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IMPORTANTD AT E S EVENTS

July 9, 2016Salt Point, NY

August 21, 2016Poughkeepsie, NY

Satuday, June 25, 2016a Comedic Night for a Serious Cause

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Community groups joined together at the Poughkeepsie Healthy Black and Latino Coalition’s “Celebrating Black History Month with Healthy Living” event.

The event highlighted health screenings — HIV testing, anxiety & depression screening, flu vaccinations, along with local artists, karate and dance demos. There were over 20 vendors raising awareness of services and resources available to the community. Keynote Speaker Walter Woodley, MD, of

The Institute for Family Health was joined by expert panelists including Josh Jaffe, MD, Medical Director, Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley; and health professionals from the Poughkeepsie area. The event was well attended and publicly supported by Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison and Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney.

Under PPMHV’s leadership, the Poughkeepsie Healthy Black and Latino Coalition addresses health disparities within the Poughkeepsie Black and Latino communities that are underserved, unaware of resources and underutilize healthcare services putting them at greater risk. Over 30 coalition members participate in monthly strategic planning.

ppmhv.org | 845.838.1200 x112connect with us on: Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley

178 Church St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley Celebrates Black History Month!

In January, PPMHV advocates joined hundreds of activists from across New York for the Day of Action in Albany. We spoke directly with legislators and legislative staff about prioritizing access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare and standing up for women’s rights. The Day of Action gave attendees the opportunity to directly fight for reproductive justice in New York State and see family planning advocacy in action as the Comprehensive Contraceptive Coverage Act (CCCA) passed the NYS Assembly.

Day of Action

Wilfredo Morel, HRHC; Margaret Gilliam-White; Lana Williams-Scott, PPMHV; Dr. Nicole Williams, Poughkeepsie City School District Superintendent

Interesting Gifts

Congratulations to Lana Williams-Scott, Diversity Initiatives Coordinator, for receiving the 2016 Black Achiever’s Award from Beulah Baptist Church, Poughkeepsie.

A Tale of Two GiftsPPMHV received two amazing gifts this year at completely different ends of the spectrum. Our first gift was from a donor who said she wanted to “Stand with Planned Parenthood” and would send a gift for #Giving Tuesday in December to meet the match that was being offered that day. This donor, who had sent us $50 in the past, sent us $1,000. Incredible! Then a gift came in that was three new postage stamps. The donor gave us a small gift last year. Her life is tough and she doesn’t have much but she too wanted to “Stand with Planned Parenthood.” All she had was stamps and that’s what she sent. She wanted us to send our fundraising appeal to three more people to spread the word and encourage more people to “Stand with Planned Parenthood.”

Good Things Come in ThreesWhat do a bake sale, a musical event and a crafter fair have in common? All three were events that were organized for Planned Parenthood by individuals who wanted to help us in any way they could! The bake sale at Bard College was organized by a proactive student who wanted to make a difference and support an organization she believed in. The musical event, “Not Your Momma’s Holiday Concert” featured 8 musicians playing

holiday tunes at Dogwood in Beacon. An old church basket was passed around and filled with donations. The organizer, Sara Milonovich dropped off the check and spoke about her passion for our mission. The crafter fair in Woodstock, known as Ladypalooza Holiday Faire, was organized by a group known as Women Empowering Women. What better way to support women in the Hudson Valley than to have a fundraiser for PPMHV? All three events raised approximately $2,500. THANKS TO ALL!

connect with us in the community! For further details:845.838.1200 x103 or annette.marzan@ppmhv.org

Love Letter to Planned Parenthood

Trish Prunty, PPMHV, Sara Milonovich, Not Your Momma’s Holiday Concert, Fran Fox-Pizzonia, PPMHV

Fran Fox-Pizzonia, PPMHV; Lana Williams-Scott, PPMHV; Ozie Williams, DC Department of Behavioral & Community Health; Annette Marzan, PPMHV

Women’s Health Expo, KingstonMVP Mother’s Day Event, NewburghPoughkeepsie City School District Walk for Life Community Health FairStomp Out the Stigma Awareness Walk, Walkway over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie

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Kids Celebration, MiddletownOCNY Pride Event, Warwick National HIV Testing Day, Family Partnership Center, PoughkeepsieNational HIV Testing Day, NewburghHispanic Heritage Month “Celebrating Healthy Living,” Mansion Square Park, Poughkeepsie