Honoring Roots of Giving Across the Hudson Valley

The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) hosted its annual Garden Party this past weekend at the Highlands County Club in Garrison, NY. This signature fundraising event of the region grossed over $210,000 to support CFHV’s mission of awarding grants that address some of the region’s most pressing needs, including housing, mental health, childcare, food security and more. 

This year, CFHV recognized five remarkable Hudson Valley residents for their philanthropic giving: Michael Fleischer and Michael Dupree of Dutchess County, Garry and Diane Kvistad of Ulster County and George Whipple III of Putnam County. Their generosity and commitment help strengthen communities across the Hudson Valley.

Photographed are CFHV leadership with the Garden Party honorees and other notable figures and event speakers. From left to right, (top row), Lisa Wilson, chair of the event committee; Assemblymember Didi Barrett; Frederick Osborn III, CFHV Putnam County Advisory Committee member; Laura Washington, President and CEO of CFHV; honorees Garry and Diane Kvistad, former Assemblyman Kevin Cahill; (bottom row) CFHV Board Chair Bob Cotter; and honorees Michael Fleisher, Michael Dupree and George Whipple III.