HAUP Takes another Step forward

A $250,000 Grant from the State of NY Moves it closer to Turning the Dream of New Office Facilities into Reality.

Thanks to the due diligence of New York State Senator Malcolm Smith, Haitian-Americans United for Progress (HAUP) has been awarded a grant of $250,000 towards its capital program.

“We are extremely delighted to receive this award,” said Ms. Elsie Accilien, Executive Director of the 34 year-old multi-service agency, adding:

“We have long looked to the day when we can break ground on new facilities in order to better serve our constituents and the thousands of clients who seek our services. This grant puts us one step closer to that goal.”

In 2005, HAUP had secured a capital grant of $3 million dollars from the City of New York, thanks to the support of Councilman Leroy Comrie. This year’s grant will cover some, not all of the soft costs associated with the renovation of the facilities. Yet to be raised is an additional $150,000 toward soft costs.

“The NY State grant is a vote of confidence in HAUP’s ability to meet the needs of our community. We hope that our many supporters will go the extra mile and help us close the remaining gap with their financial contributions. We are committed to the revitalization of our neighborhood. Moving forward with facilities renovation will also give a tremendous financial and psychological comfort to our neighbors at a time of economic uncertainty.”