• Organizing Academy with For the Many

    For the Many Poughkeepsie Office 302A Mill St, Poughkeepsie, NY

    A deeper dive into our theory of change, our strategy, and organizing skills for folks who are interested in leveling up their commitment to For the Many in 2025. We’re asking that everyone who goes through our Organizing Academy leaves with a commitment of attending at least 2 events per month with For the Many!

  • Organizing Academy with For the Many

    For the Many Poughkeepsie Office 302A Mill St, Poughkeepsie, NY

    If you want to hone your organizing skills and level up your involvement with For the Many this year, join us at our Organizing Academy next Saturday! We will be digging deeper into our theory of change, our strategy, and doing trainings on organizing skills, and asking all our “graduates” to make a commitment of

  • Fusing Forms: Contemporary Women Reimagining Encaustics, Opening Exhibition Reception

    Gallery 40 40 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

    Opening Reception: Saturday, February 1, 2025 5-7 pm On display through March 2, 2025 Encaustic, derived from the Greek word enkaustikos meaning "to burn in," is one of the oldest artistic mediums, combining heated resin, beeswax, and pigment. Revived in the 20th century, it continues to inspire contemporary artists today. This exhibition features nine female

  • Canvassing for Utility and Housing Justice in Kingston with For the Many

    13 Grand Street 13 Grand Street, Kingston, NY

    Canvassing for Utility and Housing Justice Sunday, February 2 | 1-4pm | 13 Grand St. Kingston   If we’re gonna build a movement of everyday people, we need to talk to our neighbors! We’re canvassing on Sunday in Kingston to talk to folks about why we need to pass the NY HEAT Act and the

  • Climate Grief Conversations with Good Work Institute

    GWI Greenhouse GWI Greenhouse, 65 St. James St., Kingston, NY, United States

    “We are picking up distress signals, as living beings on this planet.” – Jenny Bates Jenny Bates and Micah (GWI) are holding ongoing climate grief conversations. Grief is not easily processed alone. The grief felt, consciously or unconsciously, regarding the planet is on a scale previously unknown to our species. This series of conversations is

  • Vassar College Black History Month Kickoff

    Villard Room

    All are invited to join us for a special evening celebration to kick off Black History Month. This year’s theme, “Alive In Rhythm,” will be sure to include lively performances/speeches from students, alums, faculty, and local community members. There will be delicious foods, beverages, prizes, surprises, and more that you will not want to miss

  • Climate Lobby Day in Albany with For the Many

    Climate Lobby Day in Albany  Tuesday, February 4 | 8-5pm | free bus from Kingston    We’re joining the Renewable Heat Now coalition for a Day of Action at the State Capitol to demand legislators pass the NY HEAT Act, a critical climate + utility justice bill that would end consumer subsidies to the gas

  • Dutchess County Legislative Committee Meeting

    Dutchess County Legislative Chambers 22 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY

    THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2025 5:30 PM   Family & Human Services 2025016  AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF FUNDING UNDER THE TRADE ADJUSTMENT ACT 2025017  AMENDING THE 2025 ADOPTED COUNTY BUDGET AS IT PERTAINS TO THE OFFICE FOR THE AGING 2025018  APPOINTMENT TO THE DUTCHESS COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH 2025019  AMENDING THE 2025 ADOPTED COUNTY BUDGET AS IT PERTAINS TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF