Advocacy Archives - Habitat for Humanity of New York State

2023 Habitat NYS Advocacy Day

We’re sincerely grateful to all of the Habitat affiliates that joined us in Albany to advocate for fair property taxation and funding for affordable homeownership programs in NY. In total, our advocacy teams held meetings with over 35 legislative offices! Participating affiliates: Columbia County Habitat Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity Buffalo Habitat

New Property Tax Study Published

Habitat International Supporting Ukrainian Refugees

From Habitat for Humanity International: BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (March 4, 2022) — Habitat for Humanity this week began distributing hotel vouchers to families fleeing the violence in Ukraine as the humanitarian housing organization ramps up its efforts to reduce the vulnerability of refugees and meet their shelter needs in Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia. The vouchers, secured through

NYS Affiliates Ramp Up Advocacy Efforts

Over the last several weeks, Habitat NYS advocacy efforts have been a central focus for many affiliates across the state. We would first like to thank the Habitat advocates that joined us for our NYS Advocacy Week as well as those that represented New York State at Habitat on the Hill. Both events were held

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

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

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

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,