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The essence of our organization exists in our human spirit – the spirit and passion of those that serve and the spirit and determination of those who accept our services. We are dedicated to raising awareness of our cause and serving those in need. In this section, you will find all that you need to know about our people, mission, history and frequently asked questions. If you want to learn more about our organization, just follow the links for more information. It’s extremely important to us that you get to know more so that you feel comfortable working with us. Once you take the time to find out what we’re all about, we are confident you will want to be engaged with the Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County. Please scroll over and click on the above welcome title to see our video.

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Warming Centers/Severe Weather for Dutchess County

Dutchess County 2019

Beacon Warming Station
Salvation Army
372 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508
Contact: 845-831-1253

City of Poughkeepsie

Warming Stations:
opening Thursday, Jan. 31 from 8 AM-5 PM
Public Safety Building
505 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Salvation Army
19 Pershing Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845- 471-1210

Town of East Fishkill
Community Center, 890 Route 82, Hopewell Junction
Information - Contact Town Supervisor Nick D’Alessandro-Ddalsessandron@easkfishkillny.org

Town of Red Hook
Town Hall, 7430 South Broadway
Information – Contact Town Supervisor Robert McKeon-rmckeon@redhook.org  or call 845-399-4582

Village of Tivoli
Fire Station, 2 Tivoli Commons
Information – Contact Village Mayor Joel Griffith-mayor@tivoliny.org

Town of Wappinger
Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Rd.

Town of Dover
There are currently no plans to open a warming center

Town of Beekman
If the need arises, the Beekman Fire House, 316 Beekman-Poughquag Road, will be used as a warming center for town residents.
If there are any requests for assistance, please contact Supervisor Mary B. Covucci at (914) 475-2627 or Deputy Supervisor Ezio Battaglini at (845) 656-5988.

 

Dutchess County Community & Family Services (DCCFS)– Emergency Shelters/Warming Centers, The Living Room, located at 29 North Hamilton Street in Poughkeepsie

 

For individuals in need of overnight shelter, Hudson River Housing picks up individuals from the Living Room at 7 pm and brings them to the Webster House where they are provided with a meal and a warm place to sleep until they are brought back to Poughkeepsie at 7 am after receiving breakfast.

 

Note: DCFS does not use the Living Room nor the Webster House for families. Families should call the helpline at 845-485-9700 for further information.

 

Out of Fuel? - No Heat?
THE AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCY HEATING
PROGRAM (AHEHP) CAN HELP!


Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County has fuel depots across the
county to provide emergency fuel and assistance with applying for HEAP
(Home Energy Assistance Program)


For day-time assistance, call your nearest CAPDC Family Resource Center
Southern Dutchess (845) 831-2620
Northern Dutchess (845) 876-1611
Eastern Dutchess (845) 877-9272
Central Dutchess (845) 452-5104


After 4:00 p.m. on weekdays, weekends and holidays, call the
AHEAP Hotline at (845) 437-0050


Emergency Fuel Recipients are required to apply for HEAP assistance eligibility
within one week of receipt of fuel.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Donation link is down

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.  

We are working hard to try and resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Thank you for considering Community Action for your donation.

 

Until this issue is resolved, please send by mail to:

Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County

Attn: Accounting Department

77 Cannon St.

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 

If you would like to be notified as soon as the issue is resolved, please email Laurie Kelsey, Administrative Assistant, at lkelsey@dutchesscap.org