As NeighborWorks America wraps up an impactful year – during which the national nonprofit celebrated its 45th anniversary of creating and preserving affordable housing and strengthening communities – staff members look back on the moments that instilled them with the most pride.

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One by one, the women looked out over an audience of resident leaders who, like themselves, have impacted and strengthened their communities. The women, recipients of NeighborWorks America’s 2024 Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership, have made their communities safer and more beautiful, have fought for health and equity, and have helped rebuild after a devastating wildfire. Richardson is known for creating the model upon which NeighborWorks was based when she and her neighbors gathered bankers, government officials and other partners to fight neglect and disinvestment due to redlining in their Northside Pittsburgh neighborhood in the 1960s. NeighborWorks presented the awards named for the leader earlier this month during an inspirational ceremony in Baltimore. Throughout the evening, the honorees shared their hopes, their wisdom and their calls to action.
Summary: Leslie Radcliffe understands leadership as service. And she’s committed to serving her neighbors and community. Learn more about this resident leader and why NeighborWorks America will honor her with the Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership.