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Reclaiming Our SafetySupporting survivors, educating communities, and shaping a just society since 1986.Painted By: Terry Murray, 2021
page 02 Annual ReportEvery month is dedicated to raising awareness, prevention initiatives, and celebrating our successes. It is essential to measure our progress through various metrics to avoid feeling overwhelmed by the challenges within the justice system that often leave victims vulnerable.Access to our services is crucial for everyone. We must acknowledge that gender-based violence is just one part of a larger systemic issue rooted in sexism, misogyny, and other forms of oppression. It is our duty to challenge these norms and strive for a more just and equitable society for all.As we move forward, we must embody strength, perseverance, strategy, and transparency in all that we do. We are Fearless!, and it is our responsibility to lead by example, advocating for victims and survivors in our community. Together, we can make a dierence.Reflecting on the year 2024, I want to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who has supported the mission of Fearless! over the past 12 months. Your unwavering support is the backbone of our organization, allowing us to continue our vital work. Your support not only sustains us but also sends a powerful message to survivors that they are heard, believed, and never alone.The demand for our services has been steadily increasing since 2020, and it is only through the generous support we received in 2024 that we have been able to provide critical services such as our 24/7 crisis hotline, safe shelter, court advocacy, counseling, and more. Our strategic repositioning in October 2019 was a bold commitment to survivors and the community, calling on each and every one of us to step up and make a dierence.A MESSAGE FROM OUREXECUTIVE DIRECTORKellyann Kostyal-LarrierExecutive Director
Fearless! Hudson Valley, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization serving Orange and Sullivan Counties in New York. As the sole provider of comprehensive services for survivors of domestic violence, teen dating violence, human tracking, and other forms of abuse in our region, including providing services for survivors of sexual violence in Sullivan County, Fearless! is dedicated to creating a safer more just community for all.Our team oers free and confidential services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals and families impacted by violence and oppression. These services include crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, education, and prevention programs. Fearless! also operates a 24/7 hotline and emergency shelter to provide immediate support to those in need.By confronting inequality, raising awareness, and empowering survivors, Fearless! strives to dismantle systemic oppression and promote equity and accountability. We are committed to ensuring all individuals can experience safe and supportive relationships free from abuse, exploitation, and harm.Together, with the support of our community, we work to educate, advocate, and transform lives.INTRODUCTIONSullivanCountyOrangeCountyAnnual Report page 03
Founded in 1986 as the Orange County Safe Homes Project, Fearless! Hudson Valley began as a small grassroots organization with a hotline and a shelter, dedicated to providing safety and support for survivors of domestic violence. Over the decades, the agency expanded its services and reach, confronting systemic inequality and advocating for justice and safety for all. Guided by a commitment to education, prevention, and survivor-centered advocacy, Fearless! has grown into a vital resource for the community, adapting to meet the evolving needs of those we serve.2000Launching a Toll-Free HotlineA central toll-free 24/7 hotline was created accompanied by a county-wide billboard campaign to provide confidential support.Expanding to Combat Human TrackingA dedicated Human Tracking Program was launched to provide advocacy, case management, and resources to survivors.2015Serving Sullivan CountyBegan providing advocacy and support for victims and survivors of domestic violence in Sullivan County.20172019Rebranding as Fearless!After more than 30 years of service, we rebranded to Fearless! Hudson Valley, Inc., to reflect our broader and bolder mission.2021Opening a New Shelter & Expanding ServicesWe celebrated the completion of construction on a 20-bed shelter to provide safe housing for survivors and their families. We expanded our services to provide advocacy and support for victims of sexual assault in Sullivan County.Opening of Our First ShelterThe organization opened its first shelter in Orange County, providing a safe haven for victims of domestic violence.1987page 04 Annual Report
Advocacy & SupportProvided Through All Agency Programs• Case Management & Coordination• Safety Planning & Crisis Intervention• Individual & Group Crisis Counseling• Emergency Financial Assistance• New York State Address Confidentiality Program• Assistance & Accompaniment• Information & ReferralsHotline & Webchat• 24/7 Hotline Available 365 Days/Year• Translation Services Available in 200+ Languages• Webchat Available Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm• Support for Survivors, Family/Friends & Community Clinical Services• Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Counseling for Adult & Children Survivors• Creative Arts Therapy Group in Partnership with Bethel Woods Center for the ArtsRisk Reduction Response Program• Risk & Lethality Assessment Conducted by Law Enforcement• On-Scene Connection to the Fearless! Hotline• Follow-Up Outreach to High-Risk Survivors• Collaboration with OC Law Enforcement, Probation & District Attorney’s Oce Co-located in Police Departments• Town of Newburgh, City of Newburgh, New Windsor, Port Jervis & MiddletownSexual Assault Services ProgramSullivan County• 24-Hour Response, Accompaniment & Advocacy at the Hospital Throughout the Entire Process Including the Forensic Medical Exam• Legal Advocacy• Campus Response & Prevention Education DV Liaison - Social Services • Waiver Assessment & Connection to Services• Support Safe Compliance with DSS Requirements• Liaison Located in Department of Social ServicesNewburgh & MiddletownPrevention, Education & Training Program• Youth & Adult Prevention Education• Customized Workshops, Trainings & Consultations• Community Events & Awareness Activities• Youth Art Contest, Summit & Leadership Academy• Training for Volunteers & Sta• Engagement Through Social MediaLegal Advocacy Program• Assistance with Filing Petitions: Orders of Protection, Custody & Visitation, & Child Support• Family Court Accompaniment & Advocacy• Grand Jury Support• Co-Located Attorneys Providing Legal Representation & Case Consultations • Support Navigating Criminal & Civil Justice Systems• Advocates specializing in Domestic Violence & Other Crime VictimizationCo-located in OC District Attorney’s OceResidential Services Program• Confidential Emergency Shelter Locations • 24/7 Sta Support for up to 37 Survivors• Safe Pet Project in Partnership with the Warwick Humane SocietyHousing Assistance• HUD Funded Rental Assistance• Home Visits & Case Management • Comprehensive Support & Goal Planning• Housing First: Permanent Supportive Housing• Rapid Rehousing: Short-term Housing SupportChild Welfare Advocacy Program• Case Consultations & Joint Home Visits• Assessment & Connection to Services• Advocates Specializing DV & TrackingCo-located in DSS Children Services• Newburgh, Goshen & MonticelloCrime Victim AssistanceProvided Through All Agency Programs• Assistance with V.I.N.E.• Information on Crime Victim Rights• Crime Victim Compensation Application Assistance • Court AccompanimentPROGRAMS & SERVICESAnnual Report page 05
9,541NIGHTS of safetyADULTS85YOUTH56&ADULTS3,258YOUTH2,108536 individualsage anonymous&5,902INDIVIDUALSserved throughall programssupportiveCOUNSELINGservices provided25,165SAFETY PLANS3,948creatingnew intakes completed fornon-residential programsADULTSYOUTH294 578PREVENTION, EDUCATION & TRAININGADULTS1344,505YOUTH1753,291PRESENTATIONSpresented toPRESENTATIONSpresented toOUTREACHservices10,490page 06 Annual Report11,092HOTLINE calls338WEBCHATSHotline & WebchatConfidential safety planning, access to support services, resources, information, referrals, and more.Our MissionTo build an informed, just, and accountable society so all people can experience supportive and safe relationships free from abuse, exploitation, and oppression.Includes areas of court accompaniment, legal support, law enforcement, medical and mental health, social services, housing, immigration, employment, economic empowerment, education, transportation & Oce of Victim Service support.141accessed safety inemergency shelterINDIVIDUALS28,074ADVOCACYservices provided&CLINICAL SERVICES PROGRAMreceivedADULTS43545sessionsreceivedYOUTHsessions16816151EVENTS attendedfor community awareness2024629NIGHTS of safetyPETS sheltered for12Safe Pets Project partnership withWarwick Valley Humane SocietyINTERACTIONS43,682with or on a client’s behalfSEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES PROGRAM3623SURVIVORS served21Sexual AssaultHOTLINE calls11accompaniedSURVIVORSat the hospitalSullivan CountyADVOCACYservices provided
DV LIAISON - SOCIAL SERVICES298WAIVERSprovidedconnectedto our servicesINDIVIDUALS115212domesticviolenceASSESSMENTS conductedPARENTS withservices & info419iprovidedwithin the home& communityJOINT VISITS54419CASES803CASEconsultations withsupported & domestic violence CPS Caseworkersengaged ininvolving child abuseORANGE COUNTY SULLIVAN COUNTYsupported with(10 adults & 16 children)FAMILIES10NIGHTS of housingHOME VISITS518,956Collab with HONORsupported with(5 adults & 9 children)FAMILIES5NIGHTS of housingHOME VISITS234,466remained at capacity withCollaboration with HONOR - Orange Countysupported withcase management& advocacy(5 adults & 13 children)FAMILIES5441HOME VISITS35SERVICEScase management& advocacy468SERVICEScase management& advocacy982SERVICESCHILD WELFARE ADVOCACY PROGRAMORANGE COUNTYREFERRALSreceivedprovided54youth servicesREFERRALSreceived2youth servicesSULLIVAN COUNTY65YOUTHservicesprovided9YOUTHservicesTRAFFICKING PREVENTION PROJECTLEGAL ADVOCACY PROGRAMreceived265ADA REFERRALSfor servicessupported182MEETINGSwith clients & ADAOCCASIONSaccompanied940Collab with Law Enforcement, DA & ProbationRISK REDUCTION RESPONSE PROGRAMCo-Located In the Police Departments of:Town ofNew WindsorMiddletownPort JervisTown ofNewburghCity ofNewburgh5731,008High-Risk CASESDIR's Reviewed217805High-Risk CASESDIR's Reviewed75369High-Risk CASESDIR's Reviewed2341,040High-Risk CASESDIR's Reviewed150467High-Risk CASESDIR's ReviewedCRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM SUPPORTCIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM SUPPORTLEGAL SERVICES HUDSON VALLEY COLLABCPS/DV COLLABORATIVE PROJECTHOUSING ASSISTANCERAPID REHOUSING PROJECTHOUSING FIRST PROJECTCo-Located in CPS - Orange CountyCo-Located in DSS - Orange & Sullivan CountyCo-Located in DA’s Office- Orange CountyADVOCACYservices3,243 Family Courtprovided referrals & information toCRIME VICTIMS TIMES105 138provided personal advocacy toINDIVIDUALS251TIMES449COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS & PROGRAMSAnnual Report page 07householdMEMBERSCLIENTSaecting17757CASEShandled96openingCASES48closingCASES60NIGHTS of4,758permanent housingLorem ipsum
YOUTHPREVENTIONSummer Youth Leadership AcademyThis free, week-long program oered high school students in Orange and Sullivan Counties an immersive experience to develop leadership skills, learn about healthy relationships, and understand the impact of violence on individuals and communities.Fearless! is committed to empowering young people through education, leadership opportunities, and creative expression. By fostering knowledge and awareness, we aim to prevent violence and promote healthy relationships among youth in our communities. Our youth prevention education initiatives provide tools and resources to inspire the next generation to lead with respect, empathy, and equality.Empowering Youth, Building a Safer Future For AllLove Shouldn’t Hurt Youth SummitThis interactive event brought students together to explore critical topics such as teen dating violence, self-empowerment, and advocacy. Through workshops and group activities, the summit equipped participants with tools to lead positive change in their schools and communities while fostering a deeper understanding of healthy relationships.Love Shouldn’t Hurt Art ContestThis annual contest encourages students in middle school and high school to express their views on healthy relationships and the impact of violence through visual art. The contest provides a creative platform for youth to share their voices, raise awareness, and promote messages of respect, safety, and love.1st PlaceSamantha MentnechTri-Valley Central, Grade 122nd PlaceMadeleine GregoryJames O’Neil High, Grade 10page 08 Annual Report
FUNDRAISINGINITIATIVESSome of the Way You Support Our Mission Through FundraisingFearless! relies on the generosity and creativity of our community to sustain and expand the critical services we provide to survivors of abuse. Through signature events, online campaigns and independent community fundraisers, we unite with our supporters to raise awareness and funds for our mission.We Can Be Heroes 5KThis annual family-friendly 5K event celebrated the everyday heroes in our community while raising funds to support survivors. Participants of all ages ran or walked in superhero-themed attire, coming together to honor resilience, courage, and hope. In 2024, this event raised over $25,000 to support Fearless! programs. Celebration of Hope BrunchOur annual brunch raised over $80,000, helping to sustain our critical services. The event was a wonderful success, with generous contributions from attendees, sponsors, and supporters. We were proud to honor the following individuals and organizations for their exceptional dedication to our mission:Michelle Horton, Garrard Beeney, Lucy Gillmeier, the Rotary Clubs of Greater Newburgh and West Point-Highland Falls.Each year, our Holiday Gift Project spreads joy and hope to children impacted by violence and abuse. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we were able to support over 500 children this year, ensuring they experienced the magic of the holiday season with gifts and care tailored just for them.Holiday Gift ProjectAnnual Report page 09
LEADERSHIPBoard MemberLiz O’HalloranBoard MemberKim LeakeBoard MemberDr. Janette McCoy-McKayBoard MemberDr. Marie CantuBoard MemberLeslie BrownBoard MemberJannelle KoszarekBoard MemberCrystal JohnsonSecretaryMelanie RichardsVice-PresidentMarie Vega-ByrnePresidentChristine FitzgeraldTreasurerAnna GibbsExecutive DirectorKellyann Kostyal-LarrierAssociate DirectorSarita GreenHR DirectorAmanda LivingstoneSenior LeadershipBoard of Directorspage 10 Annual Report
FUNDRAISING0.66%OPERATIONS6.34%PROGRAMS93.01%EXPENSES$5,020,188 Fearless! is pleased to present our compiled financial report summary of the 2024 financial condition and results of operations for Fearless!. Our annual IRS Form 990 is available for review on our website. We receive support from grants, contracts, fundraising events, and donations from people like you.FINANCIAL REPORTBethel Woods Center for the ArtsDormitory Authority of the State of New YorkDyson FoundationHONORehgNYS Assemblyman Jonathan G. JacobsonNYS Assemblyman Chris EachusNYS Senator James SkoufisNYS Coalition Against Sexual AssaultNYS Department of HealthNYS Division of Criminal Justice Services *NYS Office for Prevention of Domestic ViolenceNYS Office of Children & Family Services *NYS Office of Victim Services *Orange County Department of Social ServicesOrange County District Attorney’s OfficeOrange County Youth BureauSullivan County Department of Family ServicesSullivan County Youth BureauSullivan County District Attorney’s Oce *United Way of the Dutchess-Orange RegionUS Dept of Housing & Urban Development *Warwick Savings FoundationGRANTS & CONTRACTS*A portion of or all of the funding received is federal funding.goes directly intoOF EVERY DOLLAR93¢PROGRAMS & SERVICESTOTAL AGENCY BUDGET$5,791,194Annual Report page 11*A portion of or all of the funding received is federal funding.SUPPORT & REVENUE$5,743,503 SPECIAL EVENTS1.64%GRANTS & CONTRACTS72.07%PROGRAM REVENUE22.79%INTEREST1.23%DONATIONS2.27%
is grateful for our donors, as you each inspire us as we pursue our vision in creating a Hudson Valley free from violence in all its forms. This report recognizes all who have given monetary gifts of $50 or more throughout 2024. We strive to ensure this list is accurate, please let us know if you feel you were inadvertently left out.VISIONARIES CONTCountry Store Thrift ShopDanny Mulvey FundDiane Finkelstein FoundationGarnet HealthIsabel MartinezJanette McCoy McKayJessica BowdenKeller Williams HVLa Peche Inc.LoBiondo Law OceMandy IvesMichele G DorryMid-Hudson Valley FCUMontefiore St. Luke'sOrange County Gov EmployeesPatricia SussmannRebecca SatcherRed Door Thrift ShopUlster Savings BankWalden Savings BankWorld Wide Travel of CornwallCHALLENGERS $500+Alpha Kappa Alpha & OC ClerkAnna GibbsDenise NicholsDiane FarrisDonald MennerichDr. Michele Winchester-VegaEileen P BernsteinGoshen Rotary ClubInaudy GilInsperityJacob MillerKathleen HamiltonLeslie BrownLinda ZuclichLions Club of WarwickLisa GubernickLucy GillmeierMadeleine MillerMarie ZeiglerMatt SkowronskiMelanie RichardsCHALLENGERS CONTMelina MarinakisMichelle HamillRainer GehresRocky BagelSandie BarreraSt John's Lutheran ChurchThomas GardnerWanderlust BoutiqueWarwick Valley Rotary ClubIn Celebration of:Kristen MarkelNikki & Michelle HortonIn Memory of:Alexis Olivia HarrisJeannie GogginsBUILDERS $200+Amy PedreroAnna Belle SimmsArthur P GreeneBarbara NaruBonita TakeuchiBrian C PettiCatania, Mahon & RiderComb Salon StudioDavid & Jeannie GogginsDelia NegronDonna ChallacombeFrank's Custom Shoe FittingGAPGeorge BiskupGrace MerkleHarriet L. Earnest CPAHoman Elks #412HV Kitchen Design CenterJacqueline & Terry MurrayJames S. MoedJanine GreerJannelle KoszarekJazmine LeonJe RagucciJennifer TraverseJessica LubbenJuliana LoBiondoKelly Lynn Bassett BuonoCHAMPIONS $10,000+Allstate FoundationAnonymousWilliam & Elaine Kaplan Fam FndYoko Ono LennonGUARDIANS $3,000+Bonacic Family FoundationGoya FoodsHebe Medical SpaHudson Valley Credit UnionInd Insurance Agents of OCM&T Charitable FoundationOrange & RocklandR Brewer LandscapingResort World CatskillsStarbucks FoundationSullivan & Cromwell LLPVassar College - Comm WorksWarwick Hope ChestVISIONARIES $1,000+Andrea BaconAnonymousBeeney-Mason FoundationBlumenthal ChiropracticCalli McMullenCarrol ColemanChristine & Brian FitzgeraldALL GIFTS, BIG AND SMALL,MOVE OUR WORK FORWARDpage 12 Annual Report
ALLIES CONTDaniel & MaryBeth Pike OliverDebi Rizzi-DankelDeborah DukeDeborah Tobias DonoDebra AmbrosinoDede LleshiDerrik R WynkoopDesiree LeeDonna BarczakDonna LewisDoug & Beth OliverDr. Diane HennessyElizabeth CliftonElizabeth RodriguesErica Leigh BoseskiErin HayesFerris DasguptaFirst Reformed ChurchFrances RofranoGabriela GarciaGabriella RispoliGina OrsiGrace United Methodist WomenGwen LermanHope United Methodist ChurchHV GhostbustersIlknur KimmelIra FinegoldIrwin & Carol GoldJanice White GreenopJennifer KillianJoan Cusack McGuirkJoan TimoldiJoanne BarringerJohn & Elizabeth CappelloJohn McLellanJohn UlinJotica TalwarJoyce ZawistowskiJuella GuadalupeKathy SheehanKellie SkylineKimberly FeehanKimberly TerpeningLarissa VreelandLarry FishmanLaureen FeeLinda WilliamsLinsey GattoLisa McCarthyLorraine SalvoMaria & William DwyerMarie CantuMarie Vega-ByrneMarilyn MacALLIES CONTMarsha OliverMary Isabella AndreozziMary JohnsenMary PetruncolaMatthew ZyrkowskiMeadow Hill Reformed ChurchMelissa KrolMichael McElduMichael NepplMichele SeverinoMichelle AgostaMichelle YoungMilana TepermaysterfMt. Saint Mary CollegeNeal CalvinNext Step FitnessNicole BonelliNYS South Elks #6320 OneHope FoundationPatricia Zang-DeCluePaul ErnenweinPeter Sullivan, Jr.R2M Realty IncRachel GuidoRaul GonzalezRich GouldRoni BeattyRotary Club Greater NewburghRotterdam Elks #2157Royal Garnettes Red HatsShannon WaizeneggerSheila Akin PearlShubha VarmaSmart Mobile Notary & SigningSteve CarrSusan PriceSusan RockefellowSylviane RoughTammy L NosekTheatre on Main StreetTina ArroyoTom BurnhamTom's Greenhouses & FloristTouro CollegeVeronica MaxwellWarwick Ladies Night OutYonette AzoreIn Celebration of:Emily BatiniRob WoodsIn Memory of:Anthony CrisanoCarol CrowleyStefanie DriscollBUILDERS CONTKellyann Kostyal-LarrierKim LeakeLisa DailyLisa ShremLiz O'HalloranLQ Design Inc.Marcella AndryukMarianne VigliaroloMary SeverMeghan Lena McKeeverMiddletown Lions ClubOC Chamber of CommerceOrange Bank & Trust CoOtisville Grange #1020Phillip HamptonPlanned Parenthood Great NYRebecca Brooks EdwardsRoger DahlstromRosemary SchwartzbergSam LevySuzanne DawesTana Quigley We Dance FndUnited Way of Rockland CoVictoria BentonVincent FarinaXimena GrecoZoe MarkwalterIn Celebration of:Alison & Philip DrudyNicole & Adam BrownALLIES $50+ Albany Elks #49Albert AddimandoAlicia D'AmicoAmy McCraneyAmy StillwaggonAnalise ReedAnn PizaroAnna SteinhauerAshley NordahlAsm. Brian MaherBall CorporationBrady Law FirmBrendan G CoyneBrian CravenBrittany JohnsonCarballo/Detheridge FamilyCarrie AndersonChris AshmanChristina AntunanoChristine CastellanoCindy-Lee DorcelyClaudia LowryCrystal JohnsonAnnual Report page 13
RECLAIMINGOUR SAFETYDonations | Volunteering | Careers Advocacy | Prevention | EducationWebsitewww.fearlesshv.orgEmailadmin@fearlesshv.orgMailing AddressP.O. Box 649, NewburghOce Phone845-562-5365Oce Address280 Broadway, NewburghBUSINESS OFFICE ADVOCACY OFFICESFamily Justice Center280 Broadway, NewburghSullivan County Gov Center100 North Street, MonticelloSullivan Sexual Assault Service Center68 Harris-Bushville Road, Harris24-Hour Hotline845-562-5340Weekday Webchatfearlesshv.org/webchat