Housing First

Develops and maintains apartment buildings specifically for low-income individuals with disabilities, providing long-term residential support through property management and development activities.

Operates housing units designated for low-income elderly residents, offering affordable and stable living accommodations.

Provides grant subsidies to mitigate health, safety, and environmental hazards in owner-occupied single-family homes, improving living conditions and long-term housing sustainability.

Acquires and rehabs vacant single-family homes in Rochester, NY for resale to qualified buyers, contributing to neighborhood stabilization and affordable homeownership opportunities.

Delivers housing rehabilitation services to owner-occupants of single-family homes by blending federal, state, and private funding sources, addressing structural deficiencies and improving habitability.

Offers income-qualified first-time homebuyers grant subsidies of up to $35,000 for down payment, closing costs, and property rehabilitation, including up to $5,000 for closing costs and up to $30,000 for rehabilitation, with a one-year warranty on contracted work.

Offers information and support resources to homeowners, including guidance on maintenance, financing, and rehabilitation options.

Offers one-on-one real estate counseling including financial literacy training, credit and savings building, buying power assessment, property maintenance checklists, repair budgeting, and assistance with grant applications through a referral network.

Rehabilitates and sells single-family homes in Rochester, NY and provides buyers with a $6,000 closing cost grant to support affordable homeownership.

Operates low-income housing programs in Queens and surrounding areas for individuals with mental and developmental disabilities, combining residential support with clinical services and case management.

Offers monthly rental of private artist studios at the Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory to support local artists.

Invested $212 million into local housing and community projects, contributing to the development and preservation of affordable housing units and community infrastructure.

Operates a culinary business incubator with shared-use commercial kitchen spaces for food entrepreneurs in the Hudson Valley. Maintains two Open Kitchen locations at the Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory and the River Valley Arts Center.

Develops, rehabilitates, and manages affordable rental and ownership housing, including new construction and renovations of existing properties. Offers specialized units for veterans, seniors, young adults, and individuals with mental illness or addiction. Developed or preserved 1,293 affordable rental units and 52 ownership units.

Provides emergency and transitional housing for families and youth experiencing homelessness or family conflict, including 24/7 availability for housing requests, crisis intervention, and care management support. Serves youth under age 18 and young adults up to age 25 through dedicated programs and drop-in centers.

Provides up to $50,000 in funding through the AHC Flood Assistance Program for urgent home repairs due to 2023 flood damage.

Offers financial health classes, credit and budget counseling, and a 5-session homebuyer education course. Provides pre-purchase counseling and a Financial Fitness program to help residents improve credit, reduce debt, and increase savings.

Co-administers The Debt Reducers Club, providing a $500 match for participants who save $25 per month for ten months, with funds used to pay down harmful debt.