As the initial weeks of COVID-19 have turned into months, and an increasingly uncertain future, we remain committed to meeting the immediate needs of households facing housing insecurity, and developing strategies to ensure long-term housing affordability across our region.
Our staff continues to work on the front lines providing essential services including emergency housing, food distribution, and care management, and all our sites and services are fully operational.
Hudson River Housing is accepting applications on a rolling basis and has additional resources available to assist households in need of rent relief. If you have been impacted by COVID-19 and are at risk of losing your housing and are in need of assistance paying your rent and utility bills, you may be eligible to receive funding. This funding is available to City of Poughkeepsie residents, and those who don’t qualify for government assistance. Applications will be processed as first come first serve.
APPLY FOR HUDSON RIVER HOUSING’S RENTAL RELIEF EVICTION PREVENTION PROGRAM
Questions about assistance should be directed to our Emergency Rental Relief Eviction Prevention Program at (845) 337-4407. If you are in need of resources for needs other than housing, please contact the United Way’s confidential helpline 2-1-1.
COVID-19 and its related economic crisis have caused many individuals to experience financial hardship and are now un- or underemployed, leading to missed rent and other housing – related expenses thus making it more challenging for landlords of affordable rental housing to adequately maintain their properties.
In response, Hudson River Housing has been provided funding by Enterprise Community Partners NYS Landlord Ambassador Program to provide financial support and repair grants to small landlords in Dutchess County. Small landlords are defined as property owners of nine or fewer rental units that may be scattered site homes, whether vacant or/or occupied with rents affordable to residents at or below 80% of area median income. Legacy BIPOC owners will be given greater flexibility and may own up to 20 units and remain eligible to qualify for the program. If a small landlord is not a legacy BIPOC owner, they must own no more than 9 units to qualify. Landlords are eligible for up to $15,000 in assistance per unit, any request in excess of $15,000 per unit is considered an exception and will require Enterprise’s review and approval.
Did you know we offer free credit reports and budget analysis at our Housing Resource Center? Gain control over your finances and your future.
Call 845-337-4407 to get started today, or email tcalcutti@hudsonriverhousing.org for more information.
If you would like to support households in need of financial assistance due to COVID-19, you can make a contribution to Hudson River Housing’s Emergency Response Fund here.
To date, we have distributed approximately $100,000 to Dutchess County residents to help them sustain their housing amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Has your housing been impacted by COVID-19? Share your experiences to help strengthen advocacy for more safe, stable, affordable housing. What you share will be used anonymously to help shape housing policy and craft relief packages that meet the needs of those most directly impacted by COVID-19 in our community. Help us amplify your stories, voices, and concerns. Please take a moment to share your housing experiences.
No matter if you are an individual, a family with children, or an owner of a small business, there are resources and opportunities available to aid you in this difficult time. Please view our evolving resource lists below.
Dutchess Responds (connection to other resources, Dutchess Responds emergency services)
Map of Dutchess County Emergency Resources: https://arcg.is/Oy84m
Dutchess Outreach (meals, food pantry, emergency assistance with rent and utilities): 845-454-3792
Cathlic Charities (food pantry, emergency assistance with rent and utilities): 845-452-1400
Community Action of Poughkeepsie (Food Pantry, free tax preparation services) 77 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie 845 452-5104 Hours of operation: call to make an appointment Monday through Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (closed 12- 1 pm) Eligibility: Must bring proof of address and I.D. for self and dependents
Neighborworks Homeownership Center Financial Counseling Services / Foreclosure Prevention – See contact below under “Housing Resources”
There may be other pantries closer to you – see more Dutchess County Food Pantries here: ww.dutchessny.gov/Departments/DBCH/Docs/Food-Pantries-or-Meals-Resources.pdf
Unemployment insurance – 888-209-8124, https://labor.ny.gov/unemploymentassistance.shtm
Altice Advantage COVID-19 Offer for families with K-12 children and college students at home
Altice Advantage Ongoing Offer & Offer for households with no school age kids
Spectrum COVID-19 Offer for families with K-12 children and college students at home
Spectrum Internet Assist Ongoing Offer
The Lifeline Assistance Program through Assurance Wireless / “The Obama Phone”
PC’s for People
24/7 Crisis Services Call or text 845-485-9700 or call 877-485-9700. Walk-ins available at the Stabilization Center at 230 North Road, Poughkeepsie NY. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, you can get support here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
New York State COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline 8AM – 10PM 7 days a week, 1-844-863-9314
Down Dog – Customizable yoga app, free until May 1st and free for students and teachers (K-12 and college) and healthcare professionals until July 1 (downdogapp.com/schools and downdogapp.com/healthcare). They also have apps “Barre” and “HIIT” for different forms of exercising.
Balance – Customizable meditation app
Chakra Meditation Balancing – App containing meditation soundtracks and information about the body and spirituality
Sanity & Self – Stress relief and meditation app, specifically for women
Water Reminder – App for helping to track your hydration levels
MyFitnessPal – App for tracking/planning nutritional intake and workouts
