Stories

Oregon's NeighborWorks Umpqua debuts income tax-prep service
With the support of another local nonprofit, a NeighborWorks member in southern Oregon started a free tax-preparation service, in part to help raise community awareness of tax credits available to low- and moderate-income families.
AmeriCorps VISTA member tackles hunger with NeighborWorks Alaska
Through his work with a network of local organizations in Anchorage, Alaska, a VISTA member explores ways to give residents the skills to feed themselves and fight food insecurity. 
Determined U.S. vet finds home to live in "'til the end of time."
At 75 years old, U.S. Air Force veteran Nelson Yuret never envisioned becoming a homeowner again. Thanks to Tampa Bay CDC, he learned of homeownership services.
Partnership 'furnishes' hope for veterans
Thanks to the help of JDog Junk Removal and Hauling, Housing Development Corp. MidAtlantic is helping central Pennsylvania veterans.
Marie Miller: Restoring trust between police and community
In the news, it's common to see police and residents at odds. But this police officer sees it as her job to build trust among the most vulnerable residents: senior citizens. And for her work, she received a Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership.
Maxine Woodside: Focused on those in greater need
For Maxine Delores Hill Woodside, of Tampa, Florida, adversity at a young age bred inspiration and a burning desire to help others. Her good works have earned her the Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership.
Janet Troutman Simmons: Stepping up when a leader is needed
At 90 years old, Janet Troutman Simmons hasn't slowed down; in fact, she has won the Dorothy Richardson Resident Leadership Award for steadfastly fighting for affordable housing for all.
Gwyn Guidy: Doing the hard work of making change
This Florida resident was taught that one person can't make a difference. But she has proven the power of one, and has earned the Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership in return. 
Ana Rodriguez: Refusing to be sidelined
Ana Rodriguez spent her childhood without roots in any one community. That's why now, she invests so much of herself in her adopted home town, including advocating for the mentally and physically challenged. In recognitioni of her work, she has earned the Dorothy Richarson Award for Resident Leadership.
Rich Clegg: Following his calling
This 2017 Dorothy Richardson Resident Leadership honoree is a "pastor on a mission"--both with foster children and in distressed communities. 

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