April 2019
CHI Receives Unconditional Approval as a Housing Counseling Agency from the Department of Housing & Urban Development
A recent compliance audit of CHI from the federal Department of Housing & Urban Development's Office of Housing Counseling yielded a stellar review resulting in its unconditional approval of CHI as a housing counseling agency for the next three years.

Housing Program Specialist Matthew Finn states, “I wanted to give recognition for the wonderful job you are doing in the community. Between the staff inside the office and those out in the field, your agency is making a wide outreaching positive effect for the local area.” 

CHI has been a HUD-approved housing counseling agency since 1997 when it established its Homeownership Program, providing counseling, education and down payment grant assistance to income-qualified first-time home buyers in Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester Counties. Since that time, CHI has distributed over $17 million in grant assistance to over 800 first-time home buyers.
Funding for Foreclosure Prevention Counseling Extended
Governor Cuomo's approved budget includes $20 million allocated to foreclosure prevention services across New York State. The funds will be made available to the Attorney General’s Office for the Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP) to continue there. While we are unsure of further specifics at this time, it is wonderful news for the thousands of households that need this vital assistance.

Thank you to Empire Justice Center and the many individuals who worked tirelessly to get this included in the budget.
Sterling National Bank Charitable Foundation Supports CHI's Homeownership Program
Vladimer Ortega, CRA Officer at Sterling National Bank (pictured on the right) , presented a $7,500 check from the bank's Foundation to CHI Executive Director Alexander H. Roberts on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. The donation marks the second year the Foundation has supported CHI's first-time home buyer counseling, education and grants assistance program.

Thank you so much to Sterling National Bank for its support! As a nonprofit, CHI relies upon the generosity of corporations, foundations and individuals to continue offering these vital programs.

For more information about CHI's Homeownership Program, or to make a donation, please  visit our website  . 
CHI Awarded $15,000 to Support Educational Expansion on Long Island
CHI is proud to be one of 19 nonprofit organizations to receive a grant in the first funding round of 2019 from the Long Island Community Foundation. This generous support will allow for the expansion of CHI's educational program with the creation of a new classroom space in a Riverhead men's shelter. As we begin to build this out, we will share photos of our progress and information about the impact of the program. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to better serve our clients by adding this vital program for our singles population.

Thank you to the Board and Staff at the Long Island Community Foundation for your incredible support. Click here to view the full list of grant recipients.
Save The Date for CHI's Annual Benefit
How To Get $25,000 in Down Payment Assistance
to Buy Your First Home
CHI offers grant assistance to first-time home buyers toward the down payment and rehabilitation costs associated with purchasing a home on Long Island and in Westchester. To learn if you qualify, please register and attend an upcoming home buyer orientation.





You must attend an orientation to apply for the grant.
Your support enables CHI to meet the increased need for housing and services, especially to the children of our communities. 

Community Housing Innovations, Inc. is a nonprofit organization providing housing and human services that support social and economic independence.

With offices in White Plains and Patchogue