MISSION

North Country Rural Development (NRDC) Coalition is a non-profit organization established in 1984 for the purpose of connecting and enhancing our Tri-County service area through housing restoration, downtown revitalization, historic preservation, and community development programs.

North Country Rural

Welcome to NRDC

The North Country Rural Development Coalition

As our 40th year of service begins, we reflect on all that we have been able to accomplish through the support of our partners, friends, local governments, and community. Thank you for your confidence in us – but there is much more work to be done, and we can’t do it without you.

NRDC is committed to addressing economic disparities, and we are energized about moving forward with our housing programs, downtown revitalization, historic preservation projects, and economic development initiatives that will genuinely improve many people’s lives in our area. We try to provide various options for individuals and businesses to invest in our organization each year.

Join us in making real change in 2024 by investing in our community’s future. Your support allows us to continue to provide safe and quality housing rehabilitation, tackle food insecurity, and promote revitalization in our downtown community. Imagine what we can do together to impact more lives in the future. If you are interested in joining NRDC as a 2024 Corporate Sponsor or Member, we would be grateful for your support. Please fill out the interest form (located here) or call our office for more information! Together, we will continue the mission that began 40 years ago: to preserve homes, support people, and revitalize our communities.

NRDC Statistics

Working Hard for Our Service Area

40

years in service

$200,000

Planning and Technical Assistance grants administered for the Town of Ticonderoga and local Businesses

$21,000

Raised locally for in 2023 for our “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” emergency repair grants program

$30,176,025.88

in Grants Funds Secured and Administered

$800,000

in Parks and Recreation Grants Administered

$13,000

Raised locally for “Project End School Hunger” in 2022

885+

Home Rehab Projects Completed in Essex, Washington, and Warren Counties

$10,925,000

in Housing Grant Programs Administered

$600,000

Essex County Land Bank

$4,300,000

Mainstreet Business and Historic Preservation Grants Administered

$220,000

in Past School Backpack and Summer Scholarship Programs Raised

Pride Programs
NRDC Programs
Pride builds community
Contractors

We always need licensed general contractors, plumbers, electricians, roofers, HVAC contractors, and more. We also utilize services such as rubbish removal, septic services, painters, and more. Contact us to donate your services. Please contact the NRDC office if you are interested. Additonally, we also post projects as they become available.

Pride Programs
Donate – Sponsor

NRDC relies on people like you and we welcome your donations (in any amount) and sponsorship (by level). Your support allows us to continue to provide safe and quality housing rehabilitation, tackle food insecurity, and promote revitalization in our downtown community.

Open Donations

Please use this Donation area if you would simply like to make a donation. If you would like to receive invitations to our events and meetings (and join the fun!), consider becoming a sponsor instead.

Your Open Donations go into the following funds:

  • Neighbors Helping Neighbors (Any amount)
  • Community Fund (Any amount)
  • General Operating Fund Donation (Any amount)

(click the donate button above then enter your preferred conation amount)

Sponsorship

We offer levels of sponsorship, each of which comes with perks, including invitations to our Wine & Swine event. We offer the following levels:

  • NRDC Member ($25)
  • Good Neighbor ($100)
  • House Builder ($250)
  • Street Builder ($500)
  • Community Builder ($750)
  • Founder’s Circle ($1,000)

(click the sponsorship button above then enter your preferred membership level amount)

NRDC Partners

Essex County IDA
Ticonderoga Chamber of Commerce
Town of Ticonderoga
Adirondack Foundation
Dept of Environmental Conservation
Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
Champlain Valley Nat Heritage Partnership
UMV Health
Rural Housing Coalition
Housing Trust Fund Corporation
Homes and Community Renewal
Stearts
Dpt of Environmental
United Way
Rural Advocates
Charles R Wood Foundation
Classic County Seal
Pivot Energy
Sylvamo
Neural Tornado
Vertex Foundation
Mara Vradenburg