Stories

The sale of a neglected historic landmark for Raleigh's African-American community highlighted concerns about gentrification and displacement. DHIC stepped in to create a redevelopment plan that would respect the neighborhood's culture and respond to residents' needs.

How do you incorporate affordable housing into an affluent community in a way that is welcomed by all? A NeighborWorks member from New Hampshire shows how.

Many of us are only one crisis away from being homeless. Fortunately, this single mom got the immediate help she needed and how has a secure home.

Seniors living at home alone after the death or move of loved ones can easily slip into depression. But Nevada HAND’s independent-living community helps them re-connect and offer their skills to others.

In 1998, the Orlando Neighborhood Improvement Corp. recognized a need in the community: Many of the after-school programs simply didn't meet the needs of the city's at-risk youth. So the ONIC Resident Services Program sought partners to help develop alternate after-school options.

Mary Richards not only attended the three-day Community Leadership Institute with her friend but came away motivated at the prospect of inspiring others to work together and create a sense of community.

When you’re elderly and not in the habit of exercising, the thought of getting in shape at this stage of life can be intimidating. But a NeighborWorks member in Pennsylvania has found a way to help seniors get fit while sitting in their chairs.

Maine program to support business start-ups helps boost the community economy while making healthy, local foods accessible to residents.

In 2011 a tornado struck Tuscaloosa, Alabama, completely leveling businesses and residential communities. The city began the difficult task of finding housing for their most vulnerable residents.

Providence's West End neighborhood, a culturally and economically diverse community, is populated by mostly low-income and moderate-income households, over 38 percent of whom are immigrants. Access to healthy food, social services and support was limited until West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation and its partners addressed issues in the neighborhood.