Community Foundations Garden Party Raises Over $210,000
Poughkeepsie, New York (September 16, 2025 –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 at the link here 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.
Photographed at the link here are the Garden Party honorees alone, (left to right): George Whipple III, Garry Kvistad, Diane Kvistad, Michael Dupree, and Michael Fleischer.
Photo credit to Alejandro Duran Sanchez of Volna Unalign, LLC.
For more information on CFHV, visit www.CommunityFoundationsHV.org or connect with the group on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram.
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About The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) is a trusted partner in philanthropy, empowering individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to establish charitable funds that address the needs of Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster counties. CFHV offers expert planning that aligns charitable giving with both personal priorities and community needs. Established in 1969 as the Area Fund, CFHV has grown to manage over $100 million in assets and administers nearly 600 charitable funds, distributing over $11.3 million in grants and scholarships in 2023 alone. As a tax-exempt organization under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), contributions to CFHV are tax-deductible within IRS guidelines.
