Community Awareness Network For A Drug-Free Life And Environment (CANDLE) is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1982. Its central mission is to prevent substance abuse and violence among youth in the local community. CANDLE offers young children, teenagers and parents educational programs that encourage, support and promote healthier lifestyles and opportunities.
William E. De Bevoise Jr. American Legion Post 1682 is the American Legion Post serving New Castle, part of Rockland County's Chapter 333. Members meet at 7:30pm on the third Thursday of each month at the post, which is just off Route 304 in New City, opposite Clarkstown Town Hall and the Clarkstown Police & Courts building. Veterans and visitors alike are welcome.
The post sponsors the annual Memorial Day Parade in New City and has a scholarship program for relatives of post members. Additionally, the post sponsors local high school students for the annual "Boys State" summer program, which provides teens with learning experience that focuses on how the American Constitutional form of government operates.
For information about the New City post or to join the post, call 845-634-9898 and ask for the Membership Chairman or the Post Commander. For information about renting the post facilities for a party, call 845-634-3272.
ARC of Rockland is based at 25 Hemlock Dr., Congers. Karyl Caplan is executive director, 845-267-250, ext. 3275.
Founded more than 50 years ago by a group of caring parents, ARC now serves more than 1,000 individuals with developmental disabilities from birth through the senior years. With a professional staff of 600 plus, ARC continues to provide services and supports with the compassion and dedication upon which it was built. ARC recognizes the value of every individual we serve and understands that each person is a member of a unique family unit. An active volunteer board of directors and a volunteer foundation board are vital aspects of the agency.
Rockland Independent Living Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities. It operates an independent living center and provides personal care, transportation and vocational skills training services.