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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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