Home / Media Center

Stories

Displaying results 31-40 (of 308)

|< < 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 > >|

1/26/2018

Grant allows community health clinic to expand

Grant funding is making it possible for a free public health clinic run in partnership with a NeighborWorks America member in Paso Robles, California, to expand its hours and services.

1/19/2018

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.

1/8/2018

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.

11/1/2017

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.

10/31/2017

Partnership 'furnishes' hope for veterans

Thanks to the help of JDog Junk Removal and Hauling, Housing Development Corp. MidAtlantic is helping central Pennsylvania veterans.

10/16/2017

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.

10/16/2017

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.

10/16/2017

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.

10/16/2017

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.