Thank you to PlusMedia, LLC for their hard work today! They spent hours volunteering at Boni-Bel Farm, weeding and maintaining plant beds. We look forward to seeing these veggies stocked in the Boni-Bel Farm Stand later this summer.
About us
Green Chimneys is a multi-faceted nonprofit helping young people to maximize their full potential by providing education, residential, clinical and recreational services in a safe and supportive environment that nurtures connections with their families, the community, animals, and nature.
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http://greenchimneys.org/careers
External link for Green Chimneys
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Brewster, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1947
- Specialties
- special education, social services, animal assisted therapy, animal assisted activities, therapeutic school, farm, wildlife rehabilitation, nature-based education, social work, animal assisted activities, animal assisted interventions, human animal interventions, and residential treatment
Locations
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400 Doansburg Road
Brewster, New York 10509, US
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33 Clearpool Road
Carmel, NY 10512, US
Employees at Green Chimneys
Updates
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Does your teen know the risks of substance use? Or its impact on mental health? Led by clinical staff, a new Green Chimneys Community-Based Services outreach group for ages 12-21 meets weekly to teach the facts about substance use, its potential to lead to use disorders, and how this can affect a developing mind and long-term mental health. Learn more about the free program: https://lnkd.in/edJswb9e
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Always glad to have you! And we look forward to seeing you again at HAI2025.
Dr. Kevin Morris recently made another trip to Green Chimneys alongside Robin Leake, Executive Director at the Butler Institute for Families, and Dr. Megan Mueller, Associate Professor of Human-Animal Interaction at Tufts University, to discuss future possibilities of collaboration. Thank you to Green Chimneys for hosting our visit and spending time discussing future research and program evaluations with us! We can't wait to see where this road takes all of us. #HAIResearch #AATResearch #AAT #HAIs #HumanAnimal #HumanAnimalEnvironment #AnimalAssisted #YouthDevelopment #NatureProgram #NatureBased #HumanAnimalEnvironment #HAEIs
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We are thrilled to announce that veteran nonprofit executive Kathryn J. Cousins, MPA, CFRE has joined Green Chimneys as our new Vice President of Development and Managing Director of Friends of Green Chimneys. She will lead all fundraising and development strategies ensuring financial support and growth of the agency’s services for children and families. We look forward to her leadership and vision!
I’m happy to share that I’ve started a new position as Vice President of Development at Green Chimneys Children's Services Inc, and Managing Director, Friends of Green Chimneys!
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Green Chimneys Farm Science Teacher Skyler Opromolla gently taps on the door of the guinea pig pen as her students watch and wait patiently. Three guinea pigs eagerly line up and file through their specially crafted bridge, made by students in woodshop class. Out on the activity table, they clamber around obstacles built by the students and are rewarded for their participation with healthy treats. At any time, the guinea pigs have the option to return to their pen and end the interaction. Offering choice to our animal partners is just one way to make sure human-animal interactions are mutually beneficial. Skyler says, "The children know to stay calm and gentle when interacting with the guinea pigs, or they won't stay. It's an experiential way for them to learn boundaries and respect."
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Green Chimneys' emphasis on family-centered care means that support extends beyond students to family members. Some of these resources include monthly trainings led by clinicians or opportunities for parents to connect with each other. "We’re not isolated. We are not the only ones going through what we are going through. It makes you feel better knowing that other parents have similar experiences," says one parent. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eemyK8Q2
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Keep up with Green Chimneys and check out the July eNews at: https://conta.cc/3Wi37GU
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Congratulations to Green Chimneys staff member Jacob Matthews, a 2024 Jim Purcell Excellence Award recipient! Jacob has been part of Green Chimneys’ Residential Life team since 2018, and was recently honored by The Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies (COFCCA) with this annual award recognizing individuals who demonstrate excellence in their jobs, and a genuine commitment to the children and families they serve. In their written nomination, our Residential Life Administrative Team credited Jacob’s natural gift for working with people – from youth to family to colleagues – and his ability to form relationships built on a foundation of respect and genuineness. The youth at Green Chimneys love working with him and often seek him out, even those he doesn’t work with directly. Family members frequently comment on his positive impact and strong relationship with their child, and coworkers often seek his opinion, support, and guidance when faced with professional challenges. We appreciate and admire Jacob’s hard work and dedication, and are proud to have him as a member of the Green Chimneys community.
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Calling all former students, former staff, and former volunteers: You are invited to attend Green Chimneys Alumni Day on Sunday, July 21! You can reconnect with old friends and visit the farm. Alumni Day is free, but registration is required by July 8! RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/ghRk4cGN
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To cap off a week of celebrations and new chapters, Nature’s Nursery Preschool held their graduation. Each class of little learners sang a song for their parents and received their certificate with big smiles. Plus, every child took home a sunflower seedling they’d planted in the spring as a reminder to keep on growing.
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