named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Housing Rehabilitation Programs
Operates rehabilitation programs for single, multiple, and mixed-use dwellings to support safe and sanitary housing for low- to moderate-income households.
Manufactured Home Replacement Initiative
Program funded by a New York State grant to replace aging manufactured homes for low- to moderate-income residents in target counties.
Near Westside Home Improvement Program
Provides partial cost reimbursement for rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes in the City of Elmira, funded by New York State Affordable Housing Corporation and HOME Program.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Home Repair Assistance for Low-Income Households 2 activities
- Home repair financial assistance programsProvides financial assistance for essential home repairs—including weatherization, accessibility modifications, septic and well systems, chimneys, and major system upgrades—through deferred loans and state-funded programs like the NYS AHC program for income-eligible homeowners in Chemung, Steuben, and Schuyler Counties.
- Housing rehabilitation for single, multiple, and mixed-use dwellingsOperates housing rehabilitation programs for single, multiple, and mixed-use dwellings in Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties, including critical repairs to roofs, windows, doors, furnaces, plumbing, electrical systems, and structural components to address health and safety hazards.
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Advocacy for housing and economic development fundingAdvocates at the state level for increased funding and policy support for housing and economic development initiatives, including direct engagement at the New York State capitol.
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Business Improvement District Management 1 activity
- Business rehabilitation and development programsOperates business rehabilitation and development programs in Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties, including facade improvements, mixed-use building rehabilitation, and streetscape enhancements through the New York Main Street Program.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Management of subsidized rental housingOwns and manages affordable rental housing properties, including Woodside Manor I (24 units) and Woodside Manor II (18 units) in Greene, NY, and a 9-unit apartment building at 213 Liberty St. in Bath, NY, serving low- to moderate-income individuals and families.
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Affordable Home Construction & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Mobile home replacement initiativeAdministers a mobile home replacement program that replaces dilapidated manufactured homes with new, energy-efficient units for low-income families; has replaced over 20 units since 2010 using state and federal funding, including the NYS Manufactured Home Replacement Initiative and a $1.5 million state grant.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.08M
Contributions & grants$822K76%
Program service revenue$258K24%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$960
expenses
Total expenses$1.04M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$281K
Grants paid out$540K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$903K
Cash$353K
Investments$0
Liabilities$350K
Net assets$553K
Liquid reserves4.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +93.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE CHEVALIER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $105K |
board members · 5
- AMY KEHR — VICE CHAIR
- CATHY WEIL — CHAIRPERSON
- HELENE FAUSOLD — SECRETARY
- JOE PAVLIK — TREASURER
- MARK FIFE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 39
Who they work with
- 2-1-1 HELPLINE Partner — Resource referral service managing a database of health and human service providers in a five-county area
- AIM Independent Living Center Partner — Nonprofit organization supporting individuals with disabilities to lead independent lives
- Arbor Housing & Development Partner — Community housing assistance partner serving under-served populations in the Southern Tier of New York
- Chemung County Department of Aging & Long-Term Care Partner — Local Office for the Aging serving Chemung County residents
- Chemung County Habitat for Humanity Partner — Local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity providing homebuilding services in Chemung County
- City of Elmira Department of Community Development Partner — Partner administering federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Grant programs in Elmira
- Community-based nonprofit organizations Partner — Works with the NYS HOME Program to deliver home rehabilitation services.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Organization bringing research-based solutions to help New York State families and communities thrive
- Doug's Garage Partner — Supported by Doug's Garage, as indicated by logo display on website.
- Economic Opportunity Program, Inc. Partner — Organization serving Chemung and Schuyler Counties with mission to support economic productivity and dignity for community members
- Elmira Heights Urban Renewal Agency Partner — Partner organization collaborating on downtown revitalization and funding initiatives.
- Elmira Heights Urban Renewal Agency (EHURA) Partner — Agency promoting growth and development in Elmira Heights through land redevelopment and rehabilitation programs
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to engage with the community and promote events.
- Federal Home Loan Bank Funder — Federal institution providing funding for CPI initiatives
- HOME Investment Partnership Program Government — Source of federal funds used in the NYS HOME Program for home rehabilitation.
- Housing Trust Fund Corporation Funder — Organization providing funding for CPI housing initiatives
- LinkedIn Partner — Uses LinkedIn for organizational outreach and professional networking.
- Local municipalities Partner — Partners with the NYS HOME Program to carry out home rehabilitation projects.
- Local organizations Partner — Partnership with local organizations to support housing and business rehabilitation programs.
- NYS Government — State government subsidizing CPI-managed apartment units
- NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Government — Provides funding for home repair assistance through the AHC program.
- NYS Rural Advocates Network — Executive Director Julie Chevalier elected to co-chair the board
- National organizations Partner — Partnership with national organizations to support housing and business rehabilitation programs.
- Near Westside Neighborhood Association Partner — Partner organization providing home improvement assistance in the City of Elmira, funded by New York State programs
- New York Main Street Program Partner — Program through which CPI provides municipal assistance for facade and streetscape improvements
- New York State Government — Primary grant funder for the Manufactured Home Replacement Initiative
- New York State Affordable Housing Corporation Funder — State corporation providing funding for CPI housing programs
- New York State Homes & Community Renewal Funder — State agency providing funding for CPI programs
- New York State RESTORE Program Funder — State program providing funding for CPI rehabilitation efforts
- Private developers Partner — Collaborates with the NYS HOME Program on owner-occupied rehabilitation projects.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Partnered Development Modelmethodology: partnership_collaborationBy partnering with local, regional, and national organizations—including homeowners, businesses, and contractors—the organization expands its impact and ensures locally responsive implementation because collaborative relationships increase resource leverage and community ownership of projects.
- Housing Quality and Stability through Targeted Rehabilitationmethodology: housing_quality_replacementBy focusing on critical health and safety repairs and replacing substandard housing units, the organization improves long-term housing stability for low-income families because addressing urgent structural and safety needs prevents displacement and reduces utility burdens.
- Policy Advocacy for Housing and Economic Development Fundingmethodology: policy-advocacyBy advocating at the state level for public funding, the organization secures resources for housing and economic development initiatives because influencing policy decisions enables systemic investment in underserved communities.