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RUPCO'S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2022

 

OUR NEW WEBSITE IS HERE!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new website! A new design and user friendly layout will help visitors find useful information on our programs, events and resources. We look forward to you discovering the ease of navigation with the new design and hope you will visit and stay a while. Thank you to our friends at Katy Dwyer Design for this beautiful new site. 

 

IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT THE ULSTER COUNTY HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER SECTION 8 WAITLIST


Due to unforeseen delays from COVID and the extension of the waitlist opening, all applicants will now receive a letter post marked by Tuesday, March 1, 2022 regarding their application status. The RUPCO HCV ( Section 8 ) staff have been working hard to enter in all applications received from acceptance period (October 15 - November 30, 2021). We appreciate your patience in this matter.

 

February is Black History Month and our friends at Black History Month Kingston have all the great events happening daily on their new mobile app!

Free, educational, creative, entertaining and inspirational. Download the free BHMK app on the Google Play or App Store to see and attend all the wonderful events all month long.

 

FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER FUNDING AVAILABLE IN ULSTER COUNTY

RUPCO has funding available to assist low-income first-time homebuyers in purchasing a home in Ulster County! There are two separate 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.

 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR LANDLORDS IS AVAILABLE

The Landlord Assistance Program (LAP) can provide grant funds of up to $15,000 per unit to assist with qualified repairs, fiscal distress, and back rent for eligible rental units in Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, and Greene Counties.

 

APARTMENTS WITH SECTION 8 SUBSIDY AT BIRCHES AT CHAMBERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE

Affordable housing opportunity for seniors! The Birches at Chambers has two vacant units that include a rental subsidy through Project-Based Vouchers. Located at 300 Maple Lane in Kingston, the Birches is a community for seniors 62+ that provides residents with a supportive community.

THE GREENE COUNTY SECTION 8 WAITLIST IS OPEN

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.

 

ASSISTANCE FOR HOMEOWNERS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE IDA

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is providing grant funding to homeowners who suffered damage due to Hurricane Ida and who need to make emergency repairs in order to safely reoccupy their homes.

To get more eligibility information and to get connected to a Program Administrator, contact the NY Homeowner Hub hotline: (646)786-0888

 

NEWBURGH YOUTHBUILD IS OPEN AND ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR IMMEDIATE ENROLLMENT!

This new local program will provide high school equivalency, construction, and nursing training to youth ages 16-24 from the City of Newburgh. Participants will learn employable skills with on the job training.

Classes started in February 2022 with on-going recruiting for additional classes starting on a rolling basis. If you or someone you know is interested in participating in the Newburgh YouthBuild program, please call us at 845-219-1209 or fill out an application today!  

 

FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER INFORMATION SESSION MARCH 21 AT 5:30PM

Ready to buy your first home but don’t know where to start? This virtual, First-time Homebuyer Information Session outlines the RUPCO's HomeOwnership Center’s Homebuyer Program and the path to homeownership. This is a recommended first step before you formally apply for the Homebuyer Counseling Program. Call 845-331-9860 or email Homeownership@rupco.org to register today!

 

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:

  • Maintenance Custodian
  • Bus/Van Driver
  • Housing Choice Voucher Program Specialist 
  • Resident Coordinators (Full and Part-time positions available)

DONATIONS NEEDED

Help us make Landmark Place residents feel at home! We're accepting personal and cleaning item donations for residents who are currently homeless or at risk of homelessness and will soon move into their new permanent home. 

Purchase an item for a resident in need through our Amazon Smile Wishlist below!

 

FREE COVID-19 AT HOME TESTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE

Good news! Each household in the U.S. can now have four free COVID-19 at-home tests shipped directly to their home at no cost! 

The tests are rapid antigen "at-home" or "self" tests — not PCR tests which require a lab drop-off. The "at-home" or "self" tests can be taken anywhere and give results within 30 minutes.

 

   

Thank you to our corporate sponsors!
        
             

        

       

 

RUPCO
289 Fair Street
Kingston, New York 12401

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