named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Programs
Public events focused on teen mental health and resilience, including performances like "13 Reasons Why NOT" and talks such as "The Setup: Honest Talk About Tough Issues"; offered free to the community through 2023
Youth Action Team
Leadership program for teens ages 15-18 that provided mentorship, organizational leadership training, and social action opportunities; active until 2025 when it transitioned to Youth Advisors
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 2 activities
- Mental health and social justice youth advocacy initiativesOrganizes youth participation in advocacy efforts such as Mental Health Advocacy Day at the Capitol in Albany and supports youth-led projects like the Mental Health Giving Library, fostering civic engagement and public awareness on key social issues.
- Youth leadership and organizational governance integrationEngages youth aged 15–18 in organizational decision-making through formal roles such as Youth Action Team membership, Board committee appointments, and later the Youth Advisor role. Includes hosting graduation events and involving youth in strategic guidance, with over a dozen youth engaged in recent years.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- School support and supply donations in NepalTravels to Shree Vaishnabi Secondary School and Shree Adinath Secondary School in Nepal annually to work directly with students and educators and to donate essential school supplies, as part of a sustained ten-year engagement.
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
- Youth mental health and wellness education programsHosts community events, workshops, and performances addressing teen mental health, suicide prevention, emotional self-regulation, and stress reduction for youth and adults in the New Paltz area. Events include interactive evenings, multi-day gatherings, and performances such as "13 Reasons Why NOT," reaching over 75 to 220 participants per event.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Youth recognition and scholarship awardsRecognizes up to two New Paltz High School students annually for contributions to mental wellness, social justice, peer empowerment, or community strength, and awards each recipient a $500 prize.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Youth-led community programming and eventsSupports youth in planning and leading community events such as Fall Fest 2022, Pride in the Park participation, spoken word workshops, and performances on consent and social issues. These programs are organized annually and involve Youth Action Team members or youth advisors in design and execution.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$124K
Contributions & grants$61K49%
Program service revenue$54K44%
Investment income$8K7%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$69K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$6K
balance sheet
Total assets$232K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$232K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +38.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 7
- Dayna Thomas — Trustee
- Jacki Murray — Trustee
- Ken Franzblau — Trustee
- Mala Hoffman — Trustee
- Marni Pasch — Trustee
- Sara Espinosa — Trustee
- Terry Murray — Trustee
relationships · 90
Who they work with
- Alfandre Architecture Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- America’s Best Value Inn Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Barner Books Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Boughton Place Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Bread Alone Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- CHBO Drums Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Cardinal Spellman Council of St. Joseph’s Church Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Christopher Allibone Carpentry Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Chronogram Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Crust and Magic Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Dawes Septic + Repair Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Dedrick’s Pharmacy and Gifts Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Denizen Theatre Partner — Hosted the event "The Setup: Honest Talk about Tough Issues with Charis Denison" in New Paltz.
- Denizen Theatre Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Devine Insurance Agency Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Disgruntled Chef Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Durants Party Rentals Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Edward Jones Investments Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- First Care Medical Center Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Gadaleto’s Seafood Market & Eatery Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Handmade and More Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Health and Nutrition Center Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Hudson Valley Goldsmith Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Hudson Valley One Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Hudson Valley Real Estate Genies Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Hudson Valley Staging Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Huguenot Financial Planning Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Idealogy Media Production Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Inquiring Minds Bookstore Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
- Integral Building & Design Partner — Sponsor providing support for community events
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strategies · 3
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.
- Participant-Driven Dialogue and Educationmethodology: participant_driven_programmingBy designing programs based on direct teen input and facilitating open dialogue on difficult topics like consent and emotional intelligence, the organization promotes autonomous, values-based decision-making and cross-group connection, because participatory dialogue increases relevance, trust, and internalization of key concepts.
- Peer and Story-Based Empowermentmethodology: peer_led_storytellingBy using peer-led storytelling, spoken word performances, and firsthand narratives — especially around mental health and social challenges — the organization fosters resilience, emotional connection, and critical dialogue, because lived-experience narratives increase relatability, reduce stigma, and enable youth to process and reframe personal and collective struggles.
- Youth-Led Governance and Leadership Developmentmethodology: youth_led_governanceBy involving youth directly in organizational governance, leadership training, and mentorship with Board members, the organization fosters empowerment, builds leadership capacity, and ensures youth perspectives shape strategy — because authentic participation cultivates ownership, self-efficacy, and sustained engagement.