Community Foundation Hosts Record-Setting Hudson Valley Gives

Online initiative raises more than $1.2 Million for 270 nonprofits in seven counties.

MONTGOMERY, NY (May 21, 2026) – This year’s 11th Annual Hudson Valley Gives was the most successful yet, raising more than $1.2 Million for 270 local nonprofits. The fundraiser hosted by the Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan and Rockland (CFOSR) provides participating organizations with an online platform to reach donors. Donations were raised during the month of May with the primary focus on the 24-hours on May 20th, the most raised on the event’s official giving day since its inception.

“We are overwhelmed by the generosity of local individuals and businesses,” said Elizabeth Rowley, CFOSR President and CEO. “Our community contributed and celebrated in record fashion this year to support local nonprofits, the enthusiasm and creativity that nonprofits embraced to raise donation levels was incredible.”

The event’s donations support charities in seven counties providing life-enriching programs and critical services that Hudson Valley residents appreciate or depend upon. When combined with giving totals from years past, charitable giving through Hudson Valley Gives now stands at over $6.7 Million.

The nonprofit organizations who raised the most include: Second Chance Foods, Inc, Ashokan Center, Humane Society of Walden, Abilities First and Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra.

Participating organizations were encouraged to fundraise creatively by the awarding of cash prizes throughout the day from a prize pool established thanks to donations from local businesses who sponsored the event. A huge thank you goes out to our Hudson Valley Gives sponsors -

Resorts World Catskills, Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, M & T Bank, Rowley Family Foundation, Walden Savings Bank, Orange Investment Advisors, CDPHP, Crystal Run Healthcare, Central Hudson Gas & Electric, Garnet Health, William A Smith & Son, Newburgh Brewing Company, Provident Bank, Heritage Financial Credit Union and Pamal Broadcasting.

Donations are open through the end of May and all organizations can be viewed at www.hvgives.org.

About the Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan and Rockland (CFOSR): Based in Montgomery, NY, the Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan and Rockland connects people who care with causes that matter. Established in 1999, the Foundation helps philanthropic individuals, businesses and organizations establish charitable funds that will award grants and scholarships, for good, forever. The Foundation has significantly increased the region’s charitable capital and has empowered donors to make a profound difference in the quality of life in our region. Since its inception, CFOSR, with its donors and fund representatives, has awarded more than $25 million in grants and scholarships. The Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan and Rockland currently administers 650 active charitable funds that represent $71 million in assets to support animal welfare, arts and culture, education, the environment, health and human services, recreation, and youth. To learn more, visit cfosrny.org.

Photo: CFOSR team, HV Gives Celebration of Success at Newburgh Brewery