About the Philipstown DEI Committee

Our informal group was formed in response to a racist incident at a library event in 2021. Members representing the Garrison Union Free School District, the Haldane PTA EDI Committee, Butterfield Library, and the Desmond-Fish Public Library developed a community-wide survey. The two school districts and the two public libraries have also been joined by the Manitou School, the Philipstown Depot Theater, the Putnam History Museum, Boscobel, and the Cold Spring Chamber of Commerce. Other organizations are welcome to be part of the effort. Please contact philipstowndei@gmail.com

Our Mission Statement

The mission of the Philipstown DEI Committee is to raise awareness and foster learning and sharing opportunities that promote community-wide engagement.  By working together across institutions, we strive to ensure that all Philipstown community members are represented, acknowledged, and valued.