Housing as Foundation

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.

Engaged an external firm, Allyant, to conduct a website accessibility audit aligned with WCAG 2.2 AA standards to improve digital access for users.

Provides discounted access to cultural and recreational events in New York City and distributes AMC movie vouchers to improve affordability and enrich the residential experience for students and interns.

Organizes regular social and community-building events both within residences and across New York City, including monthly free and low-cost activities, and maintains communal spaces such as lounges, kitchens, study rooms, screening rooms, fitness centers, and private backyards to support resident interaction and quality of life.

Provides safe and affordable furnished housing for college students and interns in New York City, operating year-round at locations including 55 John Street (Financial District), St. George Towers (Brooklyn Heights), Hudson Yards, and Midtown West, and offering summer-only housing at Marymount (Midtown East) and 301 First Avenue (East Village), with move-in dates typically from May 30 to August 7 annually.

Offers 24/7 support from Student Life staff, live-in professional staff, and resident advisors; provides 24-hour security desks and surveillance; and delivers move-in assistance and emergency on-call services to ensure resident safety and well-being across housing locations.

Delivered integrated support including childcare, housing, household needs, utility assistance, and transportation assistance to women and children, serving 9 women and 17 children in 2025, 7 women and 13 children in 2024, and 3 women and 5 children in 2023. Services are targeted toward stabilizing vulnerable families.

Offered work experience and employment support services to women, serving 11 individuals in 2024 and 11 in 2023. The slight variation in reported numbers (11 vs. 12) across two 990 filings for 2024 may reflect reporting differences, but the consistent activity is supported by multiple filings.

Provides short-term temporary housing for women working in New York City or participating in school or internship programs. Operates a residence in Midtown West, New York City, in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, with access to public transportation and nearby community amenities.

Offers case management services to pregnant and new mothers, including assistance with medical care, access to community resources, and referrals for food and nutritional support.

Offers facility space and program space to support the operations of community-based and mentoring programs.

Provides transitional housing for young women and their children as they transition from Regina Residence toward greater independence, supporting their progression toward self-sufficiency.