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6/3/2022

NeighborWorks America celebrates NeighborWorks Week and positive impact of empowering communities, creating housing stability

NeighborWorks Week is recognized annually during the first week of June. The 39th year of the weeklong celebration this year falls on June 4-11 and the NeighborWorks network of service organizations will celebrate "Empowering Communities for Success."

10/21/2021

New coalition of leading affordable housing advocates jointly appeal for meaningful GSE Duty to Serve plans

In the face of a mounting housing affordability crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, 20 leading affordable housing organizations today urged the Federal Housing Finance Agency to require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to substantially improve their Duty to Serve proposals before the regulator approves them.

8/26/2021

NeighborWorks America offers tips to empower homeowners and renters during National Preparedness Month and all year

As National Preparedness Month approaches, NeighborWorks America urges homeowners and renters to apply some essential tips to prepare for potential emergencies and natural disasters.

2/17/2021

Symposium on expanding shared equity housing highlights innovations and best practices in community-owned land

One way to build long-term wealth is through homeownership. At NeighborWorks America's virtual symposium, experts shared equity housing models, specific types of housing strategies that create permanently affordable homes, build wealth for families and create equitable communities.

6/4/2020

Six Puerto Rico nonprofits chosen for inaugural Puerto Rico Leadership Development Initiative cohort

Six Puerto Rico nonprofits will receive funds, technical assistance, mentoring and peer learning from Enterprise Community Partners, NeighborWorks America and Fundación Comunitaria de Puerto Rico to build long-term capacity.

1/22/2019

New network will strengthen Puerto Rico nonprofits to accelerate hurricane recovery and address community needs more effectively

Enterprise Community Partners, NeighborWorks America and the Puerto Rico Community Foundation launch the Puerto Rico Nonprofit Capacity Building Network to strengthen community-based organizations.

8/14/2018

More than 1,800 community-development professionals to convene in Louisville, boosting local economy by $2.7 million

An estimated $2.7 million boost will come to the Louisville economy when community-development professionals from around the country convene in the city for the NeighborWorks Training Institute Aug. 20-24.

5/30/2018

NeighborWorks America recognizes 35th annual week of service

During NeighborWorks Week, nonprofits around the country will organize more than 150 events, ranging from neighborhood cleanups, to park beautification, to classes on financial literacy and homeownership.

1/30/2018

NeighborWorks America awards $100,000 in grants to nonprofits to identify strategies to address gentrification

NeighborWorks America aims to find what new ideas can help to mitigate the negative effects of gentrification and ensure that residents benefit from positive change in their communities.

10/5/2017

NeighborWorks America awards $800,000 in grants to nonprofits in communities impacted by hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria

NeighborWorks America (formally known as the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp.) announced that it awarded $800,000 in grants to 20 organizations in communities affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.

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Annual Report FY 2021

NeighborWorks America's mission is to help meet the housing and community development needs in communities across the nation. In 2021, that mission was more critical than ever. Read our annual report to learn how we, along with NeighborWorks network organizations, are making an impact. If you're interested in speaking to an expert or learning more information, please contact media@nw.org or 202-760-4097.

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