Survey affirms connection between trust and income ability to build wealth
A new NeighborWorks America survey focused on financial health reveals a sizable gap in trust and financial stability for lower income households and women.
NeighborWorks America recognized with 2023 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation
Cigna Healthcare has selected NeighborWorks America as a recipient of its 2023 Silver-level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a workplace well-being program.
NeighborWorks America names Nakeasha L Sanders Small as general counsel and corporate secretary
NeighborWorks America’s board of directors and President and CEO Marietta Rodriguez announced the appointment of Nakeasha L. Sanders-Small to serve as the organization's general counsel and corporate secretary.
Survey Nearly 3 4 of baby boomers use no homebuying resources
Homeownership feels out of reach for a majority of long-term renters, and especially so for baby boomers. But nearly 3/4 of baby boomers (72%) use no resources designed to help people become homeowners — significantly more than any other generation, according to a new survey from NeighborWorks America. This survey seeks to better understand Americans' experiences related to social isolation and offer solutions from NeighborWorks America that can ensure healthy, thriving communities.
Survey Impacts of social isolation particularly harm historically marginalized groups
Right now, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls loneliness an urgent health threat
with health effects as bad as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. And who is most at risk of feeling the negative impacts of social isolation? Historically marginalized groups, a new survey from NeighborWorks America reports.
Survey Social isolation critically impacts people living in urban areas, lower income Americans, an
While most Americans feel a sense of community through their family, friends, neighbors or educational institutions, the impacts of social isolation are particularly felt among historically marginalized groups, including lower-income Americans and Black and Hispanic communities, and those living in urban areas, according to a new survey from NeighborWorks America.
New report Pandemic prompted nonprofits to pivot programs, expand roles to meet community need
COVID-19 and its aftermath have shifted how NeighborWorks network organizations serve their communities, and NeighborWorks America’s new report highlights how the nearly 250 nonprofits pivoted their programs and services, met residents’ needs and helped keep communities healthy, safe and connected.
A majority of Americans are concerned about a lack of affordable housing in their communities, but few agree there is strong or sufficient leadership speaking on behalf of affordable housing or that resident voices are being heard, according to a new survey from NeighborWorks America.