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The HOPE for Youth Foundation is dedicated to facilitating positive change in the lives of children, adolescents and families in the Hudson Valley. The Foundation supports youth programs that encourage healthy growth whether it is academic, emotional or athletic, and sponsors college scholarships for students. During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation […]

Rye Police Benevolent Association (PBA) returns as a silver sponsor for the fourth year in a row. The organization is passionate about philanthropy, giving back to a number of charitable causes in addition to BluePath, including Special Olympics, Wounded Warriors and Autism Speaks. We are extremely grateful for Rye PBA’s continued support – and for

BluePath pup, Mattis The Rotary Club of Peekskill returns as a Silver Sponsor of the 2020 Walkathon for the third consecutive year. Their local members are in the forefront of community activities, giving of their time and talents to make Peekskill a better place in which to live. The Club has continued to serve during

Melissa and Mac with Suzie Melissa Davis is a PHD student studying theology at Regent University in Virginia Beach. Behind the scenes, she is a dedicated puppy raiser for BluePath and an incredibly gifted photographer. Her photos can be seen on many of BluePath’s marketing materials, including all three of our training vans. Puppy raising

Lucinda, Giovanna and Gabe Rivera G&S Bounce returns as a Silver Sponsor for the fourth year. The Rivera family-owned business is named for its two beautiful daughters, Giovanna and Sophia, and provides bounce houses for outdoor events in Putnam, Westchester and Fairfield Counties. The Riveras are passionate about philanthropy, and give back to a number

Samantha and Otto Dog sitting for BluePath is a family affair for the Calabros. Christina Calabro and her 17 year old son, Christian, have been volunteers for two years. They are very enthusiastic about supporting the BluePath mission and enjoy the work they do sitting for dogs who need a temporary home. “Autism service dog

Team Ali is named for Ali Fairhurst, a beloved daughter and a friend of BluePath’s founders and staff. Ali loved how service dogs help people, and future service dog Ali is named in her honor. BluePath Ali is being raised by the Holtman family and will soon begin Formal Training, the next step in her

As long-time BluePath supporters, the Armstrong family is incredibly passionate about supporting the BluePath mission. They have provided a nurturing, stimulating and loving home to three BluePath dogs in training. Allison and Richard Armstrong and their children Morgan (19) and Thomas (17) have been fosters for BluePath dogs Miller and Tricia. Miller was released as

Volz Auto Group returns as a Silver Sponsor to BluePath\’s Walkathon for the fourth consecutive year. Not only do they support BluePath financially, but they happily provide the water stations for our participants as well. \”We love BluePath Service Dogs\’ mission to help families who are touched by autism. Dogs are great animals and it

First a sitter and now a foster, dog-lover Laurence Helpern has provided tremendous support for the BluePath team. Laurence was first introduced to BluePath when he attended the East Fishkill Community Day in September of 2018. After his amazing experience raising his own two loving labs, he decided to apply to be a dog sitter.