Our Heroes

Thank you.

The United Way of Dutchess-Orange Region extends its heartfelt gratitude to our generous donors. Your unwavering support is the lifeblood of our mission, empowering us to create lasting, positive change throughout our communities.

 

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This digital donor wall is a testament to their commitment to building a stronger Dutchess and Orange Region. We are honored to recognize these individuals and organizations who are investing in lasting change and creating a brighter future for our community

Leading Change in Dutchess & Orange Counties

The United Way Tocqueville Society brings together passionate leaders in the Dutchess-Orange Region who are deeply committed to driving meaningful change. As a member, you'll join a distinguished community of philanthropists who are dedicated to addressing our region's most pressing challenges.

Your investment in the Tocqueville Society is more than a donation; it's a partnership. You'll work alongside fellow leaders, leveraging your time, talent, and resources to strengthen our community. Your commitment directly advances health, youth opportunity, financial security, and community resiliency right here in the Dutchess-Orange Region.

Whether you contribute $10,000 or $1 million, your generosity helps build a stronger, more resilient future for our local families. Join us and become a catalyst for lasting change.

Our Society Members:

Anthony Campagiorni, Esq.
Christopher Capone
Kevin Cleary & Holly Wahlberg
William & Catherine Davies
Timothy Eisentraut
Christopher & Marian Gaynor
Peter Groffman & Katherine Bishop
Steven & Susan Howell
Steven & Linda Lant
John P. O'Shea
Jonathan W. & Angela S. Roberts

The Power of Leadership Giving

The Leadership Society is a distinguished group of individuals who are deeply committed to creating lasting change in Dutchess and Orange Counties. Through their generous investments, Leadership Society members provide critical support for our programs, ensuring that we can address the most pressing needs and build a stronger, more equitable community for all.

Pat Adams
Daniel Z. Aronzon M.D. and Nancy Aronzon
John Atherton
Kathleen Bartles
Lorraine Barton
Heather Bell
Jolene Borell
Kyro Bouquet
Ronald Brand
Charles Brittain
Gunta Broderick
Keith Brokaw
Christopher Broner
Michael Burdis
Gordon Burdis
Thomas Burns
Lawrence and Lynda Byrne
Steven Carroll
Robert Caso
Marc Cassalina
Heather Cimorelli
Melissa Clark and Christian Laura
Rocco and Sharon Cocco
David Cole
John and Ingrid Collins
Ramon and Lennie Kay Colon
Michael Coulter
Dan Curtin
Tim and Alicia Dean
Arthur DeDominicis, CPA
Troy and Jennifer Del Valle
Phil Derasmo
Eric Diamond
Tom and Regina DiGovanni
Margarita K. Dilley
Michael Dolan
Emily Elshafey
Nelson Feist
Jon Garlett
Joseph Garozzo
Shawn and Jennifer George
Lora Gescheidle
Janet Giannetta
Michael Gillfeather
Joshua R. Ginsberg
Michael and Clare Graham
Bretton Haase
Linda Hannigan
Dawn Harkness
Timothy Hayes
Kwane Hayle
Malinda Haynes
Michael Hichak
Daniel Hickey
Marvyn James
Jane & Doug Johnson
Walter and Susan Joseph
John Kaften
Timothy Kane
Gary Koch
Lawrence and Joan Korducki
David Langellaå

Frank LaRocca
Phillip Lekanides
Anne Lescher
Teresa Leske
Stephen Lochner
Eric Loeven
Michael Lofaro
Eileen Lomoriello
David Mack
Elizabeth Manning
Susan Manning
Robert R Marchione
Kenneth Marston
Dr. Peter Masci and Christine Masci
Dr. Aby Mathew
Gregory and Mary Mayotte
Suzette Mazurowski
James McCardle III
Sharon McGinnis
Dr. Robert McKee & Julia Hamilton McKee
Brian and Melissa McNamara
Jeannie Montano and James Kellett
Edward Graham and Matthew Murphy
Timothy Murphy
Michelle Nepton
Marta Newkirk
Ben Niedermeyer
Richard O'Keefe
Michelle O'Reilly, CPA
Peter Olson
Barbara and John Ostrander
Shelby Outwater
Robert and Josephine Peacock
Charles Pellegrino
Craig and Keryl Pesce
Steward T. A. Pickett
Travis Podolec
Jill Posephney
Bradley Quick
Ita Rahilly and Louis Fish
Bruce and Nancy Raymond
Peter Reale
Angela Rein
Eric Rice
Todd and Janette Ritter
Richard Rowley
John and Laura Safran
Edward Sammis
Robert and Elizabeth Sawicki
Michael Scott
Andrew Seward
Kevin Sheehan
Michael Swensen
Rebecca Tadikonda
Robert Terry, CLU, ChFC
Michael and Kelly Turturro
Mark and Liz Villanti
Raymond and Nancy Watroba Jr.
Michael Yegidis, CPA
Greg Yozzo
Daniel Ziegler
Thomas Zupan

Making a Difference at Work: Your Workplace Campaign

We are deeply grateful for the commitment of our workplace campaign partners. The following companies are integral to our mission, demonstrating a strong dedication to the well-being of Dutchess and Orange Counties. Their support enables us to create lasting change and build a stronger community for all.

$100,000 +

Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.

$25,000 - $99,999

Adams Fairacre Farms
Hannaford Supermarkets
Hudson Valley Credit Union
IBM
Orange Bank & Trust Company
RBT CPAs, LLP

$10,000 - $24,999

BMO Harris Bank and BMO Capital Markets
C&S Wholesale Grocers
Enterprise
James L Taylor Manufacturing Company
Marshall+Sterling
Orange & Rockland Utilities
Orange County Government
United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region
UPS
Wappingers Central School District

$4,000 - $9,999

Athene USA
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
Dutchess County Government
EFCO Products Inc
Illinois Tool Works
Rhinebeck Bank
Rhinebeck Central School District

$3,999 

American Express
Arlington Central School District
AT&T
Ball Corp
Bank of Millbrook
Berkshire Bank
BNY Mellon Community Partnership
Bon Secours Health System
Carpenter & Smith
Centene Corporation
Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County
Dutchess Day School
Dutchess Tourism Inc
Elevance Health
Emery & Webb Inc
Enlarged City School District of Middletown
Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions
Family Services Inc
Fearless!  Hudson Valley, Inc.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Focus Media Inc
Gannett Fleming
Global Foundries
Grace Smith House
Hickey Finn and Company Insurance

HONOR ehg Inc
JC Penney
Jewish Family Services of Orange County
Joy Insurance Agency Inc
JP Morgan Chase
Kennametal Inc.
KeyBank
Kirshon and Company PC
Kiryas Joel Village Union Free School District
LaBella Associates
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Liscum McCormack VanVoorhis
Literacy Connections - Hudson Valley
Macys
Manpower
Masci, Hale, and Wilson Family Dentistry
McCabe and Mack LLP
Metal Container Corp
Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
Millbrook Central School District
Nationwide Corp
New York Life Insurance Company
Newburgh Enlarged City School District
onsemi
Orange County Partnership
Orange Ulster BOCES
Pawling Corp
Paychex Inc
Pine Bush Central School District
Pine Plains Central School District
Port Jervis City School District
Poughkeepsie City School District
Poughkeepsie Public Library District
Prager Metis
Precision Pipeline Solutions
Price Chopper Golub
Riverside Bank
SEI
Spackenkill Union Free School District
SUNY Orange
Target
TD Bank
TEG Federal Credit Union
Textron Aviation Service Center
The ARC Sullivan-Orange Counties New York
Think Dutchess Alliance for Business
Thrivent Financial
TJX
Tompkins Financial Corporation
Tops Markets
Torrco
Town of Chester
Town of Hyde Park
Ulster Savings Bank
USAA
Valley Central School District
Verizon
Washingtonville Central School District
Westage Management LLC

Our Generous Supporters: Making a Difference Together

Every gift, no matter the size, makes a meaningful impact. We are proud to showcase our valued donors, whose collective generosity fuels our work in Dutchess and Orange Counties.

Honoring the spirit of philanthropy.

Melissa Clark

Muriel W. Horowitz

Pamela Dederer Pecorelli

Elizabeth A. Dederer

Chris and Linda Harden

Helen Harden

Kevin Kelly

Elyse Mansfield

Nathan Lawrence-Paine

Dwight S. Paine

Pagones Grandkids

Lee & Judith Pagones

Rebecca Lull

Muriel W. Horowitz

Your thoughtful gift, in memory, joins the collective contributions listed, creating a lasting tribute. We appreciate your support and the shared memory you've honored.

A Good Guy Pumpkin

Patricia Koch

Patrice Abruzzo

Judith F. Abruzzo-Wasilewski

Andrew

Bernard Dillon

Baldwin Family

Bernard Dillon

Deborah Baldwin

Harry Baldwin

Abe Banner

Rita Banner

Gerald Becker

Margie A. Becker

Mary and Richard W. Booth

Gerald R. Vittone

Louis Breglia

L. Eugene Breglia

Louis Brosang

Barbara Powers

Tony Buccelli

Dwight S. Paine

Lunch Bunch

Anna May B. Duncan

Linda Caporuscio

Gary Caporuscio

Arthur and Ada Chartier

Grace R. Chartier

Rev. Richard Chartier

Grace R. Chartier

Dawn Christenson

Christine Panson

Chuck Collins

Anonymous

Cotton Family

Carol Cotton

Ronald Creeden

Maureen Creeden

Rachel Cusher Vittone

Gerald R. Vittone

Stanley and Mae Dahowski

Gerard E. Dahowski

Jerry Delaney

Michael J. Brown

Shirley Delaney

Michael J. Brown

David Dobbs

Gloria Dobbs

Pearl Doria Woodin

Rebecca Hastings

Donald Doria

Rebecca Hastings

Elizabeth Ann Dorsey

Richard Dorsey

Olive Doty

Cynthia D. Stirling

Kimberly Doughty Abrams

Anonymous

Helen Dunham

Edward A. Venuto

Roy Dunham

Edward A. Venuto

Marie English

Elfriede Tillman

Wayne Ennist

Louis J. Ciminaro

Anthony Germinaro

Arlene D. Becker

Eleanor Germinaro

Arlene D. Becker

Bob Goewey

Linda G. Stow

Lorraine Goewey

Linda G. Stow

Bernard Goodman

Barbara Goodman

Mike Grega

Linda G. Stow

Bea Grega

Linda G. Stow

Eric Guggleberger

Louis J. Ciminaro

Stanley Hamm

Mae M. Hamm

Raymond Hawk

John P. Hawk

Helen Hawk

John P. Hawk

Walter & Joyce Hermann

James E. Martinson

Tom Heupler

Susan Heupler

Philip F. Hoag

Amy H. Lynch

Mary Hoag

Amy H. Lynch

Robert Homko

Jacqueline Homko

Chris Hunt

Michael J. Brown

Thomas Jaques

Louis J. Ciminaro

John, Mary, Andy, and Tim

Mr. John St. Leger

Charles Johnson

Louis J. Ciminaro

Pam Johnstone Moguet

Mary Ann Lohrey

Dolores Kelly

Elyse Mansfield

Len Kistner

Bernard K. Kistner

Ray Kistner

Bernard K. Kistner

Ken Klick

Annette Sullivan

Adam Lee

Deborah A. Lee

Vince Libretti

Rose Mary Libretti

Rita LIvingston

Donna Takacs

Loved Ones

Rudolph  Macak

Julia Marcus

Ronald Linton

Curt Martinson

James E. Martinson

Anna Martinson

James E. Martinson

Paul McCue

Ann P. M. Gross

Brian McGrath

Kenneth McGrath

Anna Moore

Mae M. Hamm

Ruth Morey

Elfriede Tillman

Louis Morgenthaler

Richard A. Morgenthaler

Betsy Mulder

Margie A. Becker

Vincent Mullen

Michael P. Mullen

John Murnin

Joan K. Murnin

My Parents

Laxman Parashar

Edward Nadeau

Jacqueline M. Nadeau

James O'Neill

Michael P. Mullen

Our Parents

Lynne Kopac

Dominick Palmeri

Maryanne Hart

Helen Palmeri

Maryanne Hart

Bill Pelzek

Laurel Pelzek

Jim Petrone

Christine A. Petrone

Helen Pfeiffer

Mary Beth E. Miraldi

Edward and Alma Poplawski

Lisa Ann Poplawski

Dennis Powers

Barbara Powers

Marty Quick

Peg Quick

Jeff Raymond

Bruce Raymond

Joseph Resta

Irene Resta

Melissa Ritchie

Diana Ritchie

John Ritchie

Diana Ritchie

Ken and Dot Robertson

Grace R. Chartier

Charles J. Saylor

Charles B. Saylor

Shirley Saylor

Charles B. Saylor

Irma Schwinger DeAngele

Fred Schwinger

Bernard Slade

Barbara Goodman

James Smith

Joan E. Smith

Erin Shanley

Anonymous

Michael Sorbera

Susan Partington

T-Bone

Anonymous

Dorothy Traver

Charles Traver

Alden Traver

Charles Traver

Richard Travis

Sheila J. Travis

Sandra Vana

Llmar Vana

Josie Vaughan

Joann Muse

Emma Whitehead

Carl H. Whitehead

Joan Whiteley

Elfriede Tillman

Alfred Wing

Cathy Hingos

Virginia Wing

Dorothy Witherwax

Trueman Witherwax

Dorothy Witherwax

This donor wall reflects gifts donation between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. We try our best to ensure that all who give to us are acknowledged. If we inadvertently omitted anyone, please contact us at (845) 471-1900.