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10/16/2017

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.

9/25/2017

Tips to turn down the heat on high energy bills

When an economically-depressed rural community needed help with utility bills, NeighborWorks of Grays Harbor worked with residents to offer help.

9/22/2017

Perseverance leads to prosperity for Mutual Housing Association of Hawaii resident

The Mutual Housing Association of Hawaii embraced Yoana Amond as an active volunteer and engaged resident, giving her the opportunity to attend a Community Leadership Institute.

9/20/2017

Rural Neighborhood: Avoids Hurricane Irma's wrath and responds to resident needs

Rural Neighborhoods Inc. worked to shutter nearly 1,000 rental homes on Florida's west and east coasts and urged residents to evacuate Hurricane Irma.

9/15/2017

Centro Campesino provides affordable home for amputee athlete

During Lazaro Cordera's recovery, it became clear that he and his family needed to find an affordable home where his special needs could be met. During a conversation with his social worker, a NeighborWorks network member came up.

9/14/2017

NeighborWorks Waco's Hammers & Heels: Empowering homeowners to take pride in their purchase

Post-purchase maintenance and repair is often an overlooked aspect of homeownership. That's why NeighborWorks Waco conceived "Hammers & Heels."

9/12/2017

Mutual Housing youth get crucial after-school support

Mutual Housing California wants all of its resident students to know that college is a real option for them and to provides the environment and support necessary for students to succeed.

9/12/2017

Food makes a natural community development tool

If it's true that the quickest way to people's hearts is through their stomach, then it's so surprise why Champs Diner in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, is beloved by so many in the community.