Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh is seeking applications for its home ownership program. An application session will be held Wednesday, June 27 from 6:00-9:00 pm at its headquarters located at 125 Washington Street in the City of Newburgh.
Applicants must be between 25 and 50 % area median income. Interested parties are requested to bring their tax returns and W-s forms for the last 3 years. In addition, a copy of their current bank statements, proof of residency, proof of income and expenses for the last 3 months, proof of all debts and payments for the last 3 months will be required.
Head over to blog, SF Girl by Bay to see a gorgeous tour of a home in Newburgh. The photos are beautiful, and chock-full of inspiration of what anyone could accomplish if they too purchase and restore a home in the City.
Soon these two houses on Chambers Street will go from looking like this to looking like this:
What do you think? These two homes will be torn down and replaced with two new homes in just 5 days. The families have already been selected. You can find out more information, like how to participate here. Habitats goal is to build another 50 houses in 5 years. So far, they have 7 houses under construction, 3 more in final planning stages, and 30 sites slated for future development. Their goal is to dedicate their 100th house by the end of 2016! It will be exciting to look back at the changes Newburgh has undergone in that time.
The Builders Association of the Hudson Valley will be participating in a housing blitz project that will house two deserving families after just one week of work. It will be located on Chambers Street. If you’re interested in building, donating, coordinating or volunteering click here.
The Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands, located in the heart of Newburgh’s beautiful east-end historic district, will hold its annual Candlelight Tour of Homes on Sunday, December 11, 2011 from noon to 5pm.
The tour begins at the Captain David Crawford House, 189 Montgomery St., Newburgh, NY. This opulent 1830’s home, located in New York State’s largest upstate Historic District, will be decorated inside and out as it would have been in 1840, using fresh greens, flowers and fruit.
This year, tour takers will be treated to the beautiful singing of members of the Jubilate choir, a Warwick based group that will be performing at the Crawford House and Kaplan Hall, SUNY Orange.
Tour participants will receive an illustrated booklet that includes a map of all the sites on the Tour. These include 9 private homes and 4 rarely-open public spaces which exemplify Newburgh’s rich architectural heritage.
Tickets are available for a $25 donation if purchased in advance and $30 if purchased at the Crawford House on the day of the event. For information, or to order your tickets, please call 845-561-2585 or email historicalsocietynb@yahoo.com. You may also visit our website at www.newburghhistoricalsociety.com.
Some really great news is that Habitat for Humanity will soon be dedicating it’s 50th house in Newburgh! This is the Deirdre Glenn House located at 65 Courtney Avenue, and it will be dedicated to the Knight Family on Sunday, November 20. The festivities start at 1pm with the open house. See the album to see all of the progress being made! Also check out the dedication of their latest home on E. Parmenter Street.
**Another great announcement regarding this home. M&T Bank has made a $25,000 donation to the 50th House. A formal check presentation will occur on Tuesday, November 8 at 1:00 p.m. at 65 Courtney Ave., the location of the 50th House.
