Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

On Wednesday June 17th Olivia Lyons and Kelly Creswick attended the UCIAF’s June meeting at Novella’s to accept a community award for Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley, along with, Friends of Forsyth Nature Center, Boys & Girls Club of Ulster County, Gateway Hudson Valley, Peace Education Center, and VFW Post 1386 Auxiliary. Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley would like to thank Ulster County Italian American Foundation for choosing Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley as one of their 2026 community awards. It was a wonderful evening. Congratulations to all of the community award winners, and all of the 2026 scholarship recipients.

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

Last week we were proud to celebrate two outstanding women whose dedication and service continue to make a meaningful difference at the Leadership Ulster Graduation and celebration.

🌟 Melissa Tanner, Executive & Human Resources Coordinator, graduated from the Leadership Ulster Class of 2026. Through her commitment to professional growth, leadership development, and service to our community, Melissa exemplifies the values that make our organization stronger. We are incredibly proud of this achievement and excited to see the continued impact of her leadership.

🌟 Samantha Awand-Gortel, who is on WSHV's Board of Directors, was honored at the Alumni Hall of Fame Ceremony 2026.

Please join us in celebrating these remarkable women and thanking them for their contributions to our mission. Their passion, leadership, and commitment help create stronger communities and brighter futures for all.

💜💚 Congratulations, Melissa and Samantha! We are honored to celebrate your accomplishments and grateful for all that you do.

06/15/2026

✨ Webster Street Campus rolled out the red carpet for a memorable Prom! ⭐🎶

Participants enjoyed an evening of music, dancing, and fun as they celebrated in style with a Red Carpet theme. A special thank you to our Music Teacher, Joe, who kept the party going as the event's DJ! 🎧💃🕺

06/12/2026

Congratulations to the newly elected officers of our Voices & Choices Self-Advocacy Group!

Voices & Choices brings together individuals with disabilities to build leadership skills, advocate for accessibility, and make a positive impact in our community through outreach and local initiatives.

We are proud to announce our 2026 officers:

⭐ President – Lucinda Palo
⭐ Vice President – Bob Woods
⭐ Secretary – Jill Roosa
⭐ Treasurer – Joe Lynch
⭐ Shop Steward – Richard Fellows

Voices & Choices is open to community members with disabilities who are interested in self-advocacy, leadership, and community involvement. The group meets on the first Saturday of each month at 1:00 PM. If you would like to learn more or attend a meeting, please contact [email protected].

Want to support the important work of Voices & Choices? Your donation helps empower self-advocates and expand opportunities for community outreach, leadership, and accessibility initiatives. Donate here: https://wshv.org/donate/

06/10/2026

Congratulations to Katrinia Anton, who is our latest POPPIES Award Winner! Katrinia is a DSP in our Orange County Community Habilitation program, she brings fresh ideas and a positive attitude everyday while supporting people in our program!

The POPPIES Award is granted to staff members who demonstrate exceptional support to our individuals and agency while demonstrating the power of a positive attitude. On a rolling basis, Wraparound Services of The Hudson Valley encourages all families and employees to recognize staff for outstanding work mirroring the principles of the award. All WSHV families and employees may nominate a staff member by submitting the form on our website here: https://wshv.org/poppies-award/

06/08/2026

Congratulations to Isabel Bauer, who is our latest POPPIES Award Winner! Isabel is a Teacher in our School for Achievement here at Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley.

Isabel was nominated because she stepped into her teaching role with enthusiasm, determination, and a strong team-player attitude. She quickly adapted to the demands of the classroom, building positive relationships with students and colleagues while demonstrating a willingness to learn, collaborate, and support those around her. Her dedication, flexibility, and commitment to student success have made her a valued member of the School for Achievement team.

The POPPIES Award is granted to staff members who demonstrate exceptional support to our individuals and agency while demonstrating the power of a positive attitude. On a rolling basis, Wraparound Services of The Hudson Valley encourages all families and employees to recognize staff for outstanding work mirroring the principles of the award. All WSHV families and employees may nominate a staff member by submitting the form on our website here: https://wshv.org/poppies-award/