by daisy | Jul 20, 2024 | Outreach
On July 14, after the Meeting for Worship, Friends gathered for an expanded social hour. Lovingly created and presented, many brought a special, single dish for all to enjoy. The variety, flavors, and aromas filled the lounge. Fresh-baked bread, different types of...
by daisy | Jun 22, 2024 | Outreach
Poughkeepsie Friends baked casseroles, tossed salads and packed -up food for delivery to The Living Room at Mels Place, a homeless shelter in Poughkeepsie, that provides 24/7 emergency shelter, services and three meals a day. Mac & Cheese, chicken noodle...
by daisy | May 31, 2024 | Outreach
NYS SNUG Outreach (SNUG) is an evidence-based violence reduction initiative that was first established in NYS in 2009. The program seeks to engage high-risk individuals who are causing violence in communities with high rates of violent crime, address the issues that...
by Amy Solis | Aug 24, 2023 | Outreach
When Poughkeepsie Friend Meeting member Maureen Derasmo answered a recent email from the Pleasant Valley Library asking “Is there any interest in starting a community garden?”, she said Yes! The Pleasant Valley Community Garden, located at...
