named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Family Central
All-volunteer parenting support network providing information, resources, and workshops for parents and caregivers of children from birth through adolescence in Warwick, NY
Los Inmigrantes (Las Mejores Huellas de los Inmigrantes)
Leadership development program for the immigrant community in the Hudson Valley offering "Know Your Rights" training, leadership development, and community event participation
Monarch Village Pollinator Project
Community-led initiative in Warwick, NY to protect monarch butterflies and pollinator habitats through volunteer-driven creation and preservation of pollinator areas
Resilient Warwick Food Pantry Support Fund
Emergency fund launched with Sustainable Warwick to support local food pantries during the pandemic, distributing matched donations to five pantries based on meals served
Safe Space America
Initiative to end bullying, discrimination, and violence by creating safe spaces and hosting education and PRIDE events for LGBTQIA2S and other marginalized groups
Sustainable Warwick
Community initiative promoting sustainability through education and cooperation among individuals, organizations, businesses, schools, and government to protect environmental quality and reduce carbon emissions
Transformation Trails: From Prison to Park
Project transforming land formerly part of the Mid-Orange Correctional Facility into a public arboretum with pollinator meadows, sculptures, and historical elements in Warwick, NY
Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce’s High School Scholarship Fund
Provides two annual $1,500 scholarships to students in the Warwick Valley region to support youth investment in the local community
Wawayanda Cleanup and Kayaking
Environmental cleanup initiative that clears Wawayanda Creek to create a navigable route for kayakers and canoeists from Wickham Lake to Memorial Park
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Advocating for racial justice and systemic transformationExpressed solidarity with peaceful protesters demanding justice for victims of anti-Black racism and police brutality, and advocates for the elimination of systemic racism across justice, education, housing, health, and economic systems.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Facilitating community visioning and action planningEngaged nearly 2,000 residents and leaders in a community visioning process to develop a shared, actionable vision, transforming ideas from over 3,000 Warwick residents into community projects through dedicated Community Action Teams.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Funding local food pantry operationsFunds and distributes financial support to five local food pantries in Warwick through initiatives including a $5,000 matching fund and the co-launched Warwick Food Pantry Support Fund, with public contributions meeting and exceeding match goals.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Providing fiscal sponsorship and organizational incubationActs as an incubator for new community organizations by providing fiscal sponsorship services including banking, insurance, and tax-exempt status to support community projects and initiatives.
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Regional Tourism Promotion 1 activity
- Supporting local economic and community resilienceSupports local businesses and community members in the Villages of Florida, Greenwood Lake, and Warwick, and launched the Hello Warwick Valley! initiative in April 2021 to promote regional tourism and community connections.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Organizing community engagement eventsHosted the second Community Action Fair of the year in Greenwood Lake with approximately 40 Warwick residents in attendance, building on earlier events like the Vision Fair held on March 13, 1994.
- Producing community publications and discussion contentProduces a series of articles about the Town of Warwick, including its villages and hamlets, and creates content intended to provoke discussion and support community resilience, especially during the pandemic.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8K
Contributions & grants$6K76%
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expenses
Total expenses$18K
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balance sheet
Total assets$41K
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Net assets$41K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -41.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- BEVERLY BRAXTON — DIRECTOR
- MARSHA TALBOT — DIRECTOR
- PAULA SPECTOR — DIRECTOR
- YOLANDA KOZUHA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Family Central Partner — Provides fiscal sponsorship to Family Central, a volunteer-run parenting support network in Warwick, NY.
- Florida Community Food Pantry Partner — Partner agency supported through community outreach and donation coordination.
- Food Bank of the Hudson Valley Network — Partner food pantries participate in this network, which provided meal distribution data used for funding allocation.
- Food Bank of the Hudson Valley Network — Provides data on meal distribution used to inform funding allocation decisions.
- Food Bank of the Hudson Valley Network — Provides data on meals served and enables bulk food acquisition for supported food pantries.
- Gianni Longo Partner — Urban planning consultant who led the visioning process for the C2000 initiative.
- Greenwood Lake Food Pantry Partner — Partner agency supported through community outreach and donation coordination.
- Hamlet of Pine Island Partner — Partner in the Hello Warwick Valley! initiative to promote regional tourism and community engagement.
- Las Mejores Huellas de los Inmigrantes Partner — Provides fiscal sponsorship and organizational support to Las Mejores Huellas de los Inmigrantes, a leadership development initiative for Hudson Valley immigrants.
- Local Chambers of Commerce (Warwick Valley) Partner — Representatives from all four local Chambers of Commerce participate in the Hello Warwick Valley! initiative.
- Monarch Village Pollinator Project Partner — Provides fiscal sponsorship and support to the Monarch Village Pollinator Project in Warwick, NY.
- Pine Island Food Pantry Partner — Partner agency supported through community outreach and donation coordination.
- Safe Space America Partner — Offers fiscal sponsorship and operational support to Safe Space America, an organization promoting safety and inclusion for LGBTQIA2S and marginalized communities.
- Sustainable Warwick Partner — Co-launched the Resilient Warwick Food Pantry Support Fund.
- Sustainable Warwick Partner — Co-launched the Warwick Food Pantry Support Fund with Community2gether.
- Sustainable Warwick Partner — Supports Sustainable Warwick through fiscal sponsorship, enabling environmental education and sustainability initiatives.
- Town of Warwick Partner — Partner in the Hello Warwick Valley! initiative to promote regional tourism and community engagement.
- Transformation Trails Partner — Supports the Transformation Trails project, a public space initiative transforming former correctional facility land into a community arboretum.
- Village of Florida Partner — Partner in the Hello Warwick Valley! initiative to promote regional tourism and community engagement.
- Village of Greenwood Lake Partner — Partner in the Hello Warwick Valley! initiative to promote regional tourism and community engagement.
- Village of Warwick Partner — Partner in the Hello Warwick Valley! initiative to promote regional tourism and community engagement.
- Warwick Advertiser Partner — Published news about Community2gether's events and initiatives.
- Warwick Ecumenical Food Pantry Partner — Partner agency supported through community outreach and donation coordination.
- Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce Partner — Provides fiscal sponsorship for the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce’s High School Scholarship Fund.
- Wawayanda Cleanup and Kayaking Partner — Supports the Wawayanda Creek cleanup and kayaking access initiative through fiscal sponsorship.
- volunteers Partner — Collaborates with volunteers to support initiatives.
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 Change Model 597 orgsmethodology: community_driven_changeBy engaging residents in dialogue, visioning, and co-creation of solutions, the organization produces lasting community change because collective action and emotional investment lead to sustained ownership and implementation of local initiatives.shared approach: Community-Led Systems Change →
- Fiscal Sponsorship for Community Initiatives 22 orgsmethodology: fiscal_sponsorship_incubationBy serving as a fiscal sponsor and incubator, the organization supports the sustainability of grassroots efforts because early-stage community projects gain access to administrative infrastructure and funding opportunities they could not secure independently.shared approach: Fiscal Sponsorship as Incubation →
- Data-Informed Equitable Resource Allocationmethodology: data_informed_equitable_distributionBy using data on meal distribution to guide funding decisions, the organization ensures equitable support for food pantries because allocating resources based on demonstrated community need increases fairness and impact.
- Place-Based Emotional Engagementmethodology: place_based_memory_activationBy activating personal memories and emotional connections to place, the organization reactivates community participation because emotional resonance strengthens attachment and motivates collective stewardship of local spaces.