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Redefine Your Health Transform Your Life

By albanyhousing | Published: November 7, 2024

Diabetes Prevention Program
Type 2 Diabetes Is Preventable! About one in three American adults – 86 million people have prediabetes. Only 11% are aware of it.

About our Program
The National Diabetes Prevention Program helps those at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles by eating healthier, increasing physical activity and losing a modest amount of weight in order to reduce their chances of developing the disease. You are at increased risk for having prediabetes and are at high risk for type 2 diabetes. However, only your doctor can tell for sure if you have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, a condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.

CLASS INFO
Start date November 6, 2024
Wednesdays 11AM-12pm for 16 weekly sessions over 6 months,
followed by 6 monthly maintenance sessions.
No Cost for Qualifying Albany County Residents
Classes will be held @ Ida Yarbrough Homes
260 N Pearl St., Albany, NY 12207 (Everly Cromwell Community Center)
For more information, or to register contact:
katebailey@ahealthyfuturedpg.com

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Free Kids Learn to Ride Session

By albanyhousing | Published: October 7, 2024

This is a completely free group class for kids 5 and up who are ready to ditch their training wheels and ride a two-wheeler for the first time!

Saturday, 10/19/2024 at 10:00 am
New Learn-to-Ride Park (Corner of 4th Ave & Dongan Ave, Under 787)
Age 5+

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A Tribute to Dr. Alice P. Green

By albanyhousing | Published: September 18, 2024

Sunday, September 29, 2024
The Palace Theatre
19 Clinton Ave., Albany, NY
4:00PM (Doors open at 3:00PM)

Featuring speakers, performers, and videos honoring her life and legacy.
Free and Open to the Public.

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National Night Out 2024

By albanyhousing | Published: August 5, 2024

Arbor Hill Sports Complex
Ezra Prentice Homes Playground
Lincoln Park/Eagle Street
Hackett Park (N. 1st/N. Pearl)

National Night Out 2024
Albany Housing Authority’s
Tuesday, August 6th
5 P M – 8 P M
Fun for the whole family!

Food & Prizes
Games & Giveaways

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SNAP and FreshConnect at the Albany County Farmers Market

By albanyhousing | Published: August 2, 2024

SNAP customers, did you know you can double your benefits at the Albany County Farmers Market with FreshConnect Checks? SNAP customers will receive $2 in FreshConnect Checks for every $2 in SNAP funds taken out at the market, up to $50 per market! That means your SNAP benefits go even further, while you enjoy the best quality food from local farms and producers. Visit the market this Sunday and every Sunday, now through September, 10am to 2pm in front of the MVP Arena.

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The Ever-Changing Workforce Environment

By albanyhousing | Published: July 17, 2024

Albany Housing Authority and Hudson Valley Community College present this informative workshop:
Thursday, July 25, 2024 @ 6 p.m.
HVCC South / Educational Opportunity Center
20 Warren Street, Albany, NY

TOPICS COVERED:

  • Understanding diversity in the workplace
  • Working with multiple generations
  • Choosing the right career field

For more information contact Hudson Valley Community College, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at odei@hvcc.edu or (518) 629-4596.

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Albany Housing Authority Newsletter – July 2024

By albanyhousing | Published: July 9, 2024

Presenting the newest edition of the Albany Housing Authority Newsletter!

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HOUSING EMPOWERMENT SERIES

By albanyhousing | Published: June 24, 2024

Our Housing Series is designed to provide valuable information and resources to tenants, landlords, and anyone interested in housing rights and responsibilities. Each session is focused on a different aspect of housing, featuring expert speakers and providing practical guidance. These events are free and open to the public, welcoming tenants, landlords, and housing advocates alike. Join us to learn, ask questions, and connect with community resources.

June:
BASICS OF FAIR HOUSING AND SECURITY DEPOSIT
June 25th, 2024 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 200 Henry Johnson Conference Room & Zoom
Learn the fundamentals of fair housing laws and hot to handle security deposits. This session will cover tenant rights, landlord obligations, and best practices to ensure compliance with fair housing regulations.

July:
TENANT AND LANDLORD RESPONSIBILITY W/ CODES
July 16th, 2024 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | 200 Henry Johnson Conference Room & Zoom
This session will delve into the responsibilities of tenants and landlords, focusing on building codes and regulations. Gain insights from Josh Gold, a Senior Code Enforcement Officer, on maintaining safe and compliant housing.

August:
LEGAL REPRESENTATION/EVICTION HELP
August 22, 2024 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Washington Avenue Library
Facing eviction or need legal assistance? This session with Legal Aid Society will provide information on how to access legal representation and what steps to take if you’re facing eviction.

September:
MENTAL HEALTH AND DISABILITY RIGHTS WITHIN HOUSING
September 25, 2024 | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Washington Avenue Library
Discover the rights of individuals with mental health conditions and disabilities within the housing sector. This session will address accommodations, legal protections, and support services available.

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Ready. Set. Goal! Youth Program

By albanyhousing | Published: June 18, 2024

Program Overview
Ready. Set. Goal! is a youth program hosted by the Office of Audit and Control. The goal of this program is to link youth in the City of Albany to economic opportunities andin turn build a pipeline of highly qualified young talent that will shape our community’s economic future. Cooperative economics and personal and professional goal setting serve as the foundation of this initiative. Ready. Set. Goal! incorporates workshops, field experiences, and networking opportunities with local business leaders to foster an environment that encourages career exploration, critical thinking, and skills building.

Program Dates
Ready. Set. Goal! will be held Monday, August 12, 2024, through Friday, August 16, 2024.

Examples of Featured Topics Include:
• College Preparation
• Professional Etiquette
• Money Management
• Career Readiness
• Entrepreneurship

Program Eligibility: In order to be eligible, applicants must be:
• Entering the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade at the start of the 2024-2025 Academic Year
• A City of Albany resident

Deadline to Apply: All completed applications including supplemental questions must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2024. To apply, scan here:

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Xavia Francis, Administrative Assistant at xfrancis@albanyny.gov or 518-434-5023.

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Learn About Careers in Cannabis

By albanyhousing | Published: February 21, 2024

Tuesday, February 27th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Doors Open at 5:30PM
200 South Pearl Street
Albany, NY, 12202

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Albany County Continuum of Care: Persons with Lived Experience Questionnaire

By albanyhousing | Published: January 23, 2024

The CoC is developing a Committee made up of individuals who have experienced homelessness and who are interested in lending their expertise of going through that experience to influencing change and funding decisions for homeless services in Albany County. Your information will remain confidential, and your responses will not be shared outside the use of this Committee’s mission and goals.

Please submit your answers by February 19, 2024

Why we’re collecting this information and why we’re starting this Committee – “Those with lived experiences of homelessness typically have the best understanding of the reality of our work to prevent and end homelessness – both in terms of the problems that exist and the knowledge of the services and interventions that are the most effective solutions. This is why it is so important to meaningfully and intentionally integrate them into the decision-making structure of our work at the system and program level. When we consult the experts, service implementations are made more relevant and responsive.” – HUD exchange

Persons with Lived Experience Questionnaire

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My Brother’s & Sister’s Keeper (MBSK) – Join Today!

By albanyhousing | Published: November 30, 2023

My Brothers & Sisters Keeper (MBSK) Explore and Learn!
Are you between the ages of 18-24 and out of school?
Be Our Next Success Story!
Contact MBSK Offices to Get Started Today!

Contact Willie Vice
MBSK Coordinator
williev@capreg.org / 518-694-9030

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HVCC: The Reformation of the Workforce Info Session

By albanyhousing | Published: November 29, 2023

The Reformation of the Workforce

Presentation, Discussion, Information

  • Thursday November 30th 2023
  • 6pm
  • Albany Housing Authority located at 200 South Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202

What to expect:

* An overview of Hudson Valley Community College and programs coming to Albany’s South End

* Review of labor trends in workforce development

* Information about Industrial partners

* Overview of the Educational Opportunity Center

For More Information Contact:

Ainsley Thomas (518) 629-4596 a.thomas1@hvcc.edu

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Career Development Webinar

By albanyhousing | Published: November 8, 2023
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Advance Your Education Skills

By albanyhousing | Published: October 23, 2023

ADVANCE YOUR EDUCATION AND SKILLS
Instant Admission Days at HVCC SOUTH
Friday, Nov. 10, Noon to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 5, Noon to 4 p.m.
HVCC South
Capital South Campus Center
20 Warren Street
Albany, NY 12202

Please attend a Virtual Community Conversation on Emerging Career Fields in preparation for the Instant Enrollment Days: Wednesday November 8th from 6-7:30PM: https://hvcc.zoom.us/j/6673596666?pwd=d3J2R1l6Q1ZMTE5vU204cVkzUlpodz09

Discover career and academic programs at Hudson Valley Community College
during two Instant Admission Days at HVCC South.
No cost to apply! // Meet one-on-one with an admissions counselor
Learn about academic programs // Review the steps to enroll
Contact admissions@hvcc.edu or (518) 629-7309 for additional information.

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Brads4Grades Presents: Learn To Braid Class

By albanyhousing | Published: October 17, 2023

Brads4Grades Presents Learn to Braid Class At:
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area
Teen Night
Friday, October 20th
6 – 8 PM
625 South Pearl Street

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Office of Cannabis Management: Roadmaps to Adult-Use Applications

By albanyhousing | Published: October 6, 2023

The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) are continuing our effort to engage our NYS communities by building upon previous outreach efforts and campaigns. These informational sessions are a series of in-person and virtual sessions to educate the community on how to apply for licensure within the New York State Cannabis industry.  These sessions will take place all throughout New York State, ultimately our goal is to provide clear guide on how to apply for the following adult- use license types: Cultivator, Processor, Distributor, Microbusiness, and retail dispensary.

We will be at The Albany Public Library on October 12th from 6pm- 8pm.Registration recommended, space is limited.

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Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Interest Form

By albanyhousing | Published: September 27, 2023

Please click the link below to access the FSS Application and information page.

Family Self Sufficiency (FSS)

What is FSS?

You work hard every day to provide for yourself and your family, because you have dreams and plan to bring them to life. But sometimes challenges come up that get in the way. The Family Self-Sufficiency program, or FSS, can help you get ahead and reach your goals.

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Albany Housing Authority’s Scholarship Deadline is EXTENDED!

By albanyhousing | Published: August 4, 2023

The Albany Housing Authority Scholarship Deadline has been extended!

Three Winners Will Be Awarded Funds Toward Their Education! Each Winner Will Receive A New Laptop!

Applying is easy! Scan the QR Code in the image above or go to the Albany Housing Website!

All Applications Due By 8/18/2023

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National Night Out @ Ezra Prentice

By albanyhousing | Published: July 26, 2023

National Night Out

Tuesday, August 1st from 5 to 8 PM

@ Ezra Prentice, 625 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202

Food, Music, Games! In Collaboration With Nutgrove Garden Apartments

Tim Pratt, Site Coordinator, 518-274-3781 ext 2008, tpratt@bgccapitalarea.org

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