Run With a Purpose

Anderson Center for Autism (ACA) is a nonprofit organization based in Staatsburg, New York, committed to supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Established in 1924, Anderson has over 100 years of experience serving and supporting people with special needs. Anderson began working with autistic children in the 1970s, and since then has become a recognized leader in autism services, offering a wide array of lifespan programs designed to support individuals from early childhood through adulthood. At the core of its mission is a commitment to optimizing the quality of life for individuals with autism. This mission shapes all aspects of the organization’s work, with a strong focus on dignity, inclusion, and individualized, person-centered care that respects and nurtures each person’s unique abilities and needs. 

Our mission is to provide healthy food and compassionate support, and to advocate for food security and social equity.
Our vision is of a community where everyone has access to the quality resources they need to thrive, including healthy food, housing, and healthcare, and where everyone is welcome, included, and valued.

Family Services (based in the Hudson Valley) aims to bring people together to find necessary support, improve lives, and build a stronger, safer community. Our core mission is to provide hope, improve lives, and strengthen community through behavioral health, victim services, and youth programs

At Hudson Valley Hospice, our mission is to serve the people of Dutchess and Ulster Counties by enhancing the quality of living for those at the end of life.

Mental Health America of Dutchess County is a nonprofit committed to promoting mental wellness and supporting recovery for all. We provide vital services including crisis intervention, care management, supported housing, peer support, and specialized programs for veterans, youth, and families. Our mission is to ensure that every individual has access to compassionate care, empowering them to heal and thrive. Your support helps expand essential programs, strengthen community support, and bring hope to those facing mental health and addiction challenges.

Mental Health America of Dutchess County’s Veterans Program supports the mental wellness,housing stability, and long-term success of veterans and their families. We provide peer support,emergency housing assistance, employment services, and suicide prevention—delivered by veterans, for veterans. Our mission is to ensure no veteran fights alone, with accessible, community-based support. Your support helps us reach more veterans, strengthen life-saving peer connections, and build a community where veterans receive the support they deserve

The Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Inc. (now the MJN Convention Center) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities to the Hudson Valley. It serves as a community hub for events, recreation, and entertainment at the MJN Center, McCann Ice Arena and Icetime Sports Complex.

The Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation funds support services, education and outreach for people affected by breast cancer within the 9 counties of the Hudson Valley. Founded in 2004, the foundation has given away over $4 million dollars to people in treatment, families and survivors.