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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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
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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
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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
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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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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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