Early Learning Program

GHPN now offers a new Early Learning Program, led by our Director of Education and Child Development that caters to the needs of younger children in our community.

• The Early Learning Program consists of free classes that include an  interactive read aloud, and STEAM projects for children ages 0-6

• Classes are held on weekdays from 10:00AM to 11:30AM; parents are welcome to stay and learn along or drop their child off

• Early Learning programming also consists of a mobile-learning program, where program providers visit different locations to provide classes multiple days of the week

Early Learning Program

Monday – Friday
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

* Enrollment is currently closed. *

Mobile-Learning Program @
9 locations in columbia county

Mobile-Learning Program locations/times may change periodically; contact us for an updated schedule & list of locations!

TeamTam After-School Program

One of GHPN’s longest-standing programs, TeamTam After-School, provides HCSD families and children a safe and fun place to spend time during important transitional hours for families.

GHPN’s TeamTam After-School Program includes HCSD school bus drop off (around 3pm); children dropped off or arriving on bus are greeted by familiar staff, and are offered homework help, a nutritious snack/meal, and the opportunity to participate in enriching activities and programs throughout the week with our community partners.

Originally developed to create an identified need, the After-School Program has expanded significantly over the past eight years, to include more diverse partnerships and opportunities to families for whom extra-curriculars are cost-prohibitive or otherwise inaccessible.

Formerly known as Promise After-School, the program was renamed in September of 2021 in honor of our late family advocate, Tamarah Jones.

after-school program

Monday through Friday
2:30PM - 5:30PM
Closed for HCSD holidays/school closings

enrollment is currently closed.

Beyond GED

in collaboration with Columbia-Greene Workforce Investment Office (WIO), gHPN is offering opportunity youth (between the ages of 16 and 24) GED classes as part of this new program.

As an organization, we recognize that traditional school does not work for all youth. In response, we have created a comprehensive program that meets educational needs and assists individuals with addressing individual circumstances, adverse experiences, and stressors, so that youth may focus on their studies.

Students enrolled in Beyond GED receive a paid stipend for the time they spend studying with a tutor provided by Columbia- Greene WIO and GHPN collaboratively strive to find job placement(s) for students to further hone their skills in the workforce. Beyond GED will also include leadership development workshops and mentoring, both delivered by GHPN.

For More information:

Adolfo Lopez

adolfo@greaterhudsonpromise.org
(518) 929-7732

HudsonUP UBI Pilot

HudsonUP is a basic income pilot that provides
75 Hudson residents $500/month for 5 years,
unrestricted and guaranteed.

HudsonUP has been a unique opportunity to broaden GHPN’s partnership with the Spark of Hudson and provide direct cash relief to city of Hudson residents..  In this role, GHPN is able to ensure that participants have community-based points of contact and trusted staff, offering support from onboarding through the final Pilot payment.

Emergency Assistance

Emergency Air Conditioners

For three consecutive years, GHPN has partnered with the Spark of Hudson to deliver a total of 159 air conditioner units to residents of the Hudson City School District, providing much needed relief from the heat to children and families in our community in need.

Discretionary Fund

Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood has been able to help community members and families meet immediate, emergency needs through the formation of our Emergency Discretionary Fund. Through this program and with the continued support from funders/donors, GHPN was able to support families directly by alleviating some of the stress and burden surrounding their current circumstances.

Each request for Emergency Assistance that is received is carefully considered; to date, we have assisted folks meet a wide range of needs and have observed the immediate impact by providing this form of direct relief, including, but not limited to: urgent rent assistance, car insurance or vehicle loan payment, utilities, clothing, cleaning supplies, driver’s education courses, sports programming, and medical equipment not covered by medical insurance or otherwise affordable.

Greater Hudson Initiative for Children of Incarcerated Parents
(GHICIP)

The mission of GHICIP is to support children impacted by incarceration through education, programming, and  policy changes that strengthen families and our community.

Areas of Focus
- Education and Outreach
- Data
- Policy and Procedures
- Programs

Enhanced Visit Program

(in-person)
at the columbia county Jail

Tuesdays 3:30-4:30PM
Fridays 1:00-2:00PM, 3:30-4:30PM

virtual visits Also offered!

FREE 1-HOUR Video Visits
Facilitated by GHPN Staff

Safeguarding Children of Arrested parents

Through this Initiative, GHPN seeks to expand its support and community efforts to safeguard children through all points of contact with the criminal justice system, to include and begin with the initial point(s) of contact / arrest. 

GHPN encourages the adoption of trauma-informed, child-sensitive policies and for increased transparency on protocols and accountability measures in place for situations in which youth are present.  

GHPN was recently awarded funding in partnership with the City of Hudson and Hudson Police Department to implement a formal policy safeguarding children at the point of arrest, to provide education and training to all HPD officers, and to create a replicable model for other towns/cities of similar size or history.

Court Advocacy Program

GHPN  strives to create a safe, community oriented space for community members who are currently impacted by the criminal justice system.

We strive to meet individuals where they are in life and help them navigate how to get where they want to be. We know that navigating the court systems and finding appropriate resources can be an overwhelming and shaming experience, so we strive to make the process easier for individuals with compassion and empathy.

In addition to providing direct service and assistance, CCAP involves ongoing engagement in advocacy campaigns for policy and programming changes, elevating the voices of justice-impacted individuals to highlight their needs or systemic barriers that prevent or present challenges for successful reentry, and partnering with stakeholders in the community to promote alternatives and creative solutions, such as through the Hudson City “Mental Health Court,” implemented by The Honorable Judge Cheryl Roberts in 2023.

Our staff consists of team members with lived and professional experiences that uniquely allow for us to support incarcerated and recently incarcerated folks through challenges that may be “gaps” for other service providers, with open minds. If you or a loved one has recently returned home from jail or prison, or is planning to be released in the near future, use the form to see how we may be able to provide support.

Use the form below, or contact Adolfo Lopez with inquiries about our Court Advocacy Program.

After-School and Summer Transportation

In April 2023, GHPN purchased a new vehicle! In the Summer of 2023 GHPN collaborated with Columbia County DSS, and Pat Zanchelli Inc., to develop a system of transportation for our local summer programs. GHPN collaborated to assist organizations such as The Hudson Youth Department, and Kite’s Nest with youth transportation. Youth involved in our local boxing program, and Columbia-Greene College Workforce also received transportation. In July GHPN also assisted in coordinating transportation for two field trips for Oakdale Summer Program with 48 students receiving transportation on the first trip and 35 on the second.  All in all over the summer GHPN’s Transportation Program was able to serve 99 total youth, averaging 55 youth per day.

In an effort to improve chronic absenteeism in the Hudson City School District, GHPN has agreed to assist the District with transportation for students on an emergency basis. GHPN agreed to partner with Coxsackie Transport in September of 2023, to assist in transporting students home from our CO-HOST out-of-school-time programs for the 2023-2024 school year. At this time, 48 youth have received transportation home from out of school time-programming, with an average daily ridership of 31 students. 

Financial Wellness & Empowerment

The Spark of Hudson and Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood have partnered with Working Credit to offer FREE Financial & Credit Building workshops and one-on-one sessions to families in the Hudson City School District.

Columbia County & Hudson Out-of-School Time Collaborative (CO-HOST)

The mission of the Columbia County and Hudson Out-of-School Time Collaborative is to build a culture of learning in our community by creating pathways for youth and their families to engage in meaningful out-of-school experiences.
Co-H.O.S.T. provides high quality programs that foster a culture of learning within safe and supportive environments. Each organization brings their own ideas and experiences to work together together to find solutions to assist one another.

Youth Prevention Network (YPN)

The Youth Prevention Network of Columbia County works to support families and youth in need through a strength-based, trauma-informed and collaborative framework to build on existing community resources and by addressing service gaps. 

Vision : Through seamless coordination of resources and supports, every child and family in Columbia County is given the best opportunity to thrive. 

Values : Strengths-based, Trauma-informed, Family-focused, Person-centered, Equity-driven, Culturally Sensitive, Community-based, Culture of Collaboration

Early Learning and Literacy Network of Columbia County (ELLN)

The Early Learning and Literacy Network is a collaborative team of organizations who work together to  support the improvement and access to early learning programming in our community. 

Goal of the Network: to increase literacy skills in young children, starting at birth, so they are ready to learn in Kindergarten. We provide resources to families and organizations in our network. We also spread best practices around supporting child development via our social media platforms.