Demonstrating its commitment to supporting internal growth, KDD Marketing has promoted Casey Morris to senior creative strategist. Morris, who joined the agency in September 2025, will guide the creative and strategic direction of campaigns, bringing ideas to life across digital and traditional platforms. 
&ldquo;Over the past year, Casey has become an invaluable member of our team,&rdquo; said Katy Dwyer, founder and creative director of KDD Marketing. &ldquo;Whether shaping brands and websites or developing strategic content and campaigns, she brings fresh ideas and thoughtfulness to every project she&rsquo;s a part of.&rdquo; 
Prior to joining KDD Marketing, Morris worked as a graphic design and marketing associate at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, where she created a comprehensive visual identity for the organization. In 2020, she founded her own brand and website design studio and worked directly with wedding professionals, educators, therapists, and other service providers to strategize and design unique visual branding. Morris holds a bachelor's degree in theatre arts and a minor in economics from SUNY New Paltz. She resides in Highland and has directed professional and developmental theater throughout the Hudson Valley. 
To learn more about KDD Marketing and its team, visit <a href="https://www.teamkdd.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.teamkdd.com</a> or follow along on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KDDMarketing" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> (@KDDMarketing) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kddmarketing/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> (@kddmarketing). 
About KDD Marketing:
Founded in 2009 as Katy Dwyer Design, KDD Marketing has grown into an award-winning full-service boutique marketing firm specializing in developing brands, building websites and strategizing and executing holistic marketing plans to help clients reach and engage with target audiences. To learn more about the Kingston, NY-based firm and its work across the tri-state area, visit <a href="https://teamkdd.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.teamkdd.com</a>.

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Broadening its commitment to brightening the lives of older adults and building community connections, <a href="https://vassarwarner.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Vassar-Warner Home</a>, located at 52 S. Hamilton St. in the City of Poughkeepsie, announced a call for volunteers. Individuals and families of all ages, as well as businesses, are invited to donate their time, whether it be an hour a week, monthly visits or as their schedule allows.

&nbsp;&ldquo;At Vassar-Warner Home, making a difference has been ingrained in our mission since our founding in 1835,&rdquo; said Ericka Von Salews, executive director of Vassar-Warner Home. &ldquo;Now more than ever, volunteering is vital. By showcasing talents, dedicating time and sharing kindness with one of the most vulnerable communities in the region &ndash; seniors &ndash; Hudson Valley residents have the chance to help those dealing with loneliness and isolation feel valued.&rdquo;

Volunteers have the opportunity to participate in, or host, the following activities:
<ul><li>Visit, read, play games, socialize, take walks or enjoy coffee with residents.</li><li>Teach technology: phones, tablets and family video calls.</li><li>Share musical, artistic, educational or creative talents by hosting events.</li><li>Set and reset tables, as well as prepare dining rooms for special events.</li><li>Help set up parties, socials, outings and open houses.</li><li>Welcome current or new residents and their families, as well as prepare welcome packets and activity materials for events.</li><li>Support fundraising, outreach and community visits.</li><li>Assist with building, painting and grounds projects like watering plants, gardening and outdoor maintenance.&nbsp;</li><li>Organize supplies, donations, storage and the Vassar-Warner Home library or make creative bulletin boards, cards and newsletter packets.</li></ul>









To learn more or express interest in volunteering, contact <a href="mailto:info@vassarwarner.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">info@vassarwarner.org</a> or visit <a href="https://vassarwarner.org/volunteer/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.vassarwarner.org/volunteer/</a>.

About Vassar-Warner Home:
Since 1871, Vassar-Warner Home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has served as Dutchess County&rsquo;s sole nonprofit senior living residence. After a brief closure in 2024, it reopened in 2025 as Vassar-Warner Home for the Day, an adult day care facility that provides support and opportunities for socialization to Hudson Valley seniors and their loved ones. In 2026, Vassar-Warner Home fully reopened as an independent senior living facility, placing dignity, community, independence and compassion for all at the heart of its mission. The Home&rsquo;s all-inclusive rate covers three daily meals, laundry, housekeeping and social, cultural and physical activities.&nbsp;

For more information about the history of Vassar-Warner Home, its existing services and events in the community, visit <a href="http://vassarwarner.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://vassarwarner.org</a> and follow Vassar-Warner Home on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/VassarWarnerHome" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@VassarWarnerHome)</a>.

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<a href="https://www.guardianrevival.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Guardian Revival</a>, a nonprofit serving military members, veterans and first responders &ndash; collectively known as guardians &ndash; and their families, has concluded its fifth annual <a href="https://www.guardianrevival.org/one-mile" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">One Mile Challenge</a>
with $78,658 in donations. More than 578 people across 35 states and Washington, D.C. walked, ran, rolled or rucked (walked with weight) one mile a day in September to raise awareness around guardians&rsquo; challenges with mental illness and suicide. 
&ldquo;Our guardians carry the weight of trauma, loss, responsibility and so much more,&rdquo; said Kim Haight, CEO of Guardian Revival. &ldquo;Too often, that weight goes unseen and unsupported. The One Mile Challenge is our way of showing up for our guardians and helping carry that weight.&rdquo;
Recognizing that mental health challenges, depression and suicide are disproportionately high for those who serve, Guardian Revival created the One Mile Challenge to support the programs that encourage connection, resilience and healing. These initiatives include Another Summit, which offers outdoor adventure activities such as hiking; Boots &amp; Paws, which provides free companion puppies; and RISE, which delivers wellness workshops, retreats and resources to help guardians recharge. 
&ldquo;The entire Guardian Revival team extends its heartfelt gratitude to those who stepped up and showed up this September,&rdquo; added Haight.
To learn more about Guardian Revival and its offerings or to get involved, visit <a href="http://www.guardianrevival.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.guardianrevival.org</a>. 
About Guardian Revival:
Founded in 2019 and based in New York&rsquo;s Hudson Valley region, Guardian Revival is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that improves the mental health and well-being of military personnel, veterans and first responders and their families, at no cost to them. Through its programs, Guardian Revival provides connection, healing and support to the guardians who serve their communities and country, helping to navigate the challenges that come with a life of service. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.guardianrevival.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.guardianrevival.org</a> or connect with Guardian Revival on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/guardianrevival/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/guardianrevival" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/guardian-revival/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.

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<a href="https://communityfoundationshv.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley</a> (CFHV) hosted its 30th Garden Party on September 27, 2026, at Hutton Brickyards in Kingston, NY, bringing together over 325 community members and leaders to celebrate the philanthropy that strengthens the Hudson Valley.&nbsp;

This year, the event honored three remarkable philanthropic honorees whose generosity, leadership and commitment to their communities have made a lasting impact across the Hudson Valley: James Hoover and John Aubry of Ulster County, Jean and Ken Kearney of Putnam County, and Daniel and Michelle Lepore and family of Dutchess County. Each honoree&rsquo;s story demonstrates the difference that can be made when people invest in the communities they call home.

As the nonprofit&rsquo;s signature fundraising event, the Garden Party raises funds for CFHV&rsquo;s Community Grants program, supporting nonprofits throughout Ulster, Putnam and Dutchess Counties as they address pressing community needs, including housing, mental health, childcare and food security and more. A generous donor has offered to match a fundraising goal of $25,000. To donate, visit the <a href="https://cfhvny.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=8260" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CFHV website</a>.

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Celebrating those who give back to the Hudson Valley

The <a href="https://dcpoklandbank.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank Corporation</a> (DCPLB) announced the appointment of Matthew Arbolino as interim executive director, effective August 19th, 2026. The appointment comes as DCPLB&rsquo;s board of directors launches its regional search for a permanent executive director to lead the organization into its next chapter. 
In addition to extensive consulting experience, Arbolino brings more than a decade of affordable housing, community development, and land bank programming experience across the Hudson Valley and New York State, having recently served as a senior project manager at New York State Homes and Community Renewal. There, he oversaw more than $20 million in state funding awarded to affordable housing projects and provided underwriting to land banks across the state. Prior to his work at the state level, Arbolino spent several years at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh, first as an outreach coordinator and later as executive director. Arbolino worked directly with Newburgh Land Bank and the City of Newburgh to secure properties and funding for approximately 25 Habitat homes. He also managed an $8 million annual operating budget and secured more than $4.5 million in grant funding, including the organization&rsquo;s largest ever single donation. 
&ldquo;Housing and land use have driven my professional work for more than a decade,&rdquo; said Arbolino. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m honored to bring that experience to DCPLB during this transition and look forward to supporting the communities the organization serves while the board identifies its next permanent leader and positions itself for exciting growth ahead.&rdquo;
Currently residing in Newburgh, Arbolino holds a bachelor&rsquo;s degree from the University of Connecticut, as well as a master&rsquo;s degree from Antioch University. The DCPLB&rsquo;s board expects to conclude its search for a permanent executive director by the end of the year.
To learn more about the Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank or follow along with its work, visit <a href="http://www.dcpoklandbank.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.dcpoklandbank.org</a> or follow the organization on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dcpoklandbank" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> (Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank Corporation) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dcpoklandbank/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> (@dcpoklandbank). 
 

About Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank
The Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank (DCPLB), a partnership between Dutchess County and the City of Poughkeepsie, works to promote equitable and sustainable development by returning vacant, abandoned and underutilized properties to productive use. Guided by community input, DCPLB focuses on creating affordable housing, supporting local homeownership, preserving historical properties and redeveloping commercial and industrial sites to foster resilient, thriving neighborhoods across the City of Poughkeepsie and Dutchess County.

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<a href="https://www.stengerglass.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars &amp; Iuele LLP </a>announced that Karen Hagstrom, partner at the firm, has been named to City &amp; State New York&rsquo;s inaugural <a href="https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2026/10/2026-hudson-valley-trailblazers/416333/?oref=csny-author-river&amp;shem=aimgspe," target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Hudson Valley Trailblazer</a> list. Hagstrom is one of 44 individuals recognized as the most&nbsp;influential people assisting government, companies, organizations&nbsp;and associations, with priorities and legislation in the Hudson Valley.&nbsp;&ldquo;It is truly an honor to be celebrated in this Hudson Valley Trailblazers List, alongside so many other accomplished leaders in our region,&rdquo; said Hagstrom. &ldquo;I have dedicated my career to finding effective legal solutions for individuals, nonprofits and local municipalities alike.&rdquo;Hagstrom began her career as a prosecutor for the Dutchess County District Attorney&rsquo;s Office. She has been in private practice for the past 23 years, focusing on civil litigation, tax certiorari, appellate advocacy, land use and municipal law. She co-leads the litigation team at Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars &amp; Iuele LLP.About Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars &amp; Iuele LLP:Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars &amp; Iuele, LLP is one of the largest, most experienced law firms in the Hudson Valley. A general practice law firm, Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars &amp; Iuele draws from the strength of its 12 exceptional attorneys to comprehensively represent a wide array of individuals, businesses, municipalities, and institutional clients throughout the Hudson Valley.&nbsp;Practice areas include commercial litigation, land use and development, tax grievances, elder law, wills, trusts and estates, commercial and residential real estate, business law, hospitality and liquor licensing, matrimonial and family law, criminal law, and more.For additional information, visit <a href="https://www.stengerglass.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">stengerglass.com</a>, follow the firm on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stengerglasslaw" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-zd3WABnx0hH2HNBmhluQ/featured" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stengerglasslaw/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Instagram</a>, and LinkedIn, call 845-298-2000, or visit the firm at its Wappingers Falls, Poughkeepsie or Kingston, NY offices.

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Underscoring its growing national profile and expertise in working with financial institutions, <a href="https://prwithimpact.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Impact PR &amp; Communications, Ltd</a>. (Impact PR), an award-winning public relations and marketing agency based in New York, recently celebrated four distinct honors this fall.&nbsp;

The agency was named among PR Daily&rsquo;s Top Agencies of 2026, a prestigious recognition of noteworthy public relations and communication firms across the country. Impact PR will be feted alongside fellow industry leaders at PR Daily&rsquo;s Top Agencies Awards Luncheon in New York City on December 2, 2026.

&ldquo;Impact PR earned its spot on this year&rsquo;s list the hard way, through work and leadership that stood out in another competitive year for this program,&rdquo; said Brendan Gannon, director of marketing for Ragan and PR Daily. &ldquo;Congratulations to the entire team for landing among the best agencies in the industry this year.&rdquo;&nbsp;

Adding to the agency&rsquo;s distinctions, Impact PR has earned three honors for its work with credit unions:&nbsp;

<ul><li>Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) - Silver Award in the Public Relations category</li><li>PRSA Colorado - Silver Pick Award in the Media Relations category</li><li>Credit Union Times&rsquo; Luminaries Awards - finalist in the Consulting Excellence &ndash; Organizations category</li></ul>



&ldquo;Together, these four awards showcase the influence our work has nationwide, as well as our depth of experience representing numerous credit union clients,&rdquo; said Filomena Fanelli, CEO and founder, Impact PR. &ldquo;More than any individual recognition, we&rsquo;re proud of the high bar we&rsquo;ve set, our purpose-driven approach and of the results we get for the companies we work with.&rdquo;

About Impact PR &amp; Communications, Ltd.&nbsp;
Impact PR &amp; Communications, Ltd. is an award-winning strategic public relations and marketing firm with a national client roster and a tri-state presence in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Founded in 2014, the company offers media relations, copywriting, reputation management, thought leadership, community engagement and social media services for community banks and credit unions, real estate companies and investors, tourism and hospitality venues and nonprofit organizations. Impact PR was named the &ldquo;Nation&rsquo;s #1 PR Agency&rdquo; in CommPRO&rsquo;s influential industry ranking in August 2025 and the SBA&rsquo;s &ldquo;Women-Owned Small Business of the Year&rdquo; in 2024. For more information on Impact PR, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.prwithimpact.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.prwithimpact.com</a>, call (845) 462-4979 or follow the firm on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/prwithimpact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/prwithimpact" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prwithimpact/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.

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