Apple Gleaners needed 12/4 in Clintondale

Just when we thought we’d wrapped up our seasonal gleaning project for 2009 (thank you again to everyone who helped out!!), we got a call from a wonderful local grower who still has apples on her trees she’s willing to donate! Gleaning Volunteer gleaners...

Holiday Help + Toy Drives – Ulster County 2009

People’s Place Holiday Toy Program People’s Place runs a holiday toy program in mid December where we allow low income Kingston area parents, to shop for free toys for their children, in our thrift store. In this way, the holiday gifts come from the parents,...

Ulster County 4-H Offers Wind Energy Courses beginning January 21

Ulster County 4-H Youth Development, through the Cornell Cooperative Extension, will offer a 6-week series of classes about the science and careers of wind energy, for youth 6th to 8th graders. The series will feature great hands-on learning and visits by...

Ulster Habitat Seeking Volunteers

October 19, 2009 Dear Habitat Volunteers, It has probably been awhile since you have heard from us. We are happy to announce that the 45,000 square foot building on Rte. 28 outside of Kingston that was donated to us by Ed Wiedy is ready to begin its rehabilitation...

“Good Eating on a Budget” Groups Forming Now for 2010

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster CountyÂ’s Nutrition Education Program is currently forming two new nutrition groups specifically targeted to limited income individuals including families and senior citizens, living in Ulster County. This workshop series...

People’s Place Holiday Toy Program

People’s Place runs a holiday toy program in mid December where we allow low income Kingston area parents, to shop for free toys for their children, in our thrift store. In this way, the holiday gifts come from the parents, hopefully empowering the parents. We...