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June 5, 2018Resident-artist Michael Bisio and fellow musicians Ingrid Sertso, Karl Berger, and Alvaro Domene come together to present “Musica Poetica” at The Lace Mill, 165 Cornell St., on June 16, from 4pm-6pm »
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June 1, 2018Tired of paying rent to someone else? Wondering if YOU can own your own home Ready to invest in your own future but don't know where to start? Come to our Homebuyer Informational »
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May 14, 2018RUPCO is hosting an informational session, Making the Pieces Fit, for landlords interested in learning about RUPCO’s Housing Choice Voucher Program on June 8 at The Kirkland Hotel, 2 Main St »
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April 24, 2018Local community developer continues with plans to deliver on vital needs of local community and senior residents. Regional community developer RUPCO became the proud owner of the former Kingston »
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April 13, 2018Dorothy was right, there is no place like Home. For most, when you hear the word “Home” there is a strong feeling of nostalgia attached. Family is typically the main association and with that comes a »
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April 2, 20182017. A turbulent time for healthcare and other social services affected by the recent presidential election. Financial cuts in Planned Parenthood and PBS may disrupt access to birth control and »
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March 29, 2018As part of Black History Month Kingston, RUPCO hosted historic interpreter Deborah Zulle of Saugerties and her performance of Sojourner Truth’s famous “Ain’t I A Woman?” speech at »
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March 26, 2018Up in the second floor of The Stuyvesant, a senior resident puffs away on a breathing machine for life support. He can’t get up and go downstairs without undue preparation. His hub table »
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February 23, 2018RUPCO Subsidiary Builds Community with Offer of Barmann Park Donation Neighborhood icon Barmann Park -- with its baseball field, bleachers, playground, snack bar and throngs of spectators and »
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Public viewing now through June 29 in The Lace Mill’s West Gallery.
Gallery hours: Wednesday and Saturdays 1-4p or email the artist for a special visit RubiRosePhotography@gmail.com
The Kirkland, 2 Main Street, Kingston NY 12401
This second of two class meetings includes a segment on legal issues around home purchasing and ownership, realtor relationships, Home Energy assessments for your home and funding available through NYSERDA to implement energy efficiency upgrades, and The Big Day: preparing for closing.
This three-hour session places you on the path to homeownership and is required if you are seeking grant assistance through RUPCO and certain banks.
Cost is $99 for the two-part series.
These classes are sponsored in part by RUPCO, NeighborWorks America and local banks.
Food and refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP to Daniela (845) 331-9860 ext. 220 or sign up online at rupco.neighborworkscompass.org/trainingcenter
First Saturday at The Lace Mill Arts presents A Mid-Summer Night’s Art Show, curated by James Martin, with an opening reception on July 7 from 5-9pm. The show runs through July 28 in The Lace Mill West, East, and Main galleries. No one named Pip, no fairies, nothing Shakespearean, just a group of 21 artists (Lace Mill artists and invited artist-friends) including Daniel Cardenas, Cheryl Chrispell, Chelsea Culpepper, Faya DeNitto, Ron DeNitto, Chris Gonyea, Lanette Kristin Hughes, Aaron Lockhart, James Martin, Star Nigra, Felix Olivieri, Katie Olson, Naoko Oshima, Kazuma Oshita, Autumn Pond, Rubi Rose, Susan Silverman, Charles Steele, Pablo Shine, Charlotte Tusch, and Fred Woller.
Excellent gourmet food and drink for all guests prepared by culinary expert Joseph Fitzgerald and Japanese cuisine by chef Youko Yamamoto. Stop in for great art, great music, and great food!
Donations accepted at the door to cover show and artist travel expenses.
Parking on South Manor Avenue and Prospect Street.
Opening reception for Mini Bon-Photo Exhibition and a fundraiser for Bon-Odori Dance Festival held at The Lace Mill’s Main Gallery back studio, 165 Cornell St, Kingston N.Y.
Contact phone: (845) 750 -1947
It is the day of “Tanabata Star Festival” in Japan. Come join us to support the fundraiser and decorate the bamboo tree and make a wish for the successful festival. Kakigohri (Japanese shaved ice), beer, and sake will be served. Celebrate a great cultural experience.
Any earth-conscious vendors and sponsors are all invited!
Ask for your registration form by e-mailing Youko at gomenkudasainy@gmail.com.
facebook: BonOdoriKingston
www.BonOdori.org
Deadline for registration: Friday, July 13th, 2018
Interested in volunteering?
Contact Sakura or Youko at (845) 255-8811
Healthcare is a Human Right provides free/low-cost alternative modalities from A to Z at its Kingston Clinic held at The Lace Mill, 165 Cornell Street, second Thursdays monthly from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. On-street parking along South Manor Avenue and Prospect Street. Walk-ins are welcome. For appointments or further information, contact Reenie Gordon at 845-481-3186.
The Kirkland Building
2 Main Street
Kingston, NY 12401
Ready to buy your first home but don’t know where to start?
Attend a First-time Homebuyer Informational Session to find out about the RUPCO Homebuyer Program and begin your path to homeownership.
Call Daniela at 845-331-9860 or email dfnostrand@rupco.org to register today!
This no cost orientation class is a primer to the RUPCO HomeOwnership Program. This is an in-person, hour-long, voluntary information session that outlines the HomeOwnership Center’s programs and the path to homeownership. Please RSVP with Daniela (845) 331-9860 ext. 220 if you would like to attend this session. If you would like to skip this voluntary session and apply now, go to https://rupco.force.com/rupcocft to create your account.
“Japan’s Festival to the world” is a Japanese tradition to observe “Obon” from August 13th through 15th, the Buddhist ritual of remembering and reconnecting with ancestors and family. Around that time, community members throughout Japan get together to celebrate “Obon” by dancing for “Bon-Odori”. Stop in for a Bon-Odori Dance experience and great art and music at Kingston Point Beach under a mid summer night’s crescent moon on Saturday, August 4, 2017, 12 – 8 pm. This is the 8th Annual Bon-Odori Dance Festival For Peace to be held at Kingston Point Park for the second year.
Contact Youko or Kazuma Oshita: (845) 255-8811, gomenkudasainy@gmail.com
Any earth-conscious vendors and sponsors are all invited!
Ask for your registration form by e-mailing Youko at gomenkudasainy@gmail.com.
Interested in volunteering?
Contact Sakura or Youko at (845) 255-8811
facebook: BonOdoriKingston
www.BonOdori.org
Healthcare is a Human Right provides free/low-cost alternative modalities from A to Z at its Kingston Clinic held at The Lace Mill, 165 Cornell Street, second Thursdays monthly from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. On-street parking along South Manor Avenue and Prospect Street. Walk-ins are welcome. For appointments or further information, contact Reenie Gordon at 845-481-3186.
The Kirkland, 2 Main Street, Kingston NY 12401
This first class of two meetings includes an introduction to home purchasing, lender relationships, pre and post-closing rehabilitation to the home, and insurance.
This three-hour session places you on the path to homeownership and is required if you are seeking grant assistance through RUPCO and certain banks.
Cost is $99 for the two-part series.
These classes are sponsored in part by RUPCO, NeighborWorks America and local banks.
Food and refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP to Daniela (845) 331-9860 ext. 220 or sign up online at rupco.neighborworkscompass.org/trainingcenter
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SUCCESS STORIES
Lace Mill resident-artist Charlotte Tusch shares with Spectrum News how affordable housing as impacted her life as a senior; Joseph Czajka, Patter for Progress, expands on why that need is at crisis levels in the Hudson Valley.
Newburgh: Building Community One Home at a Time
RUPCO and partners Newburgh Community Land Bank, Safe Harbors of the Hudson, the City of Newburgh and NYS Homes & Community Renewal focus on the change at hand for the historic East End.
First Name Jogger,
Last Name John
Supportive housing is the solution for Jogger John, Woodstock Commons resident. View his life’s journey in this short-form documentary by Kayleigh Griffith and Claudia Canales.
Safe & Sound in Fallsburg
With the help of NeighborWorks America, RUPCO put its $128,500 to work. Watch this inspirational story.
Steve S.
RUPCO’s HOPWA program has given Steve S. a place to call home. Read Steve’s inspirational story.
Avigayil Landsman
RUPCO has allowed Avigayil to live comfortably, without compromise. Read Avigayil’s inspirational story.
Gabriel Delgado
RUPCO has opened many doors for Gabriel. Read Gabriel’s inspirational story.
Theresa Handleman
Step by Step, RUPCO’s FSS program helps people build lives. Read Theresa’s inspirational story.