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52 local organizations to discover

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United Way of Rockland County
United Way & Umbrella Orgs

A community-impact federation that mobilizes donors, corporate partners, and nonprofits to fund local programs across health, education, and financial stability — and operates the regional 2-1-1 helpline.

135 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Nyack, NY 10960
03
Jewish Family Service of Rockland County
Family & Human Services

A non-sectarian human services agency providing clinical counseling, older-adult services, Holocaust survivor support, and the Rhoda Bloom Kosher Food Pantry to anyone in the Rockland community.

450 West Nyack Road, West Nyack, NY 10994
05
Habitat for Humanity of Rockland
Housing & Shelter

Builds and renovates affordable homes in partnership with local families in need, using volunteer labor and donated materials to expand homeownership opportunities across Rockland.

484 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY 10956
06
Nyack Center
Youth & Community Centers

A community hub housed in a renovated historic church that runs free and sliding-scale before/after-school programs, summer camp, and teen programs for youth and families across Nyack and greater Rockland.

58 Depew Avenue, Nyack, NY 10960
07
Martin Luther King Multi-Purpose Center
Youth & Community Centers

Provides supplemental educational, health, cultural, and recreational programs for children, adults, and seniors, and operates one of the largest food pantries in Rockland County.

110 Bethune Boulevard, Spring Valley, NY 10977
08
Venture Together
Disability Services

Founded in 1969 (formerly Camp Venture), provides residential, day habilitation, employment, respite, and therapeutic equestrian programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Rockland.

25 Smith Street, Suite 510, Nanuet, NY 10954
09
Four Legs Good / RG CARES
Animal Welfare

The nonprofit operator of Rockland Green's RG CARES animal shelter, connecting animals with adopters and foster homes while supporting rescue, TNVR, and responsible pet care.

65 Firemen's Memorial Drive, Pomona, NY 10970
10
Rivertown Film Society
Arts & Culture

A 501(c)(3) film society presenting twice-monthly screenings of curated independent, foreign, and documentary films, often paired with filmmaker discussions and educational programs.

58 Depew Avenue, Nyack, NY 10960
11
People to People
Food Security

Rockland County's largest food pantry, providing food, clothing, school supplies, and emergency assistance to thousands of local families, children, and seniors in need.

121 West Nyack Rd, Nanuet, NY 10954
12
Rockland Homes for Heroes
Housing & Shelter

A hyper-local non-profit that builds and operates permanent, supportive, and affordable housing for formerly homeless veterans on the historic site of Camp Shanks.

335 Western Highway, Tappan, NY 10983
14
Hudson Valley Humane Society
Animal Welfare

A fully independent, no-kill shelter founded in 1891. Dedicated to rescuing abused and abandoned animals, providing veterinary care, and promoting animal welfare education.

200 Quaker Road, Pomona, NY 10970
15
Arts Council of Rockland
Arts & Culture

A county-wide arts advocacy organization dedicated to supporting local artists, distributing grants, and enriching the community through exhibitions, workshops, and cultural events.

PO Box 275, Garnerville, NY 10923
16
Center for Safety & Change
Family & Human Services

Rockland County's primary nonprofit responding to domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking — runs a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy for survivors.

9 Johnsons Ln, New City, NY 10956
17
Jawonio
Disability Services

Jawonio

New City

A leading Rockland nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, education, and clinical services for people of all ages with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities, plus early-childhood and special-education programs.

260 N Little Tor Rd, New City, NY 10956
18
BRiDGES, Rockland Independent Living Center
Disability Services

Rockland's independent living center, helping people with disabilities of all ages live, work, and participate fully in the community through advocacy, peer support, benefits counseling, and transition services.

2290 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack, NY 10994
19
Family & Human Services

A peer- and family-driven nonprofit promoting mental wellness across Rockland through education, support groups, crisis services, supportive housing, and advocacy.

140 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY 10989
21
Rockland Family YMCA
Youth & Community Centers

A nonprofit community center offering swim lessons, youth and teen programs, summer day camp, fitness, and after-school care — financial assistance available to keep programs accessible.

35 S Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960
22
St. Dominic's Family Services
Youth & Community Centers

Provides foster care, adoption, mental health, residential, and family-support services for at-risk children, youth, and families across Rockland and the Hudson Valley.

500 Western Hwy S, Blauvelt, NY 10913
24
Rockland Conservatory of Music
Arts & Culture

A community music school offering private lessons, ensembles, early-childhood programs, and tuition assistance — preserving access to classical and contemporary music education in Rockland.

45 S Main St, Pearl River, NY 10965
25
Rockland Community Farm Network
Food Security

A nonprofit working farm at the historic Cropsey property growing organic produce for CSA members, farmers markets, and food-pantry donations — runs volunteer days, school programs, and community education.

220 S Little Tor Rd, New City, NY 10956
26
One to One Learning
Youth & Community Centers

A nonprofit learning center offering English-language instruction and educational support to adult learners in Rockland County.

640 N Midland Ave, Nyack, NY 10960
27
Community Outreach Center
Family & Human Services

A local nonprofit helping residents navigate public benefits and community resources, including food, health-insurance, housing, and family-support programs.

21 Remsen Ave, Suite 201, Monsey, NY 10952
28
Food Security

A nonsectarian community meal program serving free, freshly prepared dinners to neighbors in need from First Reformed Church in Nyack.

18 S Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960
30
Sunrise Day Camp–Pearl River
Youth & Community Centers

A free summer day camp and year-round program for children with cancer and their siblings, serving families from Rockland and the surrounding region.

44 Henry Kaufmann Rd, Orangeburg, NY 10962
31
Family & Human Services

A nonprofit community center providing support groups, youth and family programs, education, and community resources for LGBTQ+ people and allies.

28 S Franklin St, Nyack, NY 10960
32
Family & Human Services

A volunteer-led nonprofit offering peer support, education, and community resources for LGBTQ+ people, their families, and allies in Rockland County.

PO Box 653, Palisades, NY 10964
33
Family & Human Services

A nonprofit hospice serving Rockland families with end-of-life care, bereavement support, and community education at home and at the Joe Raso Hospice Residence.

11 Stokum Lane, New City, NY 10956
34
Food Security

TOUCH

Congers

Improves health across Rockland through recovered-food distribution, nutrition programs, and practical support for people living with chronic illness, including HIV.

36
Housing & Shelter

A volunteer-powered nonprofit collecting and distributing winter clothing, food, toiletries, and other essentials to people experiencing hardship across Rockland.

37
Keep Rockland Beautiful
Environment & Conservation

Mobilizes thousands of volunteers for neighborhood and watershed cleanups while providing environmental education and litter-prevention programs across the county.

38
Family & Human Services

NAMI Rockland

Orangeburg

Offers free mental-health education, peer and family support, advocacy, and community resources for people affected by mental illness in Rockland County.

40
Youth & Community Centers

Provides early-childhood education, health, nutrition, and family services for income-eligible children and families at sites across Rockland County.

44
Environment & Conservation

A volunteer chapter advancing bird conservation, habitat protection, environmental advocacy, and free public nature programs throughout Rockland County.

50
GARNER Arts Center
Arts & Culture

A nonprofit arts center presenting exhibitions, performances, artist programs, and public events inside the historic Garner Industrial Arts Center.

52
Penguin Rep Theatre
Arts & Culture

A nonprofit professional theatre developing and presenting new plays while inviting audiences, artists, donors, and volunteers into its Stony Point home.

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