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Unexpected financial emergency?
We provide temporary financial assistance to Orange, Ulster and Sullivan County (NY) residents.

Sometimes life throws unexpected challenges our wa Sometimes life throws unexpected challenges our way. These moments don’t define our character or work ethic – they’re simply part of the human experience.

That’s why the People For People Fund exists. We provide emergency financial assistance to steadily employed individuals in Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster counties who experience recent hardships

We believe in supporting our neighbors with dignity and understanding. No judgment. Just community members helping community members when it matters most.

👉 Give back to your community by donating online on our website at www.peopleforpeoplefund.org or visit the links in our bio.
📣 Apply for assistance or volunteer with us by visiting our website www.peopleforpeoplefund.org or calling us at (845) 343-1663 to learn more. 

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Please join us in welcoming Sandra Gerow, the newe Please join us in welcoming Sandra Gerow, the newest member of the People For People Fund Board of Directors.

Sandra is a dedicated nonprofit leader, longtime volunteer, and proud 25-year Ulster County resident who brings extensive financial expertise and board governance experience to our organization. Alongside her role as a Medicaid Billing Specialist, she has spent years serving in leadership positions with Heritage Financial Credit Union and The Friends of the Wallkill Public Library, always guided by her belief that strong communities are built by people who show up and give back.

Her passion for using her business talents to support neighbors in need aligns perfectly with the mission of People for People Fund, and we are grateful to have her commitment, insight, and heart for service on our board.

👇 Join us in congratulating Sandra on her new role by leaving a comment below!

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When our community needs us most, we show up – bec When our community needs us most, we show up – because that's what neighbors do. 

Our dedicated volunteer board member, Serra McDowall, shares her heartfelt story about joining the People For People Fund and explains how you can be part of our mission to support fellow community members through unexpected hardships.

It's as simple as watching, liking, and sharing this video with your network. Help us spread awareness about the emergency assistance available right here in Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster counties – because sometimes the most caring thing we can do is let our neighbors know help is available when they need it most.

👉 Donate online on our website at www.peopleforpeoplefund.org or visit the links in our bio.

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Hello, 2026! As we step into a new year, our miss Hello, 2026!

As we step into a new year, our mission remains the same: neighbors helping neighbors when it matters most. At the People For People Fund, we believe that no one should face financial hardship alone—and thanks to our volunteers, donors, and supporters, hope continues to show up right on time.

This year, we look forward to strengthening our community, expanding compassion, and continuing to stand beside self-reliant neighbors facing unexpected emergencies. Every act of kindness—big or small—creates lasting impact.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Here’s to a new year filled with purpose, connection, and hope. 🌟

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As 2025 draws to a close, our hearts are filled wi As 2025 draws to a close, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the incredible volunteers at the People For People Fund. 🧡

This past year, you showed up with compassion, dedication, and unwavering belief in our mission — helping self-reliant neighbors in the Hudson Valley who faced sudden and recent unexpected financial emergencies. From processing applications to offering a kind voice on the phone, you helped provide real relief to people keeping a roof over their heads, paying bills, and getting back on their feet.

Our work is grassroots and community-driven, and you are its heartbeat. Because of you, we’re able to stand beside our neighbors in their toughest moments and remind them that someone cares. 

Thank you for giving your time, your energy, and your heart — you truly embody the mission of neighbors helping neighbors. Here’s to the impact we’ve made together and to all the hope we will bring in the year ahead. 🌟

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📣 THANK YOU to our incredible community of support 📣 THANK YOU to our incredible community of supporters!

For 40 years, the People For People Fund has been a lifeline for our neighbors in Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster counties – steadily employed residents facing unexpected financial emergencies. None of this would be possible without YOU.

To every individual who donated, every local business that stepped up, and every organization that believed in our mission: you've helped us provide emergency financial assistance when it matters most. Whether it's housing assistance to prevent eviction, utility support to keep the lights on, auto repair grants to maintain employment, or medical bill relief during health crises – your compassion makes it all possible.

Your trust and support don't just fund grants. You're building hope. You're strengthening community bonds. You're proving that neighbors helping neighbors is what makes the Hudson Valley special. 🤝

We're profoundly grateful for partnerships with businesses like Walden Savings Bank, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp., Ulster Savings Bank, Bellvale Farms Creamery, Junior League of Orange County, NY, Inc., Twin Ponds Greenhouses, and so many others who understand that financial emergencies can happen to anyone – and that timely help preserves dignity and independence.

Thank you for making emergency assistance possible when our hardworking and steadily employed neighbors need it most. 

Together, we're proof that community support creates real hope. 🧡

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This holiday season, join your neighbors in suppor This holiday season, join your neighbors in supporting our community through the People for People Fund. Every dollar you contribute stays right here, helping employed residents overcome unexpected financial emergencies.

Local businesses—we’d love to include you in our circle of community supporters this season.

👉 Make your donation online with zero processing fees on our website at www.peopleforpeoplefund.org or visit our link in bio and select "40th Anniversary Donations".

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Sometimes life hits when you least expect it. One Sometimes life hits when you least expect it.

One day you're financially stable, the next you're choosing between fixing your car or paying a different expense. This anonymous testimonial from a qualified applicant who received assistance from the People For People Fund reminds us that unexpected hardships can affect anyone.

What makes the difference isn't avoiding these moments entirely, but having a community that understands and steps in when needed. People For People Fund exists for exactly these situations – when good people face temporary emergencies that threaten their stability.

This is neighbors helping neighbors through the storms we all face. Because sometimes, all it takes is one helping hand to get back on your feet and "continue to be the best me with a fresh start."

🤕 If you're struggling with an unexpected financial emergency, you don't have to face it alone. You can apply on our website or call us at (845) 343 - 1663.
🫵 And if you're in a position to help, consider how your support could be someone's fresh start.
👉 DONATE TODAY at https://bit.ly/4mo0pu5.
(Visit our link in bio or go directly to our website at www.peopleforpeoplefund.org)

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What makes us unique from other nonprofit organiza What makes us unique from other nonprofit organizations is our direct impact on families who need our help. 

We've helped a family whose head of household had a cancer-related operation; we stepped in and provided one-time assistance to this family to help them with the medical bill. 

This impact story is one of many, and your generous contributions towards our fund are what make this assistance possible.

👉 If you're a business owner or executive who is looking to give back this holiday season, donate to the People For People Fund. You can donate online with zero processing fees on our website at www.peopleforpeoplefund.org or visit our link in bio and select "40th Anniversary Donations".

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Meet our newest board member, Serra McDowall! 🎉 S Meet our newest board member, Serra McDowall! 🎉

Serra McDowall is the Executive Director of the Orange County Rural Development Advisory Corporation with Sullivan County Land Bank. In this position, she leads projects on affordable homes from vacant properties, opportunities for small businesses, and continues to carry on the legacy of her grandmother, Alice Dickinson, who founded the Orange County Rural Development Advisory Corporation. 

Serra's community-oriented personality and nonprofit leadership are motivated by her determination to build stronger and safer neighborhoods for all families. She continues to give back by dedicating several days a week to dispatch for the Fallsburg Police Department and volunteering in her community. 

We are excited to have Serra join our team and believe her lifelong passion for public service will assist us with spreading the word of our mission!

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🎉 We're celebrating an incredible milestone! Our c 🎉 We're celebrating an incredible milestone! Our compassionate leader, Marsi Clark, has dedicated 25 remarkable years to The People for People Fund. 

As our Executive Director, Marsi works hand-in-hand with our volunteers to ensure that when unexpected financial emergencies strike our neighbors in Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties, help is always within reach. Her unwavering commitment to our community support mission has touched countless lives - providing housing assistance, utility support, auto repair grants, and medical bill relief to hardworking families who simply needed a helping hand during tough times.

Marsi embodies the heart of what we do: neighbors helping neighbors with trust, hope, and dignity. Her professional approach, combined with genuine compassion, has built volunteer opportunities that strengthen our entire community while ensuring emergency financial assistance reaches those who need it most.

Join us in showing appreciation for this extraordinary woman who has made The People for People Fund a beacon of hope for 25 years! 🧡

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We celebrated our incredible volunteers at our ann We celebrated our incredible volunteers at our annual appreciation luncheon. 🎉🎊

From answering calls with compassion to assisting applicants through the application process, our volunteers are the heart of our community support initiatives.

Whether it's helping with rent or mortgage assistance, utility support, heating support, car repair, or medical bill relief, these dedicated community members ensure no employed neighbor faces financial hardship alone. Their trust and hope fuel our mission every single day. 

We are always thankful for all of our volunteers. Join us in showing your appreciation to those who volunteer to serve and uplift their communities. 💪✨🤝

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