Seasonal Programs & Resources
Holiday Helping Hands
This utility voucher program helps families make it through the winter months when utility needs are usually highest.
The program, held in collaboration with the United Way of Dutchess and Orange County, offers a limited quantity of vouchers. Eligible households must be residents of the Webutuck School District, with priority going to low-income households with members under 6 or over 65 years of age.
Email or call Jessica at 518-789-4259 x105 to see if you qualify to receive a $50 credit toward your electric bill.
Adopt-A-Family
The beloved Adopt-A-Family Program, now administered by NECC, helps to ensure that local families have what they need during the upcoming holiday season. With rising food prices and housing costs in our area, many families face a challenging winter. NECC depends on the support of individual donors to make this invaluable program a great success.
Email or call Jessica at 518-789-4259 x105 to adopt a whole family or to enroll your child for help this holiday season.
Income Tax Assistance
This program that runs through April 15th is for low-income families, students, and seniors who dial 2-1-1 to get their taxes done.
Our volunteer preparers are trained and certified by the IRS. They can do 1040s, file for education, child, earned income, and other credits, and provide tax counseling. Offering New York and Connecticut returns, this program e-files everything to get clients refunds quickly.
This service is free and available to individuals and families whose returns are "in scope" for our volunteers' training. When clients call for an appointment, they are asked a few questions to make sure the program can help.
To make a tax appointment at NECC or any site around Dutchess County, dial 2-1-1.
Do you live outside of Dutchess County? Call 800-899-1479 to make an appointment.
To volunteer for the program, email or call Jessica at 518-789-4259 x105.
Summer Camp Scholarships
Each year NECC, in conjunction with Dutchess County Learn, Play, Create, helps local families send their children to summer camp or summer enrichment programs.
Through our Summer Camp Scholarships program, families in need can apply to receive help making summer a time well spent making special memories and experiencing new growth opportunities.
Children ages 5 to 14 are eligible. Applications for the summer season start in April.
Email or call Vanessa at 518-789-4259 x102 with questions or to schedule an appointment.
Annual School Supply Drive
Donations from generous individuals in the NECC community enable us to provide children with everything from backpacks and water bottles to calculators and headphones for at the start of each new school year. In 2024, 135 students were outfitted with school supplies!
Supplies are distributed directly to students within the NECC’s service area including those in Webutuck, Dover Plains, Pine Plains and Millbrook Central School Districts in time for the start of the school year.
For questions or to donate in person, please contact Vanessa at (518) 789-4259 ext. 102.
Coat Giveaway
Each fall NECC connects clients in need to winter coats, accessories, and weather-appropriate clothing in a free “shopping” event.
This year’s November giveaway event has already occurred.
If you have new or slightly used, clean winter coats you would like to donate, we will accept donations beginning November 1st each year.
Email or call Jessica at 518-789-4259 x105 with questions or to schedule an appointment.