Advocating for Housing Stability.
Preventing Homelessness.

WHO WE ARE

Stability Through Advocacy, Inc. (STAY) is a community-based 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Albany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady counties of New York. We provide hands-on support to individuals navigating housing instability, benefits access, and complex service systems. Our work is rooted in a trauma-informed, person-centered approach that meets people where they are.

WHAT WE DO

Housing Advocacy

Improving communication between tenants, landlords, and service providers.

Housing Navigation

Providing direct guidance and support with housing applications and processes.

Benefits Navigation
Providing guidance and direct support with benefits applications and processes.

WHY WE EXIST

Housing instability can be preventable when people have the right support. STAY works to remove barriers that place individuals at risk of losing housing, especially those living with mental health challenges.
Our goal is to provide advocacy, coordination, and community partnerships to help people STAY stably and safely housed in their communities.
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HOW TO GET HELP

Housing systems can be confusing and overwhelming. STAY works alongside individuals to help navigate housing issues and connect to community resources that support housing stability.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

We collaborate with hospitals, social workers, housing providers, and community organizations to support individuals experiencing housing instability.