County Legislature Gets Update on YOU Project
The project has received a $1.05 million Congressional grant through U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan, with the support of U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand.
YOU Advisory Board Engage at Flag Football Pep Rally
The pep rally was held at Eastman Park, directly behind the YOU site, where temporary fencing featuring artwork by youth created a nice backdrop.
County Legislature Receives Update on YOU Project
Plans having undergone months of design, value-engineering and re-design by world-renowned, Poughkeepsie-based MASS Design Group and its associates
County Executive Provides Update on YOU Project
County Executive says county is on the verge of the next step in bringing its transformative countywide YOU to reality.
YOU Team Tours YMCA Facilities in the Bronx
The Northeast Bronx YMCA opened on Sept. 9, 2021, and La Central YMCA opened on Oct. 27, 2022.
‘YOU Goes Boo’ Takes Place Under Sunny Skies
Many attendees also took advantage of the opportunity to walk around the YOU construction site to admire the artwork that area youth created and has been attached to the fencing.
YOU Team Engages Public at Dutchess County Fair
The Dutchess County Fair is the second-largest county fair in the state and features live entertainment, carnival rides, agricultural exhibits, horticultural displays, and much more.
YOU Team Takes Part in Juneteenth-Related Event
Community takes part in artmaking project that will be included on temporary fencing during YOU construction
Demolition Begins of Former YMCA Facility
Demolition begins of former YMCA facility, paving way for creation of the YOU.
Children Take Part in YOU-Related Art Project
Art Effect leads children in project that will be part of YOU’s temporary fence during construction cycle.
Virtual Office Hours Yield Dozens of Conversations
Talent Davis, a Lead For Poughkeepsie Fellow and Community Engagement Specialist for MASS Design Group, has been leading these Virtual Office Hours conversations on behalf of the YOU team.
Dozens turn out for 'Cocoa and Convos' Event
Interative night gave public a chance to express themselves about youth-related issues
County Names YOU Advisory Committee, Future Operator
The County has announced the Advisory Committee for the Youth Opportunity Union (YOU) initiative and has selected the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County as the YOU’s operator once the facility is built.
YOU partners attend events to gain feedback
Halloween-related events also provide an opportunity for the YOU team to provide an update on the youth center project
Harlem Children’s Zone Visits to Learn about YOU
Harlem Children’s Zone leaders came to the Poughkeepsie area recently to learn more about YOU and other local initiatives.