Community Organizations
Strong communities are built on strong partnerships. Our partner network brings together local non-profits, civic offices, and grassroots initiatives to connect you with the resources, programs, and opportunities you need. Browse our community partners below to discover the organizations working alongside us to support, inspire, and empower our city.
Note on Our Partnerships: Many of our incredible community partners work across multiple areas! An organization listed under health or basic needs may also lead initiatives in equity, youth mentorship, or civic rights. We encourage you to explore their individual sites to learn more about the full scope of their work in Beacon.
Fostering Equity & Community Services
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An organization that provides free books to incarcerated persons, by request.
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A volunteer-run organization providing free rides for families between the Beacon train station and Beacon-area prisons.
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The Beacon Rotary Club chartered by Rotary International on June 2, 2026.
https://www.facebook.com/p/Rotary-Club-of-Beacon-61583049491667/
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Habitat for Humanity is a movement of people in our local area and around the world, working together to build more prosperous and vibrant communities by making sure everyone has a decent, safe, affordable place to call home.
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I Am Beacon serves as a central force in the community, working alongside partners to organize events, raise awareness, and create meaningful impact.
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The Les Soeurs Amiables Civic Club of Beacon is a historic civic and service organization committed to community uplift, education and civic engagement. The Club is a member organization of the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs and the Empire State Federation of Women’s Clubs.
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A network of organizers, families, parents, and caregivers in the Mid-Hudson Valley, NY working together to build a more affirming and accepting community for all youth. QFM partners with local LGBTQ+ orgs and allies to facilitate programs, trainings and events that are free and accessible for all families.
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Item deUnited Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community.scription
Supporting Health & Essential Care
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“We support children, adults, and families facing mental health and substance use challenges, living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or navigating everyday barriers like housing instability, food insecurity, and underemployment. We also partner across healthcare, community organizations, and public systems to connect care and strengthen communities.”
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The Council on Addiction Prevention and Education (CAPE) of Dutchess County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been serving Dutchess County since 1987. CAPE provides prevention counseling, community education, and recovery services to individuals, families, businesses, schools, community groups, and other local organizations.
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“We are neighbors nourishing neighbors collaborating to build a strong food safety-net in the Hudson Valley. As a food access nonprofit, we celebrate food and community for all.”
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“The Office for the Aging plans, coordinates and provides an array of community-based services to older adults and persons who require assistance in the long-term care system, in an effort to promote independence, dignity and quality of life.”
https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Aging/Office-for-the-Aging.htm
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“Mutual aid is a powerful way to build strong connections- we all have something to offer and we all have something we need…”
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“We are the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, a 501(c)(3) association and the unifying voice of organizations that deliver mental health and substance use recovery services in America. “
Empowering Youth & Lifelong Education
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The official website for the Beacon City School District.
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“Cornell Cooperative Extension puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being. We bring local experience and research-based solutions together, helping New York State families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world.”
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“Dutchess BOCES was organized on May 22, 1957, upon the order of the Commissioner of Education. Through the cooperative efforts of our thirteen component school districts, Dutchess BOCES is able to offer a wide variety of educational programs and support services to children and adults in Dutchess County.”
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“Our vision is for Beacon’s public schools to be at the leading edge in creating a learning environment in which all students are able to find and cultivate their talents, live purposeful, fulfilling, and vibrant lives, and carry their gifts into the future.”
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“Friends of the Howland Public Library’s goal is to increase community awareness and public support of the Howland Public Library in Beacon, NY.”
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“Literacy Connections is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization founded in 1975. We serve adult students with the lowest literacy levels and immigrants lacking English language skills in Dutchess, Columbia, Greene, and Orange Counties.”
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“Our mission is to bring homeschool families together for support, social interaction, and educational experiences. Originally created in 2019 to help homeschool parents develop the opportunity for their children to have long-lasting healthy friendships.”
Celebrating Arts & Local Culture
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“BeaconArts weaves together Beacon’s vibrant arts community through the dedication of volunteers and the generous support of our members, local businesses, artists, and arts-minded individuals who recognize the cultural and economic value of a thriving creative community.”
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“The Beacon High School Drama and Theater Arts organization, Beacon Players, brings together students who share a passion for theater and performing arts. The organization promotes theater education, in the performing venue as well as technical theater.”
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“The purpose of the Beacon Historical Society shall be to discover, procure, and preserve whatever may relate to the natural and cultural history of the district now included with Beacon and its antecedent communities and any area relating to them.”
https://www.beaconhistorical.org/
Email: beaconhistorical@gmail.com
Phone (845) 831-0514
HOURS
Thursday: 10am - 12pm
Saturday: 1pm - 3pm
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“We are a small group of Beacon residents putting on a community event to celebrate the coming spring, lunar new year, light, hope, warmth, renewal and kids!”
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“Dia was founded in New York in 1974 by Philippa de Menil, Heiner Friedrich, and Helen Winkler to help artists achieve visionary projects that might not otherwise be realized because of scale or scope. …
Today it consists of nine permanent sites across the United States and Germany, as well as three changing exhibition spaces in New York State: Dia Chelsea in the city, Dia Beacon in the Hudson Valley, and Dia Bridgehampton on Long Island.”
3 Beekman Street
Beacon, New York 12508
T: 845 440 0100 (main)
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“Garrison Art Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit arts & education organization. Since its founding, Garrison Art Center has become a vital community resource that actively promotes the arts and arts education in the Hudson Valley.”
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“Highlands Current Inc. is a New York State not-for-profit corporation publishing The Highlands Current weekly newspaper and its digital version at highlandscurrent.org.”
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“The non-profit Howland Cultural Center is the 'Jewel of Beacon’ fostering art, culture, and history since 1979. We own, preserve, and operate the historic 1872 Richard Morris Hunt building designed as the Howland Circulating Library. The Howland Cultural Center has earned its reputation for its exceptional acoustics and the Northcutt Hall gallery. The galley is open free to the public during weekends and by appointment.”
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“The KuBe (Kunsthalle Beacon) repurposes the site of a former high school as a space to promote international exchange of culture and art, as well as unite local and global artists in a community forum. “
Guiding Civic & New American Resources
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“Braver Angels is leading the nation’s largest cross-partisan, volunteer-led movement promoting Courageous Citizenship, building together across political and societal differences to strengthen our democratic republic.”
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“We created Citizenshipworks to make applying for citizenship easy and accessible to all. Since launching Citizenshipworks we have helped over 50,000 individuals understand the naturalization process and apply for citizenship.”
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The official website for the City of Beacon: https://beaconny.gov/
City Council: https://beaconny.gov/index.php/government/city-council/
Parks & Recreation: https://beaconny.gov/index.php/departments/parks-recreation/
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NYS resources available to all residents, including immigrants:
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“In 2003, we became the designated United States Small Business Administration (SBA) Women’s Business Center for Westchester County and the Lower Hudson Valley, New York, and extended our efforts to help all women entrepreneurs at all stages of business development. In 2008, WEDC became a New York Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (EAP) Center. And in 2015, WEDC opened a second EAP Center in Mid-Hudson.”
Sustaining Our Environment
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“Founded in 1871, Dutchess County SPCA is one of the oldest SPCAs in the country. This animal shelter is no-kill shelter now and always. Dutchess County SPCA is not a governmental agency, nor is it affiliated with the ASPCA. It is an independent charity, funded almost entirely by private donations.”
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“The Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail is a future linear park, spanning 7.5 walkable, bikeable miles between New York’s Village of Cold Spring and City of Beacon.”
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“The Library of Local is a partnership between The Understory and the Mid-Hudson Library System. It offers library patrons a collection of books, tools, seeds, AV equipment, and other resources that equip local communities to take action on the climate crisis and advance ecological repair.”
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“Stony Kill Foundation’s mission is to connect the public with nature, sustainable farming, and local history. Our hands-on programs provide environmental education through the lens of agriculture.”