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THE WAIT LIST FOR THE BEACON HOUSING AUTHORITY IS NOW CLOSED

August 31, 2022 | by Editor BHA

The City of Beacon Housing Authority has closed its waiting list for both the Tenant Based and the Project Based Housing Choice Voucher Programs.

The waiting list closed at 12pm on August 31, 2022. No further applications will be issued or received past the deadline.

All fully completed applications must have been submitted to the Beacon Housing Authority or postmarked by the August 31, 2022 deadline.

Any incomplete, illegible, or late applications will be returned to sender.

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

Mediation of Dutchess County Introduces there New Website to Residents of Dutchess County

August 30, 2022 | by Editor BHA

**Our new website is live!**
And it’s all about empowering **your** choices. Click here to see!

Accessibility is key

Three individuals are in an office scene with plants. One person is standing, has white hair and skin, a green sweater and blue pants. Another is pregnant and seated, has black skin and brown hair, wearing a yellow top and blue pants. Another is walking, has brown skin and hair, and is wearing a red sweatshirt and blue jeans.

A resource for the community

Whether you’re in the midst of dispute or looking to learn and volunteer – our new website can help you find your way. As ever, we’re here to help turn conflict into conversation. If you (or someone you know) are looking for resolution support

resourced by the community

As with all of our work, many hands made this possible. We’d like to take a quick moment to express our appreciation for our partners, colleagues, and neighbors, who offered feedback; our staff, volunteers, and board, who shared their insights throughout the process; Drake Creative, who collaborated, designed, and developed our new website; and Dutchess County Agency Partner Grant Infrastructure Program, which helped pay for enhanced accessibility and security.

Thank you all

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TODAY’S DAILY INSPRIRATIONAL QUOTE ~ Maya Angelou

| by Editor BHA

Writer Maya Angelou is best known for her heartrending 1969 memoir “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” which describes a childhood that was unsteady and often traumatic, including a five-year period where she became mute after an assault. But she blossomed in young adulthood, discovering a love for literature and writing. Angelou was the first Black woman to drive a San Francisco streetcar, and tried out careers in singing and acting before becoming a writer. Her remarkable life experiences stand as a reminder that bold action makes our lives fuller and more interesting — as long as we continue to embrace what’s possible.

DAILY INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE ~ Gilda Radner

August 25, 2022 | by Editor BHA

When it came time for comic performer Gilda Radner to title her candid 1989 autobiography, the Emmy winner decided on one of her famous catchphrases (as Roseanne Roseannadanna) from *Saturday Night Live*: “It’s always something.” Radner’s brutally honest book dealt with her sudden confrontation with death after a terminal cancer diagnosis at age 40, and also reflected on how to best live out one’s days. With these words, Radner concludes that life often does not go according to plan, and true happiness can depend on how we react and move forward when life changes course.

Upcoming Free Marketplaces brought to you by The Fareground Organization

August 24, 2022 | by Editor BHA

Free Marketplaces

Fri, Sept. 9, 2022, 11AM-12PM, 194 Tompkins Terrace, Beacon, NY, 12508

Wed, Sept. 14, 2022, 1-2PM, 31 Eliza Street, Beacon, NY, 12508

At Fareground Free Marketplaces, we offer vegetables, fruits, proteins, pantry staples, and toiletries. Please share this info with anyone who might benefit from this offering. Please bring your own bags.

TODAY’S DAILY INSPRIATIONAL QUOTE ~ Pema Chödrön

| by Editor BHA

A beloved Buddhist teacher and author, Pema Chödrön has studied Tibetan Buddhism since 1974, and is now a resident teacher at Gampo Abbey, a Western Buddhist monastery in Nova Scotia. Her books, which interpret Buddhist philosophy for a Western audience, often invite the reader to let go of the need for control, and instead lean into life’s frequent upheavals and changes. Here, she reminds us that the moments we feel the most off balance are deceptive: They are also often the moments in which we experience the most growth.

FAREGROUND ORGANIZATION HAS FREE MARKETPLACE SCHEDULED FOR TODAY 8/17/22

August 17, 2022 | by Editor BHA

SORRY FOR THE LATE NOTICE , PLEASE SHARE ABOVE INFORMATION WITH FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!

TODAY’S DAILY INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE ~ Henry Rollins

August 16, 2022 | by Editor BHA

To iconic punk artist Henry Rollins, being stagnant and unimaginative is among the biggest transgressions one can make in life. From his time as the frontman for the pioneering hard-core band Black Flag, to his work as a vocal advocate for social change, Rollins is constantly challenging himself and others to break the mold. As a musician, poet, radio host, and actor, he is known for his passion, intensity, and refusal to stop creating. With these words from his 1997 collection of writing, “The Portable Henry Rollins,” Rollins challenges us to travel down life’s unbeaten paths, do things our own way, and embrace the qualities that make us unique.

TODAY’S DAILY INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE ~ Simone Weil

August 12, 2022 | by Editor BHA

French philosopher Simone Weil paid close attention to the world around her, even from a young age: At five years old, during World War I, she refused sugar because French soldiers at the front didn’t have access to it. She went on to study and teach philosophy, and became a prolific social activist: In addition to attending numerous protests and writing for leftist publications, she became a member of the French Resistance during World War II. Her words remind us that when we give our attention to something or someone, we are giving one of the most precious parts of ourselves.

TODAY’S DAILY INSPRIATIONAL QUOTE ~ Judi Dench

August 11, 2022 | by Editor BHA

Ophelia. Queen Elizabeth I. Queen Victoria. M. These are just a few of the iconic characters Dame Judi Dench has portrayed on screen and onstage, to great acclaim and many awards. Success has certainly not eluded her, but her colorful words here are a warning to stay humble. Despite her many accolades, she’s never been considered a prima donna or difficult to work with; no torrid stories follow her from set to set. Here, one of Britain’s greatest actors shares her thoughts on keeping one’s head — and not letting fame, ego, or riches blind us to who we are.