The Albany District (NY) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, Albany Medical Center and the Beta Psi Foundation presents the annual Black Families Wellness Expo

March 16, 2024

Location: Giffen Memorial Elementary School, 274 S. Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12202

Event Time: 12:00pm -3:00pm

In collaboration with CDPHP Healthy Neighborhood

Free Fun. Free Food. Free Info.

Habitat will be there with information on buying your first home, upcoming volunteer opportunities and more.

Giveaways and fun activities for all ages!

Bring your family and friends!
- Health screenings (ages 18+)
- Dental health resources
- 40+ additional agencies/organizations with resources
- Live music
- Free food*
- Giveaways*
- Inflatable activities
- Games for children
*While supplies last

For more information, please email newjerusalemlive@gmail.com

Our new Habitat ReStore location is now open and we are ready to celebrate. Come join us on June 24th with exclusive deals all day and ceremony at 10 am.

Our Hours: Wednesday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm and Saturday 10 am -4 pm.

Location: 71 Fuller Rd, Albany NY 12205 

Looking to donate to the ReStore? Check out our donation guidelines.

An online information session will be held Saturday, June 17, at 11:30am to about 12:30pm via Zoom.

We’ll discuss:

Program requirements

• The application process

• How to prepare

Attendees have the opportunity to participate in application coaching.

Registering or attending an information session will have no impact on how an application is reviewed.

Let us know you plan to be at the celebration by RSVPing below!

An online information session will be held Friday, May 26, at 11:30am to about 12:30pm via Zoom.

We’ll discuss:

• Program requirements

• The application process

• How to prepare

Registering or attending an information session will have no impact on how an application is reviewed.

An online information session for this application will be held Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 5:30 pm via Zoom.

We’ll discuss:

• Program requirements

• How to apply

• How to prepare for an application cycle

Registering or attending an information session will have no impact on how an application is reviewed.

Join us at this annual, free event where you can explore everything you need to know about buying a home. Obtain a free credit report (bring your photo ID), talk one-on-one with lenders, realtors, home inspectors, non-profits (like Habitat!), attorneys and more. Meet with a certified housing advisor to find out what you can afford and how to build your credit. There will be on-site pre-qualifications for financing, and seminars for homebuyers. Also, learn about home energy efficiency and repair programs.

This event is sponsored by Affordable Housing Partnership. No registration required.

For more information, visit the AHP Homeownership Center.

Celebrate Earth Week!

Join the Sheridan Hollow Neighborhood Association to spruce up the neighborhood on Monday, April 17, 2023 at 4:30pm. Meet at Orange Street & Dove Street. Wear sturdy shoes. If you’ve got work gloves, please wear them.

Questions? Call 518-434-1730 x405 or email Louise at LMcneilly@AHPhome.org.

What exactly is affordable housing? 

What is the availability of affordable housing? 

What are the barriers for creating more affordable housing? 

What is the gap between building affordable housing and having a flourishing community? 

How can we all partner and collaborate to be a part of the solutions? 

Join us at our next Serve Albany Brunch as we discuss these important topics. 

• Current Panelists: 

• Jeff Mirel: Principal, The Rosenblum Companies and The Albany Barn 

• Adam Zaranko: Executive Director, Albany Land Bank Corporation

• Christine Schudde: Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Capital District 

• Susan Cotner: Executive Director, Affordable Housing Partnership/ Albany Community Land Trust

• Moderated by: Georgette Steffens, Executive Director, Downtown Albany BID 

An online information session for this application will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 5:30 pm via Zoom.

We’ll discuss:

• Habitat’s homeownership program

• The upcoming application cycle for 6 community land trust homes on Manning Blvd in Albany and how to prepare

• The Albany Community Land Trust

Registering or attending an information session will have no impact on how an application is reviewed.

For Albany Housing residents, you may reach out to the resource center on Green St with any questions!

Registering or attending an information session will have no impact on how an application is reviewed. View the recording from our August 9, 2022 information session above.