For instance, an anonymous donor purchased a special computer that acts as a voice for people who cannot speak on their own. A mother's eyes still fill when she recounts the first time her daughter told her "I love you mommy," through the use of the computer. Grants from elected officials have paid for energy efficient windows and doors that cut our heating and cooling costs and have made one of our residences more comfortable for the people who live there; another grant helped us offset the cost of a new roof on one of our assembly plants. Contributions paid for special training tools that are used in helping people learn work skills.

Money is raised through one of the many special events that we offer, through direct mail and direct solicitation, through planned giving, and corporate sponsorship as well as through grant proposals. Donors include people from all walks of life as well as local businesses. Among the events sponsored by the Foundation are Ulster-Greene ARC's Holiday Magic Gift Auction; carnivals; and an antique show. We also receive funding through United Way of Ulster County. We maintain a planned giving program that offers special tax benefits to people of even modest means.