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Dutchess County HIV Health Service in Poughkeepsie, NY offers a range of clinical services at their Family Health Clinic, including adult and childhood immunizations, international travel immunizations, tuberculosis testing and treatment, and a sexual health clinic providing confidential testing and treatment for sexually-transmitted infections. They also offer a Partner Services Program for sexual partners and information on rabies and other zoonotics. Dutchess County HIV Health Service is dedicated to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to the community. With a focus on preventive care, they offer a variety of immunizations for adults and children, as well as specialized services for international travelers and individuals in need of tuberculosis testing and treatment. Their sexual health clinic provides confidential testing and treatment for sexually-transmitted infections, and they also offer a Partner Services Program for additional support. With a commitment to public health, Dutchess County HIV Health Service is a valuable resource for the community.Generated from the website

Catharine Street Community Center is a non-profit organization in Poughkeepsie, NY that provides individuals, children, and families with the necessary tools to navigate challenging economic and social circumstances. The center offers programs such as the Catharine Street Legacy Family Support Program, which assists at-risk individuals and families in acquiring essential resources and empowering them to set realistic and sustainable goals for self-sufficiency. Additionally, the center hosts the Annual MLK Breakfast Celebration, a longstanding event that brings together various community organizations and residents to honor community leaders and provide scholarships to local youth pursuing higher education.Generated from the website

HistoryMaria Marewski founded Children's Media Project (CMP) in 1994 as an outgrowth of teaching animation to 4th graders. CMP stemmed from the belief that children need to know how to read and write in the increasingly dominant language of image, word and sound. The more she worked with youth the more she saw how the filmmaking process combined with mentorship developed creative expression and critical thinking skills, and provided children and youth an outlet for joy and expression in an underserved community. CMP evolved into an award-winning community resource housed in the core of Poughkeepsie's inner city. Now called Spark Media Project, the organization continues to serve young people, artists, schools and organizations in the Hudson Valley. As a media art, technology and education organization, Spark has collaborated region-wide with numerous K-12 school districts and hundreds of organizations.