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New! Hudson Valley ADR!

An alliance between three nonprofits covering seven counties: Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan and Ulster Counties NY.

Announcing Hudson Valley Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): an alliance that has been created between three nonprofit agencies: the Dispute Resolution Center (DRC,) Common Ground Dispute Resolution and the Mediation Center of Dutchess County. Hudson Valley ADR will serve to promote and raise awareness of the services provided by the three Centers.

“We’re grateful to The Dyson Foundation for their generosity in funding this project and we’ve enjoyed collaborating with the other two Centers during the past year,” said Donna Ramlow, Executive Director of the lead agency DRC. Kelley Briggs and her team at DesignworksNY were instrumental in bringing this project to fruition.

The Mediation Center of Dutchess County’s Executive Director, Jane Cottrell stated, “The need for our services is universal and this effort will help us share the benefits of our services to all of those seeking help in finding solutions.“

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Dawn Wallant, Executive Director at Common Ground Dispute Resolution added, “Thanks to the generosity and forward-thinking support of The Dyson Foundation, and the clear and focused energies of partners, we are excited to announce this venture to our community!“

Hudson Valley ADR covers seven counties: Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan and Ulster. Hudson Valley ADR provides the public with an easier way to resolve and prevent conflict through mediation, education and training.

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For more info visit HudsonValleyADR.org and @HudsonValleyADR.

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