Caring for the Community

Committed to the Mid-Hudson Valley

MHV, along with its employees, participates in community events and supports many charities. We are committed to our community and the organizations that support the people of the Mid-Hudson Valley.

Our Year in Review

Volunteered 2,726
Service Hours in
the Community

Supported
105 Community
Organizations

$256,665
Donated to
Local Charities

Conducted
61 Financial
Education Seminars

The MHV Community Relations Committee

Central to MHV’s commitment to our communities is The Community Relations Committee. This group of MHV employees reviews requests for charitable contributions and partnerships to ensure all fulfillment of these requests enables MHV to effectively carry out its mission. The Committee works with non-profit and community based organizations throughout our field of membership, helping to give back to in-need populations and making a positive difference in their lives. Although we consider all types of funding requests, MHV is focused on four core charitable causes:

∘ Education

∘ Local Community Development

∘ Health and Wellness

∘ Human and Social Services

MHV is accepting applications for sponsorship of 2023 programs and events. We ask that all potential partners submit a sponsorship request via the online form below, and submit requests no later than 90 days prior to the date of the event/when funds are needed. Please fill out all of the information to the best of your abilities and be sure to include any required attachments.

Request Community Sponsorship

Submit a Question

Community Organizations Supported

MHV is proud to support a variety of local and regional organizations that serve our community in the credit union spirit of ‘people helping people’. Organizations we partner with include:

Hudson Valley Cancer Resource Center
People’s Place
United Way of Ulster County
Westchester Medical Center Foundation
Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce
SUNY Orange & SUNY Ulster
Community Foundation of Orange & Sullivan
Center for Spectrum Services
Dutchess Community College Foundation

Anderson Center for Autism
Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Boys and Girls Clubs of Ulster, Newburgh & Walkill
The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie
Safe Harbors of the Hudson
Unshattered
Food Bank of the Hudson Valley
Caring for the Hungry and Homeless of Peekskill (CHHOP)
Excelsior Academy Global to Local

Hudson River Maritime Museum
Leadership Orange
RUPCO
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County
Bardavon Theatre
Sparrow’s Nest
Orange County Chamber of Commerce
Newburgh Urban Food and Farm Initiative
Raising Your Awareness About Narcotics (R.Y.A.N)

Testimonials From Community Leaders

MHVFCU is a long-time community partner of the United Way of Ulster County. Staff have volunteered as board members, Loaned Executives, and allocations committee members. They run a fabulous United Way campaign in their workplace, field a team of volunteers for our annual Day of Caring, sponsor many events, and most recently donated some gently used office furniture! We are so lucky to have them as a corporate sponsor. Thanks so much for all you do for Ulster County!

Su Marcy, Vice President, United Way of Ulster County

MHV’s generous end of year donation to our organization was a great holiday surprise for us…MHV is helping us to continue our important work, now in our 30th year, which includes protecting our natural resources, and providing educational programming as well as recreational access to beautiful public preserves. Thank you MHV!

Maxanne Resnick, Executive Director of Woodstock Land Conservancy

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP YOU ON
YOUR JOURNEY TO HIGHER EDUCATION

We partner with many organizations to provide scholarships including:

SUNY Orange Foundation scholarship
$2,000

Students can apply for an MHV sponsored SUNY Orange Foundation Scholarship entirely online, review the status of their application, and will receive updates, reminder notices, and a decision through email communication. Scholarship may require that applicants write an essay and meet other criteria. Refer to the college for application and deadlines.

Ulster Community College Foundation
$2,000

In support of education, MHV has established two scholarships with SUNY Ulster. One scholarship will be awarded to an entering, returning or transferring student who is a member of MHV. In addition to membership requirement, a second recipient will be chosen who demonstrates a commitment to community service. Refer to the college for application and deadlines.

Dutchess Community College Foundation
$2,000

This scholarship was established by MHV to help local students who are members of the credit union attend DCC. It is awarded to a fulltime student who is academically motivated and majoring in Business or a business related field. Refer to the college for application and deadlines.

Marist College Scholarship
$1,000

Students can apply for the MHV sponsored scholarship through Marist College's scholarship application process. The scholarship may require applicants to write an essay and meet other criteria. Refer to the college for application and deadlines.

MHV and NYCUA Scholarship
$1,000+

Through our partnership with the New York Credit Union Association, MHV members who meet the eligibility requirements can apply for this scholarship program.