Vision Hudson Valley Inc

Programs: On september 27, 2016, the citizens foundation, in conjunction with orange county partnership, cornell cooperative extension and the orange county chamber of commerce, hosted a tour of agriculture related businesses in orange county. Approximately 55 board members and executives attended the six hour tour which focused on the role agriculture plays in the economic development of the county. Started in 2009, the tours emphasize that agribusinesses are more than just farms.

placemaking is a multi-faceted approach to the planning, design and management of public spaces. It involves looking at, listening to and asking questions of the people who live, work and play in a particular space to determine their needs and aspirations. The placemaking program involves meeting with local officials and community members as well as a walking tour of the area to learn about the successes and challenges faced. Each spring the citizens foundation hosts a placemaking conference to bring together people from all around the hudson valley to learn more about creating quality "places". Speakers and panelists are experts in their respective fields and provide knowledge to those wanting to improve their own communities. In 2016, the placemaking tours and conference were attended by over 100 people.

the citizens foundation brings information to residents of orange county to allow them to make educated decisions on issues affecting their lives. In january of 2016, occf invited to county executive steve neuhaus to address the public at a forum. After the county executive's report on what he had accomplished during his first two years in office and his plans for the future, the floor was opened up for questions from the audience. About 85 people attended this event.