New Albany Dedicates $500,000 to Affordable Housing Partnership

New Albany Dedicates $500,000 to Affordable Housing Partnership

Did you know that April is NEW HOMES month in America? Developing affordable and market-rate housing has been a top priority for the City of New Albany. What better way to celebrate New Homes month than by helping support one of New Albany’s longest running housing partners, Habitat for Humanity!

At today’s New Albany Redevelopment Commission meeting, the board moved to support the construction of a new HEADQUARTERS for Habitat for Humanity through a $500,000 American Rescue Plan grant. Habitat for Humanity primarily serves low-income, single-parent families with young children by developing affordable housing, providing a stable and healthy environment for the family.

With their new headquarters, Habitat for Humanity will be able to add additional services for young families in New Albany. The new space will include classrooms for innovative educational opportunities, as well as a warehouse and workshop space in order to store building materials. The new Habitat for Humanity Headquarters will be built along Barack Obama Way in New Albany’s industrial park.

“Recent investments, both public and private, are fueling growth in New Albany,” stated Mayor Jeff Gahan. “Affordable housing options are key to our continued success. This new partnership with Habitat for Humanity will ensure new housing options well into the future.”