VLG Joel Kiryas Housing Authority

Established in 1952, the Poughkeepsie Public Housing Authority is a nonprofit organization that promotes affordable housing and economic opportunities to the residents of Poughkeepsie area in New York. The authority manages various public housing sites with more than 350 units that houses approximately 1,200 residents. In addition, through federally-funded Section 8 Housing Program, it offers assistance to nearly 80 families. The Poughkeepsie Public Housing Authority specializes in several property development and management services. Located in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., the authority s subsidiary includes Hudson Valley Development and Management Corporation.

MBD Community Housing Corporation offers housing development, property management and community services. It provides apartments that offer various amenities, such as elevators, parking and laundry. The community services include adult education programs, crime prevention and reduction projects, health screening and referrals, open space development, parenting skills workshops and youth and senior citizen services. It also offers employment services, which include skill assessment, resume preparation, career planning, job search assistance, placement and retention follow-up. The company also offers a shopping center which houses a supermarket and pharmacy. MBD Community Housing Corporation was founded in 1974 and is located in Bronx, N.Y.