We invite you to join us for the Garden Party
The Garden Party is an afternoon of delightful company, heartfelt celebration, and shared commitment to our region’s future. Your support benefits our Community Grants and Capacity Building programs, which have invested more than $3 million in regional nonprofits since 2000. Beyond supporting any one cause, your participation strengthens collaboration, builds nonprofit capacity, and helps drive lasting community impact. We look forward to celebrating with you and honoring those working to create a brighter future for our region.
This year we are honoring
ULSTER COUNTY
James Hoover and John Aubry
PUTNAM COUNTY
Jean and Ken Kearney
DUTCHESS COUNTY
Daniel and Michelle Lepore and family
The Garden Party is a cherished tradition
The Garden Party proudly served as the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley’s signature event since 1994. This annual gathering unites friends and neighbors, celebrating the philanthropic efforts of individuals and families across Dutchess, Putnam, and Ulster counties. Each year, we have the honor of recognizing esteemed community members whose dedication has made a significant impact, embodying the core values of professionalism, integrity, and pride of place. Their inspiring stories remind us of the difference we can make together.
Memories from past Garden Parties
G. Angela Henry and Jon Shoates
George C. Whipple III, Laura Washington, and T. Jefferson Cunningham
Chelsea Miller, March Gallagher, Patty Curry, and Ashley Alleyne
Diamond Sponsors
The Kearney Group
Daniel and Michelle Lepore and Family
Pinnacle Sponsors
Marianne Murray
Platinum Sponsors
Anonymous
William Burback and Dr. Peter Hofmann
Michael Fleischer and Michael Dupree
Mary Etta Schneider
The James J. McCann Charitable Trust
Gold Sponsors
Adams Fairacre Farms, Inc.
Aziz M. Ahsan, Esq., and
Sadaf R. Ahsan, MD
Phebe T. Banta
Bruderhof
Charles Schwab & Co
Chen Management Group Inc.
Bob and Kate Cotter
Lynn and Nick Nicholas
M&T Bank
Mackey Catana & Whalen LLP
Normann Staffing
Northwell Health
Myrna Sameth
Chip Simon and Karen Hansen Simon
Tinkelman Architecture, PLLC
T. J. Cunningham Family Fund
Washington Shoates Family Fund
Ulster Savings
Silver Sponsors
Susan and Langdon Brown
Lewis and Samara Daly
Sue Hartshorn
Herzog’s/Kingston Plaza
Impact PR & Communications
Law Office of Rebecca M. Blahut
Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
N & S Supply
Prager Metis, CPAs LLC
Nevill and Karen Smythe
UHY, Inc. (formerly RBT CPAs)
Bronze Sponsors
American Capital Management, Inc.
Carret Asset Management
Copeland Capital Management, LLC
The EASTER Foundation: Anne and Fred Osborn III
James Hoover and John Aubry
Tracy Hubert
Claudio Marzollo
Rhinebeck Bank
Vectro
Williams Lumber & Home Centers
Jeffrey D. Wood
Zevin Asset Management
Media Sponsor
In-Kind Sponsors
2026 Garden Party Event Committee
Chelsea Miller, Chair
Patty Curry
Melanie Matero
Aziz Ahsan
Samara Daly
Lisa Wilson
Jill Bressler
Jennifer McKenzie
