On June 29th New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Troy Rehabilitation and Improvement Program and local officials broke ground for an $18 million affordable and supportive housing development. Hillside Views Neighborhood Revitalization will consist of 51 apartments in several locations for individuals and families with 26 households to receive supportive services through Unity House.Continue reading “Hillside Views Groundbreaking”
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Lansingburgh Strong
Announcing the Lansingburgh Strong Reimagine and Revitalize Grant Program, a new neighborhood investment initiative–the success of which will be driven by individuals committed to working together as neighbors and partners! From our CEO/President Christine Nealon: “The initiative, which we’re calling Lansingburgh Strong Reimagine and Revitalize Grant Program, has a financial incentive — up to $1,000Continue reading “Lansingburgh Strong”
TRIP’s Mini-Repair Program Helps over 250 People Each Year
Martha B. has lived in her Rensselaer County home for over 10 years and was thrilled to learn about our Mini-Repair Program. Since 1998, we have provided an average of 250 people a year with labor to address a variety of in-home repairs including minor electrical and plumbing work, minor plastering, and installing weather strippingContinue reading “TRIP’s Mini-Repair Program Helps over 250 People Each Year”
TRIP Program Helps First-Time Homebuyers Achieve House Dreams
Leigh Hornbeck of the Albany Times Union details the many ways that TRIP helps aspiring homeowners: Kathy Wells lived in her house for 19 years. She raised three children there and did all the upkeep. The house, in North Troy, used to belong to her aunt and now belongs to her cousin; Wells pays rent.Continue reading “TRIP Program Helps First-Time Homebuyers Achieve House Dreams”
SpendSmart: Learning to Budget, Save, Navigate Credit and More
When Emily P. graduated from college, she found herself in a position that a lot of others do: about to move into an apartment of her own for the first time, she realized that she had a lot of questions about budgeting. “I’ve never had to worry about rent, groceries, or having a credit cardContinue reading “SpendSmart: Learning to Budget, Save, Navigate Credit and More”