Habitat For Humanity International Inc

Programs: Hfhgn builds homes and community in partnership with hard working families and volunteers in newburgh, ny. It focuses its home building efforts in u. S. Census tracts 4 and 5, which ranks as the most distressed urban area in new york state. Hfhgn strives to complete 10 houses a year. By june of 2017, it had dedicated its 85th home. Hfhgn strategically builds not just homes, but neighborhoods. Hfhgn completed its most significant neighborhood revitalization project on east parmenter street in june of 2014. In april of 2017, its designated focus area became known as the broadway river district-4 square blocks north and south of broadway between liberty street and dubois street.

the annual walk for housing helps hfhgn continue to build homes,communities and hope. It is a major advocacy event to bring attention to the issue of substandard and poverty housing here in the city of newburgh and around the world. The walk for housing raises funds and awareness for safe, decent and affordable housing for hardworking local families in need, who just need a hand up to help build strength, stability and self reliance through home ownership.

habitat for humanity of greater newburgh supports habitat for humanity international's global housing efforts by tithing 10% of its unrestricted contributions to build homes internationally. In addition to our work in the city of newburgh, hfhgn has served over 104 families in mexico, ethiopia, jordan, india and haiti. Hfhgn strives to continue to help build strength, stability and self reliance through home ownership to make shelter a matter of conscience.