Through April 30, 2008 in Orange County, the Chapter:

• Responded to 35 fires and other emergencies
• Assisted 157 adults and children with food, shelter and/or counseling following a disaster

Notable Activities in 2008:

Cedar Lane Fire

Relief workers from the Greater New York Chapter responded to a 3-alarm fire on Wednesday morning, April 2, at 39 Cedar Lane in New Windsor, Orange County. ARC/GNY provided financial assistance for clothing, food and other needs for 6 households of 12 adults and 1 child. Four households of six adults and one child received temporary housing from the Red Cross.

Donate and/or Volunteer

Contact:
845-294-9785 or send e-mail

Address:
55 Main Street
Goshen, NY 10924

Driving Directions:
From Palisades Parkway, take Exit 9 onto the New York State Thruway to Exit 16 (Harriman) to Route 17 West. Take Exit 124 (Goshen). At blinking light make first left. Follow to traffic light. Turn right on Route 207 East. The area office is at the next light on left.