Access to safe, stable, and affordable housing is a fundamental need – yet for too many New Yorkers, homeownership remains out of reach. With 1 in 5 households spending half or more of their income on housing and wages falling far short of what’s needed to afford a modest home, the housing crisis is deepening.
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On January 9, Governor Hochul announced several proposals to make homeownership more affordable and accessible. Read the release here: www.governor.ny.gov/news/affording-american-dream-governor-hochul-proposes-new-initiatives-make-homeownership-more Habitat for Humanity of New York State Applauds Governor Kathy Hochul for Championing Affordable and Accessible Housing for Hardworking New Yorkers Habitat for Humanity of New York State (HFH-NYS) celebrates Governor Kathy Hochul’s leadership and
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Our 2023-2024 Annual Report is now available! CLICK HERE to read more about our impact across the state.
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Habitat for Humanity of New York State is excited to announce the appointment of Michael Barrett as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 15, 2024. Barrett will succeed Mary Robinson, who led the organization for seven years. Barrett brings a wealth of experience from his extensive career in nonprofit leadership, public service, and policy
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We had an incredible time at Capitol Build Day! Over 300 volunteers participated to help build the frame of a house that will become the home of a hardworking New York family in Niverville, NY. A gigantic THANK YOU to all of the volunteers, sponsors, legislators, supporters, and Habitat affiliates that came together to
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Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Columbia / Dutchess Counties) and New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced $3 million dollars in funding to support the construction of affordable housing in Columbia and Dutchess Counties. $1,500,000 in funding was allocated to Columbia County Habitat for Humanity to create more affordable homes for first-time homeowners and the other
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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
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Our 2021-2022 Annual Report is now available! CLICK HERE to read more about our impact across the state.
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In a time when a safe home is critically important, we’re delighted to see Flower City Habitat for Humanity celebrating the completion of four new Habitat homes. While the pandemic certainly created some unique challenges, safety was always the priority and social distancing guidelines were carefully observed (limited to one staff person on the build
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