Our neighbors need our help. Every dollar you give works to reverse these statistics. According to Community Works:
- Almost 4,600 children under the age of 18 are living below the poverty line in Dutchess County (7.1% of all children in the county).
- Nearly one third of LBGT teens are dealing with substance abuse issues. Nationally, nearly 30% drop out of school.
- The waiting list for subsidized housing units in Dutchess County ranges from six months to five years.
- An estimated 18.3% of people with a mental disability are living below the poverty level in the county, compared to 5.3% of adults without a disability.
- Over 4,000 cases are annually reported of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
- Nearly 200 children in Dutchess County spend at least one night in the River Haven Homeless Shelter.
- 24% of Hudson Valley residents, most of whom are educated, employed, and white, go without health insurance at some point during the year.
- The teenage pregnancy rate in Dutchess County is 34.2%. Only half of pregnant teens receive prenatal care during the first trimester.
- There are over 7,000 reported cases of people living with HIV/AIDS in Dutchess County.