supports programs addressing unmet community needs in Dutchess County, including domestic violence, health and nutrition, and learning through play, through trained volunteer action.
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Funds community organizations through annual grant programAwards over $3,000 annually in grants to not-for-profit, tax-exempt organizations to support community initiatives, including past recipients such as Arts Mid-Hudson and United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region.
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
- Hosts annual Mother's Day Dinner for women from domestic violence sheltersHosts an annual Mother's Day Dinner event that provides an elegant meal, childcare, entertainment, and self-empowerment activities in a safe environment for women, many of whom are survivors of domestic violence, residing in local shelters.
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Donated Attire Distribution 1 activity
- Operates Cinderella’s Closet prom gown donation programAnnually collects and donates over 1,000 prom gowns in all sizes free of charge to high school students through its Cinderella’s Closet program.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Operates annual holiday gift and fellowship program for local familiesProvides holiday gifts and fosters fellowship for local children and families annually through Operation Holiday Box, selecting a community organization each year to support as part of outreach efforts.
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Girls' Mentorship and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Organizes Girls' Empowerment Day for high school studentsHosts an annual Girls' Empowerment event featuring resume-building workshops, discussions, and activities led by local industry leaders to promote 21st-century awareness, advocacy, and personal development for female high school students.
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Provides leadership training and development for volunteer membersAdvances women's leadership through volunteer action, collaboration, and training, including maintaining a volunteer corps of over 130 members and hosting Super Saturday, an annual training event featuring local speakers on personal development and effective service.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Collects and distributes essential items to support victims of human traffickingCollects and distributes essential items such as toiletries, clothing, food, and gift cards to agencies serving potential victims of human trafficking.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$541%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$17K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$30K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$27K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -33.2%
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Adopt a Family thru Dutchess County Family Court Partner — Recipient program supported through Operation Holiday Box.
- Arts Mid-Hudson Partner — Recipient of a 2022 community grant from the Junior League of Poughkeepsie.
- Brookhaven residence Partner — Residence whose residents have participated in the Mother's Day Dinner event.
- Child Abuse Prevention Center Partner — Recipient organization supported through Operation Holiday Box.
- Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie Partner — Recipient organization supported through Operation Holiday Box.
- Grace Smith House Partner — Shelter for victims of domestic violence whose residents have participated in the Mother's Day Dinner event.
- House of Hope Partner — Recipient organization supported through Operation Holiday Box.
- Hudson Valley Hero Project Partner — Recipient organization supported through Operation Holiday Box.
- Junior League of Poughkeepsie Network — Member of The Junior League network focused on women's voluntarism and community service.
- Locust Grove Estate Partner — Hosts the Girls' Empowerment event at its venue.
- Poughkeepsie Day Nursery Partner — Recipient organization supported through Operation Holiday Box.
- United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region Partner — Recipient of a 2022 community grant from the Junior League of Poughkeepsie.
- YWCA Battered Women’s Services Program Partner — Program whose residents have participated in the Mother's Day Dinner event.
- area shelters Partner — Collaborates with local shelters to host the Mother’s Day Dinner for women affected by domestic violence.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Volunteer Actionmethodology: community_driven_programmingBy identifying unmet community needs through collaboration and coalition-building, the organization designs targeted volunteer programs that produce responsive, effective interventions because they are rooted in local priorities.
- Dignity-Affirming Recognition in Trauma Recoverymethodology: dignity_affirming_celebrationBy celebrating the identities and caregiving roles of women survivors of domestic violence through communal events, the organization supports trauma recovery and reinforces self-worth because public recognition restores dignity and belonging.
- Mentorship and Experiential Empowerment for Youthmethodology: mentorship_based_empowermentBy connecting young female students with professional women through mentorship and mindful experiential learning, the organization fosters personal development and 21st-century advocacy skills because relational role modeling builds identity and agency.
- Women's Leadership Development as Community Changemethodology: women_leadership_developmentBy training and developing women as volunteers and leaders, the organization produces greater community impact because empowered women drive sustainable, locally informed solutions to social issues.