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Habitat on the Hill

Habitat on the Hill, Habitat for Humanity International’s annual legislative conference, is an opportunity for Habitat homeowners, staff members, volunteers and supporters from around the country to unite in Washington, D.C., as advocates for safe and affordable housing. We joined several affiliates from across New York State to ensure the voice of New Yorkers was heard

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Advocacy Day 2020

We want to extend our gratitude to the Habitat staff and supporters that joined us in Albany on January 27 and 28 for our 2020 Cost of Home Advocacy Day! Our collective voices were heard at the Capitol thanks to the commitment of these affiliates: HFH New York City HFH of Greater Newburgh Capital District

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HUD Regional Administrator Visits Habitat for Humanity of Schenectady County

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Regional Administrator for New York and New Jersey, Lynne Patton, travelled to Schenectady to celebrate HUD’s Homeownership Month, and highlight Habitat for Humanity of Schenectady County and new homeowners Jackie and Tracey Joseph and their family. “HUD is thrilled to collaborate with Schenectady Habitat to assist in

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Summer Symposium 2019

We held our 2019 Habitat NYS Summer Symposium on Saturday, June 22 in Binghamton, NY. The morning session provided Qualified Loan Officer (QLO) training, while marketing and communications strategies were discussed in the afternoon, along with a new presentation template. While the QLO certification requires specific training requirements for renewal (and cannot be done without

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Rep. Maloney Introduces Bill to Get Dangerous Contaminants Out of Habitat Homes

Jun 14, 2019 – Press Release Maloney Introduces Bill to Get Dangerous Contaminants Like Lead, Asbestos, and Mold Out of Habitat for Humanity Home Restorations  Habitat for Humanity and other organizations expend massive resources abating contaminants when renovating homes NEWBURGH – To assist housing organizations like Habitat for Humanity rehabilitate older homes containing life-threatening contaminants,

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Cost of Home Campaign

In June, Habitat for Humanity will launch “Cost of Home”, a five-year, nationwide advocacy campaign designed to influence policies and systems to increase home affordability for 10 million people.  Habitat New York State has enrolled in the campaign as we see great value in the collective effort to raise public awareness of affordable housing issues

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