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givingtuesday is HERE.

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GivingTuesday is a global day of giving
that takes place on the Tuesday after
Thanksgiving in the United States.


It is a day to encourage people and organizations to donate their time and money to charitable causes and nonprofits. GivingTuesday is meant to counteract the retail shopping events that happen right before it - Black Friday & Cyber Monday.



Donations on GivingTuesday have the power to make a real difference in the lives of the more than 200 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Hudson Valley receiving support from New Horizons Resources. Your generosity provides NHR with critical resources to support our mission to enable people with developmental disabilities to achieve fulfilling lives within their local communities by establishing a home, belonging, self-determination, learning, productivity and individual respect. Why wait? Make your gift today and conribute to the success of our ongoing mission. Thank you for being part of the NHR family!



NHR families, board members, and supporters - tell us this #GivingTuesday why YOU GIVE. You helped us celebrate our 50th Anniversary all year long, now we want to know WHY!

Please email sswan@nhrny.org with a short quote, story, photo, etc. It may be shared on social media, on our website, and in our newsletter!




NHR Holds 50th Anniversary Gala!

On October 19th, NHR held its 50th Anniversary Gala at The Chateau in Kingston! Nearly 250 people came together to enjoy an evening of dining, dancing and socializing while celebrating NHR’s rich history.

Two individuals were specifically honored at the event: Doris Shaw and Regis Obijiski for their contributions to NHR’s success. A digital program was also shown during the event drawing on more than 200 photos from NHR’s past and present. A printed journal celebrating NHR’s history and people was also given to each person attending the gala.

The gala was also a fundraiser, and raised approximately $75,000 to support NHR!

From left at Gala, former Executive Director Bill Beattie, former Executive Director
(and Gala honoree) Regis Obijiski, Associate Executive Director Sandi Swan, Executive
Director Sam Laganaro and NHR Board President Dan Hickey pose for a photo at our
50th Anniversary Gala.
From left at Gala, former Executive Director Bill Beattie, former Executive Director (and Gala honoree) Regis Obijiski, Associate Executive Director Sandi Swan, Executive Director Sam Laganaro and NHR Board President Dan Hickey pose for a photo at our 50th Anniversary Gala.
dancing at the galagala attendees


To view more stories and pictures from the NHR 50th Gala, follow the links below.

  • NHR Gala Honorees
  • NHR 50th Gala Gallery
  • NHR Gala Thank You
  • NHR is grateful to the following corporate and individual sponsors who helped to make our 50th Anniversary Gala possible.



    Diamond Sponsor

    Key Bank Logo


    Ruby Sponsors

    Hudson Regional LTC Pharmacy logoHickey-Finn logoGellert Family Donor Advised Fund


    Emerald Sponsors

    Kirchhoff logoVeith Electric logo