Press Releases

An Aug. 23 symposium in downtown Chicago will present solutions to build climate-resilient communities.  “Climate
Resilience: Fostering Wealth, Health and Sustainability in Communities of Color” is the third in a year-long serieson advancing equity for people of color.

NeighborWorks America President & CEO Marietta Rodriguez has been named one of the top working executives in the nonprofit sector on The Nonprofit Times’ 2023 NPT Power & Influence Top 50 list. The awards recognize 50 of the sector’s leaders for innovation, influence on the broader sector, and for developing organizational models that can be replicated.

NeighborWorks America serves individuals and families by using comprehensive approaches to affordable housing and community development.

NeighborWorks America announced that it awarded $2.76 million in grants to 15 NeighborWorks network organizations to plan, launch or grow shared equity housing programs.

Since 1992, the Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership has recognized resident leaders who inspire solidarity in their neighborhoods through cultural and community-driven strategies and work.

NeighborWorks America announced the election of Rodney E. Hood as its board chair, effective June 23. Hood succeeds Martin Gruenberg of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

As the nation celebrates National Homeownership Month in June and how to increase opportunities for future homeowners, NeighborWorks America is proud to have increased the number of urban homeowners it has preserved by 97% since fiscal year 2020.

NeighborWorks network empowers people to prepare for homeownership through housing counseling and financial coaching and helps increase access to homeownership.

Starting today, new federal rules may affect how much people pay for a mortgage backed by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. The changes are designed to make homeownership more accessible and level the playing field for homebuyers. NeighborWorks America's expert is available to discuss how the new mortgage fee changes impact homebuyers and how sustainable, affordable homeownership is more likely to flourish if one receives housing counseling and financial coaching.

Second event in year-long symposia series to highlight advancing equity for people of color; real estate convening will discuss embedding resident-led practices in real estate development.