Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan & Rockland

09/10/2026

With our Annual Reception a little over a month away on October 21, we want to start celebrating our amazing Sponsors! ✨

Today we want to thank our Platinum and Diamond 2026 Annual Reception Sponsors! A special shoutout to Resorts World Hudson Valley / Resorts World Catskills for their Platinum Sponsorship and a huge thank you to Diamond Sponsors Orange Investment Advisors, Inc. & Dahunt for the Cure 💜 We are so grateful for your continued loyal and generous support!

Interested in attending our Annual Reception? Visit https://cfosrny.org/2026-annual-reception/ !!!!

09/09/2026

This week for , we're spotlighting the Newburgh Lyceum Fund, which joined CFOSR in April 2026.

Rooted in the belief that shared civic life helps build a stronger community, this fund creates a platform for diverse communities to come together through dialogue, collaboration, and collective imagination, with a focus on justice and equity.

The Newburgh Lyceum also aims to serve as a connector within Newburgh's civic and cultural community, partnering with and supporting local organizations to amplify their impact.

We're excited to see this fund create space for connection, conversation, and new possibilities for Newburgh and the region as a whole! 💙

To learn more or support this fund, visit https://cfosrny.org/fund/newburgh-lyceum-fund/

09/08/2026

It’s time to celebrate the people who make a difference in Rockland County!

We’re thrilled to announce the 2026 Rockland Philanthropy Day honorees and keynote speaker- an incredible group of leaders, professionals, philanthropists, and volunteers who have made a lasting impact on our community.

🏆 Outstanding Corporate Leadership - PayServ Payroll Solutions
🏆 Outstanding Nonprofit Professional - Elizabeth Santiago, Center for Safety & Change
🏆 Outstanding Philanthropists - Jack Holt & Patricia Zugibe, Holt Construction
🏆 Outstanding Volunteer (Posthumous Honor) - Lauren Shields

We’ll also welcome keynote speaker Michael Seidenfrau as we come together to celebrate those making a difference in our community!

For information on tickets and sponsorships, visit https://cfosrny.org/philanthropyday/

09/08/2026

Special shoutout to Mid Hudson News for featuring our latest press release announcing our Annual Reception! ✨

Taking place on Wednesday, October 21, this year' s reception is guided by the theme of "Embracing a Stronger Future Together." 💜 We hope you will join us at West Hills Country Club to celebrate!

For tickets, sponsorships and ads, visit https://cfosrny.org/2026-annual-reception/

09/02/2026

This week for , we're spotlighting the Charlotte & Michael Sherman Memorial Scholarship Fund, which joined CFOSR in January 2026.

This scholarship supports students from Orange County who are pursuing an education in the health or education fields, helping the next generation of educators and healthcare professionals take the next step toward their goals.

We are especially grateful to share the news that the scholarship was awarded for the first time this year to a student studying healthcare!

Through this fund, Charlotte and Michael Sherman's legacy will continue by investing in students whose future careers have the potential to strengthen and care for our communities for years to come.

To learn more or support this fund, visit https://cfosrny.org/fund/charlotte-michael-sherman-memorial-scholarship-fund/

09/01/2026

We’re excited to announce that the 2026–2027 Rockland Innovative Teaching Grant Program, sponsored by Optimum , is now accepting applications- so get ready to share this news with your favorite teacher! 🍎✨

This program encourages and recognizes teachers engaged in exciting, creative and innovative methods of instruction, and provides funding to implement them throughout Rockland County's K-12 public schools! 💡📚

Teachers can apply for:

- Individual Grants: $200–$500 (programs being implemented by one teacher)
- Group Grants: $500–$1,000 (programs being implemented by two or more teachers)

Grants can support materials, activities and projects that make learning more exciting and meaningful for students.

Learn more and apply through the Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan & Rockland’s grant portal at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfosnygrants

08/27/2026

What a beautiful example of the lasting impact of Linda and Anthony’s legacy. 💚 We are extremely proud to steward this fund, which helps make meaningful summer experiences possible for local children and families.

To learn more or support this fund, visit https://cfosrny.org/fund/linda-and-anthony-cellini-scholarship-fund/

A heartfelt 💚 thank you to the Linda and Anthony Cellini Scholarship Fund for helping send 20 children from 13 Town of Thompson families to YMCA Camp this summer!

Established by family and friends to honor Linda and Anthony’s legacy, the fund continues their commitment to local children and families by making enriching summer experiences possible.

Want to help send even more kids to camp next year? Donations to the scholarship fund are always welcome:

https://cfosrny.org/our-funds/designated/linda-and-anthony-cellini-scholarship-fund/

08/26/2026

We are so honored to steward the Max Moreno SUNY Orange BRIDGES Scholarship Fund and grateful to work alongside the folks at Hudson Valley Light It Up Blue 🌟💙

We can't wait to see the results of this amazing scholarship at Orange County Community College - SUNY Orange and know it will have a lasting effect on the students it supports. 🎓

To learn more and/or support this fund, visit https://cfosrny.org/fund/max-moreno-suny-orange-bridges-scholarship-fund/

We hope you're all having a wonderful summer and enjoying the last few days before school starts.

Following this year's Light It Up Blue event, we met with the wonderful staff at the Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan & Rockland. Given the success that Hudson Valley Light It Up Blue has had over the past 15 years, they inspired us to think about how we can do even more.

With that encouragement, we are proud to announce that we have established the Max Moreno SUNY Orange BRIDGES Scholarship Fund.

With guidance from CFOSR, we’ve teamed up with the SUNY Orange BRIDGES Program at Orange County Community College - SUNY Orange to support students transitioning from high school into a welcoming learning environment, fostering their education and needs through a collaborative community and college partnership.

Our goal is to create a Legacy Fund, leaving an everlasting impact while assisting our neurodivergent community.

We cannot thank our supporters and sponsors enough. Without you, none of this is possible.

A special thanks to Biz Rowley, Sara Wilbur and Kristen Jensen.

LIGHT IT UP!
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08/26/2026

This week for , we're spotlighting the Zang/DeClue Family Charitable Fund, which was the first fund to join CFOSR in 2026.

Through annual grants to the Montgomery Food Pantry, this fund supports efforts to address food insecurity in Orange County and help ensure local families have access to the resources they need.

We're proud to see philanthropy creating a lasting, ongoing commitment to meeting needs right here in our community! 🍎🥖🌽🧀💚

To learn more or support this fund, visit https://cfosrny.org/fund/zang-declue-family-charitable-fund/

08/21/2026

We are officially 2 months away from our 2026 Annual Reception, where the theme is...

Embracing a Stronger Future Together 💛

Save the date! We hope to see you there. For more information on the event, including tickets and sponsorships, visit https://cfosny.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=9580