Join us for a casual and engaging gathering to discover Habitat for Humanity’s impactful work in your community! You’ll have the opportunity to tour one of our neighborhoods and see one of our build projects in progress.

What to expect:

• Enjoy complimentary coffee and refreshments while meeting the team and attendees.

• Learn about Habitat for Humanity's local projects and volunteer opportunities.

• Take a guided tour showcasing Habitat homes and community

• Bring a friend and any questions about community involvement.

Street parking is available on Sheridan Avenue.

Please RSVP by December 11th to let us know you’re coming!

For more information, reach out to us at info@habitatcd.org or call (518) 462-2993 x117. We can’t wait to see you there!

Join us for a fun and creative DIY craft workshop at Habitat for Humanity ReStore! In this hands-on event, you’ll transform scrap wood from the ReStore into beautiful winter decor that will add a festive touch to your home. No prior crafting experience is necessary—just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!

What to Expect:

• Guided instruction from ReStore staff

• All materials provided (including scrap wood, paint, and embellishments)

• Hot chocolate available

• Opportunity to meet fellow DIY enthusiasts and make new friends

• Each participant will receive a ReStore coupon as a gift!

Themes You Can Create:

• Rustic holiday signs

• Snowy greetings

• Winter-themed art

Additional Information:

• All skill levels welcome!

• Children aged 10 and up can participate with an adult.

• Please let us know in advance if you have any allergies or special needs.

Registration:

Cost: $15 per person or $25 for two (All proceeds support Habitat for Humanity Capital District’s mission of building safe, affordable homes)

• If the registration fee is a concern, we offer a scholarship option that allows you to register for only $5. Just select this option during registration, and you’re all set!

Join us for a meet and greet as we extend a welcome to Vania Monterrubio, Director of Resource Development for Habitat Mexico, and Eugenia Salazar-Trejos, Associate Director for Resource Development with Habitat Latin America & Caribbean! You will learn about Habitat's housing solutions in our own community and in Mexico. Meet local and Latin American Habitat leaders and join our global housing movement!

Enjoy authentic Mexican snacks and refreshments as we come together to celebrate community and collaboration. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, ask questions, and be inspired by the meaningful work being done in our neighborhoods and beyond. We look forward to seeing you there!

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, November 12th
Time: 2-3 PM
Location: 173 Spruce Street, Albany - Ritmo Room
Parking: Off-street parking available

Please RSVP to ensure we have enough refreshments for everyone!

In 2024, Habitat for Humanity Capital District committed to a multi-year tithe with Hábitat México, strengthening our global impact and support for affordable housing initiatives. Learn more at habitatcd.org/global-impact.

Make a donation today or until the end of November 2024 to the Habitat Capital District and Mexico Fund and we will divide it evenly between our local work and Habitat Mexico.

Join us for a community chalk art event where everyone is invited to come add chalk art to the sidewalk in front of our main office and socialize!

Bring your own chalk or use the provided supplies. Bring your family along to enjoy some creative fun and brighten up the sidewalk with colorful greetings for our volunteers. We encourage artists of all ages and skill levels to participate and express their imagination.

Art themes: home, community, gardens, kindness, helping neighbors, volunteers, construction, etc.

Whether you're an experienced artist or just looking for a fun way to spend the day, don't miss the opportunity to join a collaborative mural project.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend!

(please note that we are using a program called Bloomerang Volunteer to accept RSVPs)

On September 17, 2024, Habitat for Humanity Capital District joins a coalition of thousands of Partners across the country that will celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a coordinated democracy blitz aimed at getting every eligible American registered to vote in advance of election 2024!

Read more about National Voter Registration Day. itical beliefs, we know that for democracy to work for all of us, it must include all of us.

Register to vote today!

Moved? Changed your name? Became a U.S. citizen? Update your voter registration information!

Habitat will be tabling at New Jerusalem Home of the Saved Church and CDPHP’s 21st Annual Dr. Pamela J. Harper Community Block Party! This free event will feature FREE food*, kids’ activities, and important health information. There will also be local vendors, a live DJ, giveaways*, school supplies*, and health screenings.

Habitat will be tabling at the National Night Out event for Sheridan Hollow, hosted by the Sheridan Hollow Neighborhood Association in partnership with ACLT, AHP and more. More info at (518) 434-1730 x405.

Everyone is welcome for fun, games, music, and community!

Come celebrate the completion of 6 new Habitat for Humanity homes in the Capital District!

The gathering will commence at 4 pm, offering a tour of one of the new houses and a chance to mingle with fellow guests. Join us for a happy hour following the event where you can learn more about Habitat and getting involved.

This achievement marks the completion of 170 homes by Habitat in the Capital District since our founding in 1988. Learn more about these homes.

Please RSVP below if you plan to attend!

EVENT DETAILS

The event will take place in front of 824/826 Manning Blvd.

Street parking is available on Manning Blvd, Livingston Avenue and nearby streets.

CDTA Routes 100 and 106 will drop you off just two blocks away, at the corner of North Pearl and Livingston Avenue, by the Capital Repertory Theatre.

4pm - Brief remarks from Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Christine Schudde, City of Albany Treasurer Darius Shahinfar, Albany Housing Authority Executive Director Chiquita D’Arbeau, Albany Community Land Trust President Aprecia “Preem” Cabey and a Habitat homebuyer.

4:30pm - Immediately following, guests are invited to tour a home

5pm - Happy hour at Albany Distilling Company (75 Livingston Avenue). Walk around the corner with us! Enjoy a casual happy hour with cash bar and find out how you can get involved with Habitat.

WEATHER UPDATE

Two of the houses will be open to guests (824 and 826 Manning Blvd) and air conditioned thanks to their high-efficiency air source heat pumps! Guests are welcome to go inside at any point before, during or after the brief program to cool off. We will also have water, popsicles and snacks. If it rains or thunders, the event will move inside.

RSVP

Hosted by Affordable Housing Partnership

• Meet Lenders, Realtors, Housing Advisors, Attorneys

• Get information on loan products, grant programs

• Have your credit reviewed with a housing advisor then meet with a loan originator for a no obligation loan consultation

• THIS IS A FREE EVENT

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.