In Newburgh, we breathe through pollution, history, and injustice. Families here have faced serious environmental challenges for too long without access to the information needed to protect their health. The JustAir Newburgh air quality initiative aims to change that. That…
Thanks to four new grants and a growing team, Outdoor Promise is expanding access to nature through free hikes, youth leadership, and transportation programs in 2025
We’re proud to announce that Outdoor Promise, in collaboration with Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Malcolm Gordon Charitable Fund, administered by the Open Space Institute. This funding will support immersive sailing and shoreline…
We’re excited to share some big news—last summer, Outdoor Promise achieved a major milestone: we bought a bus! And not just any bus—our Outdoor Adventure Bus has been transformed into a bright, vibrant green and is ready to transport our…
We’re thrilled to announce that Outdoor Promise has been nominated for a $75,000 grant through the Flourishing in Community initiative! This is an extraordinary opportunity to amplify our mission of creating equitable access to the outdoors, fostering environmental stewardship, and…
The Backstory: How Did We Get Here? In 2016, the community of Newburgh, New York, was hit with unsettling news: Washington Lake, the city’s primary water supply, was contaminated with PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances). These chemicals, often used in…