Mid-Hudson Kerala Association is the focal point of Dutchess, Putnam, Ulster and Orange County malayalees. The association was established in 1999 under the name NUMA (New York Upsate Mathrubhumi Association).During 2002, association name was changed to Mid-Hudson Kerala Association,Inc as a non-profit cultural association. There are more than 150 malayalee families in this area participating in this association.

The objective of the Association is to bring all malayalees under one banner to better serve each other as well as the entire community to promote cultural values of Gods' own country to our younger generations. Over the years the number of malayalees in the area has grown and MHKA has developed as a result. We always welcome new members and look to expand our programs to affect as many as we can in a positive way.