Dutchess Senior Centers Now Receiving Significant Grant Funds

A half-million dollars in grant funding has been allocated to enhancing community centers for seniors across Dutchess County. Eight area centers will be able to undergo significant improvements as a result of this award.

County Executive Sue Serino Announces Senior Center Enhancement Funding

In an announcement on Tuesday August 5th, Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino's office announced $500,000 in grant funds that will directly benefit senior centers within the community.

Our older adults are the heart of our community. They’ve spent their lives giving so much to others, and we want to be sure they have places where they feel valued, connected, and cared for. These grants are about more than just fixing buildings – they’re about making sure every center feels inviting, so the people who walk through those doors can continue to build connections and enjoy being together. I’m so proud we can make these investments to support the centers that make such a difference in their lives every single day.

The funding, which is through the 2025 Dutchess County Municipal Investment Grant (MIG) Program, was designed to focus on capital infrastructure improvements as well as enhancements to senior and senior friendship centers. Dutchess County is committed to providing opportunities for older adults within the community to stay active and energized through social and recreational activities.

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Eight Dutchess County Centers To Benefit From MIG Program Funding

Only those senior centers or senior friendship facilities that are non-profit, 501(c)(3)s, and either own, or have a long term lease agreements were eligible for the funding. Additionally, they must operate senior programs for a minimum of 12 hours per week out of the facility to apply for funding.

The following allocations have been made through the MIG Program's $500,000:

• $24,000 to the City of Beacon Housing Authority for building improvements, an automated external defibrillator and supplies for the friendship center.
• $88,000 to the First Presbyterian Church of Pleasant Valley for flooring and stair work, and air conditioning in the friendship center.
• $160,000 to the Red Hook Community Center for bathroom renovations and addressing accessibility issues at the friendship center.
• $20,000 to the Town of Dover for purchases including tables, chairs, smart board, and HVAC improvements for the town senior center.
• $57,000 to the Town of East Fishkill for a roof replacement at the EF Community Center.
• $20,000 to the Town of Union Vale for lighting improvements and floor renovations at the senior center.
• $75,000 to the Town of Wappinger for major kitchen and bathroom renovations as well as floor replacement at the senior center.
• $56,000 to the Town of Washington to renovate the senior center, adding a second bathroom and replacing appliances.