DRC

06/23/2026

06/21/2026

👔💙 Happy Father’s Day to all fathers and father figures! Today we celebrate the dads, grandfathers, mentors, and caregivers who support, guide, and strengthen their families every day. Thank you for the positive impact you make in the lives of those around you.

At the Dispute Resolution Center, we believe that healthy communication can help families navigate challenges and build stronger relationships. Wishing all fathers and father figures a day filled with appreciation, joy, and connection. 👨‍👧‍👦✨

06/19/2026

🖤❤️💚 Happy Juneteenth! 🎉
Today we celebrate freedom, history, and the strength of the Black community.

At the Dispute Resolution Center serving Orange, Putnam, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties, we believe that listening, understanding, and respectful communication help build stronger communities. 🤝 Wishing everyone a meaningful and joyful Juneteenth! 🖤❤️💚

06/15/2026

💜 June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 💜

Every older adult deserves to live with dignity, safety, and respect. Unfortunately, millions of seniors experience abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or isolation each year—often at the hands of those they know and trust.

At the Dispute Resolution Center, we believe that respectful dialogue and mediation can play an important role in resolving family conflicts, addressing caregiving concerns, and helping families navigate difficult decisions with compassion and understanding.

By raising awareness, supporting vulnerable seniors, and encouraging open communication, we can help protect the well-being and rights of older adults in our communities.

Together, we can create safer, more supportive communities for our elders. 💜

06/09/2026

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06/05/2026

DRC Mediator and Youth Educator Faith Supple received the Outstanding Youth Worker Award from the Orange County Youth Bureau in a ceremony attended by other awardees, their friends and families, community partners, and elected officials.

Faith was joined by her loving husband Glen, her longtime friend Karen, and DRC Executive Director Miriam Frankl.

This award recognizes Faith's work in our local schools, where she trains students to become peer mediators, and supports school administrations in setting up and running their peer mediation programs. Peer mediation programs are designed to help students with conflict resolution. Instead of every disagreement going straight to a teacher or principal, student mediators help classmates sit down, talk about the problem, listen to each other, and find a solution they can both agree on.

Faith also works with DRC to find spaces where she can reach the youth in the community outside of school to provide worthwhile life lessons in the areas of conflict resolution and communication skills.

In addition to a Certificate of Recognition from Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, Faith also received certificates from Senator Robert Rolison, Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson, and Congressman Pay Ryan.

DRC is immensely proud of Faith, and of all our volunteer mediators, for putting in the work and effort to advance the ideals of more peaceful communities.

To learn more about what DRC does in your local community, visit our website https://www.drcservices.org/

05/19/2026

With heartfelt admiration for his many years of faithful and selfless service, Bishop James A. Rollins, Sr. was honored with a commemorative plaque recognizing his outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to DRC’s mission to help our community.

Bishop James A. Rollins, Sr. is a respected spiritual leader, entrepreneur, and community advocate who serves as Founder and Senior Pastor of The Tabernacle Church in Middletown, while also holding leadership roles in a number of nonprofit organizations.

He was presented by newly elected Board President Juan Carlos Salcedo, the plaque symbolizes the gratitude and appreciation of the board, staff, and community for Bishop Rollins’ enduring impact since joining the board in 2008. His service as both Board President and Vice President has helped shape and grow countless generations of leaders and community members.

Bishop James A. Rollins, Sr. continues to serve on the Board of Directors for DRC, carrying forward his long standing dedication to our community.

05/05/2026

DRC is happy to be a part of the Mid-Hudson Regional Council for the Hate and Bias Prevention Unit.

Introducing No Hate NYS, a statewide campaign to prevent hate and bias, strengthen community resilience, and offer resources to those who have experienced or witnessed hate or bias incidents.

Learn more: https://dhr.ny.gov/news/division-human-rights-announces-comprehensive-no-hate-nys-campaign-combat-bias-and-foster