News & Events

The City of Beacon Housing Authority will open its waiting list for apartments (located at Tompkins Terrace) subsidized through the Project Based Voucher Program on 10/2/23.  

Apartments (studio – 4 bedroom) are located at Tompkins Terrace in Beacon, NY.  All other waiting list will remain closed at this time.  Income limits are as follows:

Applications will be available for pick up beginning October 2, 2023 at 9:00 am at our main office located at One Forrestal Heights, Beacon, NY 12508. 

Applications will only be issued on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during normal business hours. Applications are available by email – send your request to reception@beaconhousingauthority.org. 

Completed applications must be MAILED to: The City of Beacon Housing Authority, One Forrestal Heights, Beacon, NY 12508 or DROPPED OFF in our lock box at the same location. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted. 

The City of Beacon Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Housing Provider

English novelist E.M. Forster is known for his writing that explored themes such as social classes, imperialism, and personal relationships. In this quote, Forster encourages us to embrace difficult situations and find the strength to overcome them, as that’s what makes life worth living. Ultimately, his quote speaks to the resilience and fortitude that are required to navigate the ups and downs of life with grace and dignity.

BHA August 2023 Newsletter is now available on the BHA Website. Please lick the link below to view:

https://beaconhousingauthority.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/August-Newsletter-2023-Final.pdf

EVENT DETAILS: Event: Open House – ADA Turns 33 – Community Event
Date: Friday, July 28, 2023
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., CEO Doug to present at 5:30 p.m., followed by comments from local legislation and consumers
Location: Independent Living, Inc. 5 Washington Terrace in Newburgh
Parking: Across Street – Activity Center Parking Lot

In this quote, iconic visual artist Andy Warhol emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of our own lives and the world around us. Whether it’s making a personal change or contributing to a larger societal shift, we must actively work toward creating the future we envision — not idly wait for time to do the work for us. By recognizing our own agency and responsibility, we can feel more empowered to take action and make a positive impact on the world.

In a stirring letter to his first wife, the “king of the beats” Jack Kerouac mused beautifully on the power of kindness. Showcasing his developing Buddhist mind frame and ethics, he encouraged practicing the behavior daily. “That’s the story. That’s the message,” he continued, underlining the importance of extending kindness to others before abruptly deciding that “nobody understands it, nobody listens.” Kerouac then proclaimed he would practice kindness anyway, even if those around him didn’t reciprocate, as it’s the right thing to do.

The latest issue of Aging News is now available!

Topics in this issue include:

• Deaths in Falls Increase – But You Can Help
• Volunteer Helpers Wanted at OFA Central Kitchen in Poughkeepsie
• Picnic Volunteers Also Wanted (This Week in Pine Plains)
• Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Now Underway
• Next OFA Friendly Calls Volunteer Orientations and Info Sessions

View or download this issue on DutchessNY.gov (.pdf) >>>

www.dutchessNY.gov

Italian neurologist and Nobel laureate Rita Levi-Montalcini is known for her groundbreaking contributions to the field of neuroscience, including the discovery of the nerve growth factor (NGF), which plays a critical role in the growth and survival of nerve cells. With this quote she encourages individuals to face challenging situations without fear, as these moments can lead to positive outcomes and ultimately shape us into better, more well-rounded human beings.