Camphill ghent's mission is to create an inclusive and caring residential community offering independent and assisted living for elders, including those with developmental disabilities, and which is also integrated with the local community. camphill ghent's goal is to provide a quality of life and care that addresses the physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being and needs of elders. this includes creating an environment in which the journey towards dying can be experienced as both a natural and a sacred transformation.

To promote common goals and maintain the integrity of the camphill movement in north america.

The crandell theatre screens films year-round for the general public and provides curated film series, community film showings, and film making programs for area high-school students. it owns, maintains, and operates the historic movie house in chatham, ny, listed in 2017 on the national and state registers of historic places.

The organization provides performing arts to the public.

The organization runs a community center program and sporting programs at crellin park for the benefit of local youth.