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Bridging more than just the Hudson Valley
The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) has awarded its first loan through its Local Impact Fund for Tomorrow (LIFT) program, providing Friends of the Walkway with bridge financing to complete the final phase of its New York State-supported lighting improvement project for the Walkway Over the Hudson. The first of several LIFT loans already in the pipeline, this loan demonstrates how charitable capital can be put to work to help nonprofits across Dutchess, Ulster and Putnam counties. The
Internationally Recognized Human Rights Leader & Violence Interrupter, to speak at Black Business Community Celebration
KINGSTON—World-renowned human rights activist and anti-violence leader, Erica Ford, will be the guest speaker at the 5th annual Black Business Community Celebration on June 18 at Ulster Savings Bank at 180 Schwenk Drive.The program begins at 4:30 p.m. with an awards presentation, honoring five distinguished local Black business owners and community leaders. They include Eddie Parker, Black Business Excellent Award; Sharon Williams, Black Business Leadership Award; Mia Howard, Maude Bruce Community Award;
