The first annual Statewide Neighborhood Revitalization Conference is almost here! Will you be there? On September 21st and 22nd, Troy will host this grassroots community event bringing in neighborhood advocates from all over New York State. The conference will be held at Russell Sage College in Troy. On Friday night, mingle… Read more »
On September 29th, from 9 AM – 1 PM, in the Troy Marina Parking lot (just north of the Green Island Bridge), TRIP & RCHR will host our first Green Fair. Underwritten by Citizens Bank Foundation and in partnership with Rensselaer County and the City of Troy, TRIP & RCHR… Read more »
On September 21st and 22nd, Troy will hold the first annual Statewide Neighborhood Revitalization Conference, a grassroots effort to share information about community-building efforts throughout New York State. The conference will be held at Russell Sage College in Troy. Things will kick off on Friday evening, Sept. 21st, with a free, open… Read more »
Comprehensive Standards Support “Homeownership Done Right TM“ The National Industry Standards for Homeownership Education and Counseling set criteria so consumers around the country can be confident that the housing counseling they receive from agencies that adopt the standards is high quality, comprehensive, and valuable. These Standards hold local nonprofit housing… Read more »
Spring is here, and it’s time to dust off those bikes! TRIP’s 2011 Troy’s Treasure Awardee, Troy Bike Rescue, can help you get peddling again! In their own words, “TBR is a collective of bicycle enthusiasts committed to removing bikes from the waste stream, and putting them back into use.… Read more »
Prospective buyers and homeowners will want to attend the Capital Region Housing Fair on Saturday, April 28th from 10 am-2 pm at the Albany Public Library, 161 Washington Avenue in Albany. Featured will be dozens of information booths including: Non-profit housing groups like TRIP Lenders Attorneys Housing inspectors Real estate… Read more »
Congratulations to Public School 2 and the Hillside North Neighborhood Association (“The Hill”) on the awarding of two grants! Project applications earned $2,500 and $2,000 respectively! School 2’s “Artists in Schools” Grant will fund a student-based, co-curricular “Paint the Boards” art project in collaboration with TRIP and The Hill. Sixth… Read more »
Spring is right around the corner! Notice anything around your house that you need or want to fix up? Maintaining a home is a huge part of responsible homeownership– come to TRIP’s Home Maintenance Training Workshops and learn the skills you’ll need to keep your house in tip-top shape! Classes are… Read more »
Are you behind on your mortgage payments? Anticipating missing a payment? Having difficulties with your lender? Facing foreclosure or know someone who is? Act now. The sooner steps are taken to remediate issues, the better the outcomes. Let us help you help yourself! Come to TRIP’s office at 415 River St.… Read more »
Does the phrase “Tax Preparation” cause you anxiety and make you question your ability to add Lines A-D and then subtract that sum from Line E? Well, take a deep breath—help is available. FREE tax preparation programs around the Capital Region are currently being co-sponsored by non-profits to offer help… Read more »