Hudson River Housing believes that those who served our country deserve the highest level of care, including quality, affordable housing. We are here to meet the needs of our veteran community through specialized housing, transportation, advocacy and care management.

Through our VetZero Services for Veterans, we’re on a mission to reach ZERO veteran suicides and ZERO veteran homelessness in our community – and hopefully, in our nation. But we can’t do it without your help! Read more about our services for veterans below, and make a contribution to VetZero today.

Many of our veteran residents and community members cite transportation to and from important meetings, such doctors appointments or work interviews, as one of the greatest barriers to their leading a healthy and successful life.

To help solve this problem, we created the VetZero Heroes Driving Heroes Ride Program which provides free car rides for local veterans to useful destinations such as the Veteran Affairs County Office and Castle Point Medical Center.

For more information or to request a ride, call 833-VET-ZERO.

The VetZero Heroes Making Heroes Ride Program is supported in by the Jeannette F. Schlobach Fund of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley and private donors. Thank you!

Liberty Station offers a supportive living environment in the company of other veterans. Units are single room occupancy, with shared kitchen and bath facilities.

Garden Street Housing offers low-cost housing with a preference for female veterans, with private baths and shared kitchen and common areas.

Poughkeepsie Commons is a 72-unit apartment complex that offers 24 one-bedroom apartments exclusively for veterans.

All our staff are well-equipped to help address your needs. However, we know that being a veteran can bring complex challenges. Our Veteran Specialist Care Manager is available by referral basis to help you navigate housing, employment opportunities, healthcare and benefits.

River Haven Youth Shelter offers emergency housing and support services for runaway and homeless youth and young people who can otherwise benefit from short-term or respite housing due to family conflict or emergency, risk of court placement, or other issues. The River Haven Shelter is certified by New York State to house youth under age 18.

Staff are available 24/7 to handle requests for housing, and provide related services including: referrals, information, counseling and crisis intervention for adolescents and their families.

For more information or assistance, call (845) 454-3600 or text (845) 293-0118.

River Haven TLC (Transitional Living Community) provides youth a safe living environment through which to pursue their goals and learn life skills necessary to live independently.

Housing is available for young adults transitioning from homelessness. Residents must apply to the program and undergo a screening process. Other apartments for young adults are available with private landlords, and include care management services offered by Hudson River Housing.

For more information or assistance, please call (845) 452-0019.

We're proud to introduce Pete’s Place, a new youth and young adult drop-in center located at 310 Mill Street in the City of Poughkeepsie!

Pete’s Place offers a warm and friendly environment for youth and young adults to access housing and food resources, counseling, hygiene supplies and toiletries, internet access, help with job searching and resumes, special activities, and recreational programing. Please share this news with the youth in your life that may benefit from having a safe space to access these resources. Pete’s Place is open Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm, and all youth 25 and under are welcome.

Pete’s Place is named in honor of Peter Menconeri, an unforgettable youth advocate and community leader who dedicated his entire life to helping young people.

Seniors are an important part of any community, and offering quality care and affordable housing are priorities we value. We are grateful to have received a grant from The Field Hall Foundation to pilot an elder care program for low income seniors and those who are experiencing homelessness, to connect them to housing, and help them remain stably housed.

Cannon Street Senior Housing is affordable housing for active adults age 55 or older. The residence is conveniently located in downtown Poughkeepsie in close proximity to healthcare, pharmacy, grocery, municipal, and public transportation services.

Maybrook Gardens in Orange County provides 36 units of project-based section 8 housing for seniors 62 and older or individuals 18 and older with disabilities.

Our full-time Elder Care Services Coordinator works on-site at Cannon Street to compassionately assist residents with their day to day needs, as well connecting them to valuable resources to help them thrive.

For more information about our Elder Care Services and housing options, contact us at 845-392-6903.

This is an opportunity for homeless Dutchess County residents to move into their own apartment!*

Who can apply:
-Must be currently homeless, in a shelter or unsheltered
-Dutchess County residents only
-Willing to participate in at least 6 months of care management
-Do not need to be a US citizen
-Do not need to be currently employed, but must agree to look for employment
-Income limits apply

Applications open on December 15th, 2022 and will be accepted first come, first serve. For more information or to make a referral, email tcalcutti@hudsonriverhousing.org or call 845-454-5176, ext 140. All calls will be returned within 24 hours.

*Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements in order to receive rental payments. Funding is provided by Dutchess County and paid directly to their landlord.

COVID-19 and its related economic crisis have caused many individuals to experience financial hardship and are now un- or underemployed, leading to missed rent and other housing – related expenses thus making it more challenging for landlords of affordable rental housing to adequately maintain their properties.

In response, Hudson River Housing has been provided funding by Enterprise Community Partners NYS Landlord Assistance Program to provide repair grants to small landlords in Dutchess County. Small landlords are defined as property owners of nine or fewer rental units that may be scattered site homes, whether vacant or/or occupied with rents affordable to residents at or below 80% of area median income. Legacy BIPOC owners will be given greater flexibility and may own up to 20 units and remain eligible to qualify for the program. If a small landlord is not a legacy BIPOC owner, they must own no more than 9 units to qualify. Landlords are eligible for up to $15,000 in assistance per unit, any request in excess of $15,000 per unit is considered an exception and will require Enterprise’s review and approval.

Did you know we offer free credit reports and budget analysis for Dutchess County residents? Gain control over your finances and your future.

Call 845-337-4407 to get started today, or email tcalcutti@hudsonriverhousing.org for more information.

Were you affected by flooding during July 2023's historic storms or the more recent flooding in October 2023? Applications are open for the AHC Flood Assistance Program. Funds are available for homeowners who meet certain income requirements and are not eligible for other flood relief funds. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all funds are exhausted.

Homeowners in the affected regions can apply to receive funding to cover the cost of urgent repairs necessary to bring their home into a safe and habitable condition. Eligible work may include repair of electrical and plumbing systems, heating systems and appliances. Flooring, insulation, windows, doors, siding, and roofing. A full list of qualified repairs and eligibility criteria are available on the HCR flood program website.

For more information visit https://www.hudsonriverhousing.org/.../ahc-flood... or contact Lashonda Denson (ldenson@hudsonriverhousing.org) to apply