This spring, Hudson River Housing launched Heroes Making Heroes, a new social enterprise food business operating out of the Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory. The Heroes Making Heroes team prepares a menu of affordable hero-style sandwiches at our Poughkeepsie Open Kitchen, which are sold at farmers markets and local events and through catering services. We offer a […]
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Emergency Rent Relief Information for Landlords
Rent Relief for Tenants Means Income for You! The pandemic has caused significant financial hardship for many households, and many are struggling to pay their rent, with some falling months behind on payment. That means you as a local landlord may also be losing income. Emergency Rent Relief for tenants who have been impacted by […]
New Tax Breaks for Charitable Donations in 2020
The $2 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package signed into law recently, includes a new tax break that applies to charitable donations circa the 2020 tax year. The initiative gives taxpayers an above-the-line deduction for up to $300 in donations to charitable institutions. For example, if you choose the standard deduction and give $300 to HRH, you […]
A New Phase: COVID-19 Updates from Executive Director Christa Hines
So much has changed in the past several months, but our commitment to serving our community is as strong as ever. We are glad to provide this interview with our Executive Director, Christa Hines, on our continued response to COVID-19 and other key concerns of our community. Published on July 6th, 2020 ————— What has […]
Gentrification & Displacement: A Zero-Tolerance Approach
As Poughkeepsie and Dutchess County face the forces of gentrification, we must uphold the needs of local residents, people of color, and people with lower incomes, who will be negatively impacted by gentrification. To accomplish equitable economic development in our area, we need local government policies that ensure there are widely available affordable housing opportunities […]
Standing in Solidarity and Dismantling Long Standing Racial Disparities
We are using our voice to stand in solidarity with our community, acknowledging long standing racial disparities, COVID-19’s inequitable and devastating impacts, and the need for communities to come together, build trust and relationships, and to make change. The racist instances of violence and injustice that are happening across the country against Black, Indigenous, and […]
Hudson River Housing Moves Residents into New Affordable Housing Development in Poughkeepsie
78 New Homes at Fallkill Commons on Rose Offer Safety and Support During Global Pandemic April 30, 2020 – On April 22nd, Hudson River Housing began to move the first of 78 individuals into its newest affordable housing development, FallKill Commons on Rose. With a comprehensive plan in hand to ensure social distancing and resident […]
What the Pandemic Means for Those That Are Experiencing Homelessness and Housing Insecurity
What the Pandemic Means for Those That Are Experiencing Homelessness and Housing Insecurity The COVID-19 crisis is shining a light on how critical safe and stable housing is – and how many people don’t have access to it. In our current system, not everyone is guaranteed a place to live. Too many survive in shelters, […]
COVID-19 Update 03/24/2020
Updated 03/24/2020 HRH Friends and Supporters, I hope you are all staying well. I want to provide a few new updates on our operations. We successfully relocated the Webster House emergency shelter operations on Friday evening to the Dutchess County pods on North Hamilton Street in Poughkeepsie. This move allows for greater social distancing in […]
COVID-19 Update 03/16/2020
Updated 03/16/2020 Dear friends and supporters, Given the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19, we want to provide you with some new updates. We are continuously working to assist our homeless guests and our tenant community. Those who are struggling with housing insecurity are among those who are most susceptible at this time. Regular hand washing, access […]