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Vision of Hope Celebrations

The Annual Vision of Hope Awards

Welcome to the Annual Vision of Hope Awards, our Foundation’s signature fundraising event. This dynamic celebration recognizes community individuals, organizations, and employees of the Access Network who exemplify the essence of the “Vision of Hope.”

Honoring Inspiration

The Vision of Hope Award honors an individual or organization whose leadership, compassion, and commitment to human dignity inspire others. It recognizes meaningful action that affirms the unique value of every person, the boundless potential of the human spirit, and the power of service to create positive change. This award expresses our deep gratitude to those whose efforts strengthen lives, elevate dignity, uphold the rights of all people, and advance our mission to help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible.

GET INVOLVED

Explore the many ways to be involved and celebrate our honorees while supporting the Access: Supports for Living Foundation. From attending the event to becoming one of our valued sponsors, there are numerous opportunities to support our mission. We look forward to you joining us for an unforgettable celebration.


2026
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Vision of Hope Celebration
Honor EHG, SUNY Orange Microcredential DSP Program, Dan Ahouse

2026
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Vision Of Hope Spring Gala

2025
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Orange Wealth Management, Karen Vaughn, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Giselle Torres, Maureen Crush

2024
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Project Alliance, Jonathan & Jill Forman, Dr. Francis Hayden, Kimberly Morales, Renee Lentino, Jo Ann Goswick, Gregg Knowles.
Lt. Gregg Atlas Foundation, Kyle Roddey, Resorts World Catskills

2023
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Celebration of 60 years of Access: Supports for Living

2022

Nicholas Preddice, Think Differently Orange, Think Differently Dutchess

2021

Senator Charles E. Schumer, RECAP

2020

Access: Supports for Living Essential Staff

2019

Dr. Lisa Dixon, Columbia Psychiatry, Michael Oates, Pres & CEO HVEDC

2018

LEGOLANDNY, Lou Heimbach, Elizabeth Rowley

2017

Beth Alter, Joan Cusack-McGuirk, Linda Muller, Anne Nolan

2016

County Executives Mike Hein, Marc Molinaro, Steve Neuhaus

2015

Pattern for Progress, Jonathan Drapkin

2014

Michael & Jennifer Bonura, Joseph & J’aime Bonura, Mary & Brent Caster

2013

Fred & Helen Dana and the Dana/English Family, William Larkin and Patricia Larkin, The Kaplan Family Charitable Foundation, John & Cecile Jardine and the Jardine Family, Dr. Hal & Jennifer Teitelbaum, Jim & Nancy Smith

2012

Jonah Mandelbaum and Donna Applegate

2011

R.J. Smith

2010

Jim & Eileen Taylor

2009

Frances Hoffman, Harvey Rosenthal, Liam Manak, Donna Ponsessa

2008

Sandra Gerry, Sullivan Renaissance

2007

Sister Ann Sakac

2006

James Ottaway, Jr.

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