News Archives - Habitat for Humanity of New York State

Habitat for Humanity of New York State Applauds Governor Kathy Hochul for Championing Affordable and Accessible Housing for Hardworking New Yorkers

January 9, 2025

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

9 January

Habitat NYS Announces New CEO

October 15, 2024

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

15 October

2024 Capitol Build Day

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

25 May

Capitol Build Day 2022: Framing a Habitat Home with Our Lawmakers

April 10, 2022

Together, through the collective effort of over 200 volunteers from across the state, we framed a two-story Habitat home in a single day on Capitol grounds! THANK YOU! The sun came out for our team of volunteers from Habitat affiliates, sponsoring partners, and our representatives and staff members in the New York State government. We

10 April

Habitat International Supporting Ukrainian Refugees

March 5, 2022

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

5 March

NYS Affiliates Ramp Up Advocacy Efforts

February 21, 2022

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

21 February

Habitat Representatives Meet with a NYS Lawmaker

Advocacy Day 2020

January 30, 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

30 January

New Habitat homeowners smiling on the porch of their home

HUD Regional Administrator Visits Habitat for Humanity of Schenectady County

June 27, 2019

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

27 June