Hudson Gateway REALTOR® Foundation Donates to the Center for Safety and Change in New City, NY

September 11, 2023

New City, NY (September 2023) The Hudson Gateway REALTOR® Foundation (HGRF), the charitable arm of the Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS®, recently presented a check for $4,000 to the Center for Safety and Change in New City, New York.


For the past 40 years, the Center for Safety & Change has been offering programs and services for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and other crimes. The Center provides a 24-hour hotline and residential services at a confidential location. This is Rockland County’s only domestic violence emergency shelter. The Center is also the only crime victims’ serving organization in Rockland.

In-person support, support groups, advocacy and counseling are also available for those in need. In addition, the Center established the “Paws for Safety” program in 2011 to provide a safe haven for pets of clients who utilize the residential and non-residential services and need care for their pets.


The Center also provides community outreach, school-based education, sexual harassment prevention training for businesses, as well as customized community and work-based training programs.


“The Center is grateful to the HG Realtor Foundation for generously supporting our staff in assisting victims and survivors to navigate and secure housing,” said Elizabeth Santiago, the Center’s CEO. “Housing for victims of domestic violence is a constant challenge, as many victims/survivors are forced to leave and relocate. Victims often encounter additional challenges after leaving, such as work insecurities due to time off for court appearances and children adapting to a new environment, school and friends.”  

 

Established in 2004 and relaunched in 2013, the HG Realtor Foundation has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to charities and non-profits throughout the Hudson Valley. As concerned members of the communities we work in, the Hudson Gateway REALTOR® Foundation participates in qualified community-based charities who serve the housing, hunger, health, happiness, and humane needs of citizens everywhere.

 

For more information or to apply for funding from the Hudson Gateway REALTOR® Foundation, please visit www.hgrealtorfoundation.com.

 

The Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® is a not-for-profit trade association representing over 14,000 real estate professionals doing business in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, and Orange counties, as well as the Bronx and Manhattan. It is the second largest REALTOR® Association in New York, and one of the largest in the country. 

Spring Market Heats Up Across Hudson Gateway Region as Inventory Remains Tight

By Real Estate In-Depth • April 16, 2026
While limited inventory continues to define much of the region, pockets of opportunity are emerging.

Baby Boomers Dominate the Market as First-Time Buyers Hit Historic Low

By Real Estate In-Depth • April 15, 2026
Today’s market is increasingly driven by equity-rich, repeat buyers, while first-time purchasers continue to face significant barriers to entry.

From Crisis to Conversion: What Yonkers’ $35M Housing Upgrade Signals for the Future of Multifamily Real Estate

By Real Estate In-Depth • April 15, 2026
What began as an infrastructure crisis has evolved into a blueprint for modernization—one that reflects where housing policy, sustainability goals, and real estate operations are heading.

Real Estate Fraud Surges to $275M: What REALTORS® Need to Know Now

By Real Estate In-Depth • April 15, 2026
More than 12,000 real estate transaction complaints were reported last year, highlighting rising financial losses and increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes.

NAR Settlement in Tuccori Case Signals Broader Protection for REALTORS® and Industry Stability

By Real Estate In-Depth • April 15, 2026
Proposed agreement, pending court approval, would resolve homebuyer claims in a class-action antitrust case over buyer-agent commissions.

Rockland County Official Named President, CEO of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress

By John Jordan • April 9, 2026
A native of Rockland County, Obremski has worked in public service in the Hudson Valley for nearly two decades, including roles in community development and municipal law.
More