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Albany Housing Authority Newsletter – July 2024
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HOUSING EMPOWERMENT SERIES
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
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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All Star Sports And Skills Challenge
Free Fun For All Ages
Don’t miss your opportunity to play up to 15 sports and skills games on the regions largest stage, the MVP Arena.
For Details and Sign up Please Click HERE!
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Juneteenth Celebration
AMBACC Juneteenth Opening Reception: An Evening of Jazz
135 South Pearl St. | Albany, NY
Friday, June 14, 2024 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Featuring Live Music: A Taste of Soul
Juneteenth Street Celebration
Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Entertainment | Food | Underground Railroad Tour
KIDS ZONE (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) including Bounce House, Petting Zoo, Arts, Crafts & More!
For more information contact the Alice Moore Center at info@alicemoorecenter.org.
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Understanding Credit Scores and Credit Reports
Albany Housing Authority and M&T Bank present this informative workshop:
Understanding Credit Scores and Credit Reports
Thursday, June 20, 2024 @ 6 p.m.
HVCC South / Educational Opportunity Center
20 Warren Street, Albany, NY
GET A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT GOES INTO YOUR CREDIT REPORT AND A WAY TO STRENGTHEN IT.
For more information, contact Hudson Valley Community College Student Activities office at studentactivities@hvcc.edu or (518) 629-7348.
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Informational Sessions @ HVCC South EOC
The Below Opportunities are available at the HVCC South EOC building located at
20 Warren St., Albany, NY 12202 at the times and dates listed.
Administrative Information Management and Technology – Career Information Session
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Learn About Careers in Cannabis
Tuesday, February 27th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Doors Open at 5:30PM
200 South Pearl Street
Albany, NY, 12202
Notice of Public Review and Hearing Annual Plan
2024 Annual Plan DRAFT – 2.12.24
A draft of the Annual Plan is available for public review during regular business hours for the duration of the comment period beginning February 12, 2024. A copy of the plan will also be available on our website here and at each AHA management office.
Albany Housing Authority will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 5:30PM in the Atrium at 200 South Pearl Street to hear comments on the Annual Plan 2024.
Comments may be submitted prior to the public hearing. Comments may be mailed to AHA, 200 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York 12202-1834; emailed to info@albanyhousing.org faxed to 518-478-8475.
Please put “Annual Plan Comments” in the subject line. Attendees will be required to sign in at the hearing.
Michael Whalen, Chairman
Chiquita D’Arbeau, Executive Director
Equal Housing Opportunity
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Secrets of Successful Landlords
Learn Effective Residential Property Management Practices From The Experts!
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 @ 5:30PM
Workshop to be held online.
Register at www.ahphome.org or call 518-434-1730 ext 0 for this and other education programs. More info at LMcneilly@AHPhome.org. $20 for resources.
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Black History Film Series is Back February 8th!!
This series includes FOUR films selected to discuss the importance of voting and voting impacts our communities.
This program is FREE and open to the public for youths 14 and over and adults of all ages. FREE refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact the Center for Law & Justice at 518-427-8361.
Film Series will be at the Albany Housing Authority, 200 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12202
on February 8, 15, 22, and 29 (Thursday’s) @ 5:30PM!
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Albany County Continuum of Care: Persons with Lived Experience Questionnaire
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
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Steamboat 20 Apartments Now Accepting Applications!
Steamboat Square Revitalization-Phase 1
23 UNITS AT 20 Rensselaer Street
South End, City of Albany, Albany, NY
Application Due: Rolling
Amenities: CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT, A/C, PLAYGROUND, NEARBY PARKS, AND PARKING
Income Restrictions Apply – No Application Fee – No Broker’s Fee
Applicants will not be automatically rejected based on credit or most background check info
Priority admissions: Mobility disability (2 units); Hearing/Vision disability (3 units)
More Information: https://www.albanyhousing.org/apply-for-housing
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My Brother’s & Sister’s Keeper (MBSK) – Join Today!
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
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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Advance Your Education Skills
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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Trunk or Treat!!
Trunk or Treat on October 30th from 6:00PM-8:00PM
at 625 South Pearl Street, Albany. NY 12202
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Brads4Grades Presents: Learn To Braid Class
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
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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Tenant Commissioner Election Notice
ALL RESIDENTS OF ALBANY HOUSING AUTHORITY AND PARTICIPANTS IN ALBANY HOUSING AUTHORITY’S SECTION 8 PROGRAM WHO ARE INTERESTED IN SERVING AS A TENANT COMMISSIONER
A qualified Candidate is any resident of AHA or Section 8 recipient for at least 30 days prior to election, is 18 years of age or older, and is in good standing as a resident.
Just get 50 Signatures from fellow residents of AHA or Section 8 to secure a nomination-and don’t worry, you will receive training and support once elected to the board.
Candidates interested in running must attend an informational meeting.
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