RUPCO receives $250,000 Housing for Everyone Grant from the TD Charitable Foundation

Grant funding will support the creation of a rental assistance program that would provide financial crisis budgeting education and one-time payment of $2,500 to resolve arrears 

KINGSTON, NY, APRIL 21, 2026 – RUPCO, the Hudson Valley region’s leading provider & advocate of quality, affordable housing and community development programs aimed to provide opportunity and revitalize communities, was recently awarded a $250,000 Housing for Everyone grant from the TD Charitable Foundation, the giving arm of TD Bank U.S. RUPCO is one of 40 nonprofit organizations across TD’s footprint to receive funding through the 20th annual Housing for Everyone grant program, which supports solutions that foster early intervention, advance housing stability and decisively address housing challenges for renters in low- to moderate-income communities.

Housing instability remains a critical issue for individuals and families nationwide, driven by rising living costs, financial hardship, and challenges navigating housing systems. In recognition of the program’s 20th anniversary and its longstanding commitment to housing affordability, the TD Charitable Foundation awarded $10 million in total grants in 2026, its largest Housing for Everyone investment to date, to support organizations focused on preventing eviction and promoting long-term housing stability.

This year’s Housing for Everyone grantees were selected for their proactive approaches to eviction prevention and housing stabilization, which help individuals and families remain housed, reduce financial stress, and strengthen communities.

Through this grant, RUPCO will provide direct rental assistance to tenants facing arrears and at risk of eviction. The support will also allow RUPCO to develop a Crisis Budgeting course that equips participants with practical management skills. This course will become a long-term resource for tenants experiencing financial challenges now and in the future. The program is expected to start taking applications this summer.

“This grant from the TD Charitable Foundation will be a lifeline for families in our community who are one financial setback away from losing their home. Through direct rental assistance and our new Crisis Budgeting course, RUPCO will help tenants resolve immediate arrears and build the financial resilience they need to stay stably housed for the long term” said Christopher Kelly, Vice President of Portfolio Management at RUPCO.

“Long‑term housing stability is essential to financial security and overall wellbeing, which is why we are proud to support the important work of RUPCO through the Housing for Everyone grant program,” said Paige Carlson-Heim, Head of Social Impact at TD and Director of TD Charitable Foundation. “By delivering early, service‑based solutions that help renters avoid eviction, this organization is reducing disruption, strengthening resilience, and creating a foundation for individuals and families to thrive.”

As it celebrates 20 years of collaboration with frontline nonprofits in housing affordability, the TD Charitable Foundation’s Housing for Everyone grant program highlights TD’s enduring dedication to building stronger communities through stable, affordable housing. Since its inception in 2005, the program has invested over $73 million, supporting more than 675 affordable housing projects from Maine to Florida. Discover more about the Housing for Everyone grant program here.

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About RUPCO

RUPCO creates homes, supports people, and improves communities in the Hudson Valley, working across a broad spectrum of community development solutions, including housing, historic preservation, and neighborhood revitalization. RUPCO develops and maintains quality, sustainable housing and rental opportunities, inspires understanding and acceptance of affordable housing initiatives, and champions pathways to opportunity. For more information, visit www.rupco.org

About the TD Charitable Foundation

The TD Charitable Foundation is the giving arm of TD Bank U.S. TD Bank US Holding Company and its subsidiaries, including TD Bank, N.A., are collectively known as TD Bank U.S. As the U.S. banking business of The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX and NYSE: TD), a leading North American financial services firm, TD Bank U.S. serves more than 10 million clients and has a network of approximately 1,050 locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Carolinas and Florida. We support our clients and communities with a full range of retail, small business, commercial banking products and services, and more. Since its inception in 2002, the Foundation has distributed over $386 million through donations to local nonprofits from Maine to Florida. More information on the TD Charitable Foundation is available here.

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