|  | | FOUNDATIONS | RUPCO'S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | DECEMBER 2022 | |  | RUPCO AWARDED $500,000 GRANT TO REVITALIZE THE CITY OF KINGSTON BROADWAY CORRIDOR In conjunction with the City of Kingston, RUPCO has become the recipient of a $500,000 New York Main Street Grant (NYMS) state grant from NYS Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) to revitalize businesses and housing along the Broadway business corridor of the City of Kingston. A community presentation will be conducted and applications will be made available in early 2023. |
| | | | | FAITH MOORE IS OFF TO HARVARD! Faith Moore, RUPCO's Vice President of Operations & Strategy and RDAC’s Executive Director, was recently admitted to Neighborworks America's prestigious Acheiving Excellence Program. This prestigious program is offered offered in collaboration with Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. Congratulations, Faith! We are so proud to have you on our team. |
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| | JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY IN KINGSTON RUPCO's Lace Mill in Kingston has an opportunity to join the waitlist for an affordable studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments! Amenities include laundry on-site, energy efficient unit and building, and will accept one pet per household. |
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| | FORGE PROJECT HOSTS GENTRIFICATION DISCUSSION AT THE KIRKLAND Earlier this month, RUPCO hosted the second installment of Forge Project NY's Gentrification is Colonialism series. “Housing & Colonizing Architecture” focused on the ways in which architecture itself, including but not limited to public or government housing, is a tool of the colonial project in the United States and Canada. |
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| | #JOGGER JOHN We want to remember long time Woodstock Common resident and local legend, John Synan, known to everybody as Jogger John, who recently passed away. John was the subject of the film "First Name: Jogger, Last Name: John" that premiered at the Woodstock Film Festival in 2013.
Rest in Peace, John. You infected everyone with your exuberance & wonderful spirit and will be missed. |
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| | | | FORECLOSURE PREVENTION ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE RUPCO and RDAC take Foreclosure Prevention seriously! Our certified counselors can assess your specific situation and help suggest options that are available to you. |
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| | | THANKSGIVING GIVING WITH PEOPLES PLACE ULSTER COUNTY We enjoyed partnering with The People's Place 'Talking Turkey' program, which fed 66 Thanksgiving meals to our Landmark Place residents. Thank you to all of the staff and volunteers who delivered dinner with all the trimmings, in the cold with the biggest and kindest smiles. |
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|  | WALK IN HOURS NOW AVAILABLE RUPCO's Administrative Offices at The Stuyvesant Building, 289 Fair Street are now open for walk-in's and by appointment! Looking for help or to schedule an appointment? Stop by during walk-in hours on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursdays or give us a call to setup an appointment today ☎️ (845) 331-2140 |
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 | WE'RE HIRING! Please help spread the word! We're looking for the right candidates to join our team! We are currently hiring for the following open positions including: - Housing Case Manager
- Live-in Property Superintendent – Prattsville
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| | THE GREENE COUNTY SECTION 8 WAITLIST IS OPEN AND HAS NEW INCOME LIMITS Looking for rental assistance in Greene County? You might qualify for the Section 8 Greene County program. The waitlist is currently open and accepting applicants. Applications must be submitted: By mail or hand-delivery to RUPCO, 175 Water Street, Catskill, NY 12414. |
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| | | HOMEBUYER FUNDING AVAILABLE IN ULSTER, ORANGE AND SULLIVAN COUNTIES RUPCO has funding available to assist low-income first-time homebuyers in purchasing a home in Ulster, Orange and Sullivan Counties! There are several different grants that can assist with down payment and closing costs and renovations. A RUPCO counselor will assist homebuyer in navigating homebuying process. Some exclusions apply. Questions? Give us a call (845) 331-9860. |
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| HAPPY HOLIDAYS! As we wrap up 2022, we wanted to thank you for your support that has allowed us to create homes, support people, and improve communities for over 40 years! Please note that our administrative offices will be closed starting on Monday, December 26 and will open on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. |
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| | | LET'S BUILD SAFE, SECURE AND PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES TOGETHER. Join us in making real change in 2023 by investing in our community’s future. Your support allows us to continue to provide safe, affordable, and quality housing. Making home a reality for even one person changes he course of many lives. Imagine what we can do together to impact more lives in the future. If you are interested in joining as Corporate Sponsor or HomeOwnership Sponsor, we'd love to have you as part of the RUPCO sponsorship family. |
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289 Fair Street
Kingston, New York 12401 |
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