Stories

The arc of a Chatham superhero
“I want to bring this housing complex to life,” says Yorli Huff, a former undercover drug agent and superhero.
Good bargain helps renter become homeowner
After renting an apartment for two years, Ashley Johnson knew she wanted to be a homeowner, preferably in Detroit, where she works for the Girl Scouts.
When this resident sees ‘room for improvement,’ she gets to work
As a resident of the College Park neighborhood in Las Vegas for 54 years, RaeAnn Peterson didn’t stand around and wait for someone else to fix problems in her neighborhood. Peterson identified several elderly individuals whose homes needed some tender loving care.
Women's History Month: Gail Latimore
For more than 35 years, our network of more than 240 nonprofit organizations provide a number of services to their communities, including access to homeownership and safe, affordable rental housing. At the helm of 40 percent of these organizations are female leaders. During Women's History Month, we celebrate these women and their accomplishments in community development.
Financial capability programs make 'cents' for renters
Financial security is critical for both the residents served by NeighborWorks America network member Community Housing Partners and the greater area. Thus, the nonprofit organization focuses its resident-services program on the financial capability of its multifamily residents.
Women's History Month: Rebecca Reynolds
For more than 35 years, our network of more than 240 nonprofit organizations provide a number of services to their communities, including access to homeownership and safe, affordable rental housing. At the helm of 40 percent of these organizations are female leaders.
Supportive housing helps family troubled by mental illness
Due to mental illness, Matthew Bowers had trouble holding down a job. His family was facing the prospect of becoming homeless, just as he and his wife became parents. Fortunately, a NeighborWorks member called A Community of Friends had the perfect place for him and his family to live.
Women's History Month: Dora Leong Gallo
For more than 35 years, our network of more than 240 nonprofit organizations provide a number of services to their communities, including access to homeownership and safe, affordable rental housing. At the helm of 40 percent of these organizations are female leaders. During Women's History Month, we celebrate these women and their accomplishments in community development.
New board member helps AHEAD better serve veterans
NeighborWorks member AHEAD is refocusing its efforts to serve New Hampshire veterans, and it has the perfect new board member to assist: local resident and retired Brig. Gen. Peter Corey.
Women's History Month: Patricia Garcia Duarte
For more than 35 years, our network of more than 240 nonprofit organizations provide a number of services to their communities, including access to homeownership and safe, affordable rental housing. At the helm of 40 percent of these organizations are female leaders. During Women's History Month, we celebrate these women and their accomplishments in community development.

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