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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Insurance WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.
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- WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 .
- A majority (51%) of baby boomers who are long-term renters strongly agree that homeownership isn't attainable for them, compared to 45% of both Generation X and millenials.
- NeighborWorks' survey spotlights a need for homebuying resources to help renters see that homeownership is still possible.
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Tourism WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.
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- But the impacts of social isolation haven't affected people equally.
- "Investment in comprehensive community development is critical right now to help communities become more resilient in the future , particularly for historically marginalized groups who've faced systemic challenges that remain today."
- In fiscal year 2022, 93 network organizations (38%) had services designed to promote community ties, either with support to reduce social isolation or with assistance integrating into the community.
- These services create opportunities to build relationships with each other around healthy activities and supporting their well-being.
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.
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- According to the survey, 74% of Americans said they are concerned about the lack of affordable housing in their community, however, only 1 in 4 feel their voice is being heard on the issue (26%).
- "At a time when affordable housing is not just a policy challenge but a moral imperative, it is critical that community leaders and residents unite with a resounding, collective voice in support for affordable housing," said NeighborWorks America's President & CEO Marietta Rodriguez.
- "Residents particularly play a pivotal role in being heard because of their intimate understanding of the housing needs in their neighborhoods.
- Dorothy Richardson was a groundbreaker in the movement for community-driven affordable housing and the leading force behind the creation of the agency that is NeighborWorks today.
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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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NeighborWorks America Chicago, IL, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An Aug. 23 symposium in downtown Chicago will present solutions to build climate-resilient communities.
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- Chicago, IL, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 series on advancing equity for people of color.
- BlocPower previously was named to the second annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, which highlights companies that make an extraordinary impact around the world.
- “More than 80 courses will equip housing and community development professionals with the skills and knowledge to transform people’s lives.”
Several courses during the Training Institute continue the theme of climate resilience and intentionally serving people of color, such as:
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NeighborWorks America San Francisco, CA, May 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 1,400 housing and community-development professionals from around the country will convene in San Francisco for the NeighborWorks Training Institute May 1-5 .
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- San Francisco, CA, May 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 1,400 housing and community-development professionals from around the country will convene in San Francisco for the NeighborWorks Training Institute May 1-5 .
- “San Francisco’s unique culture and innovative programs in affordable housing and community development make the city an ideal setting for the NeighborWorks Training Institute,” said NeighborWorks America President & CEO Marietta Rodriguez.
- In addition to the training institute, NeighborWorks America supports organizations working to serve the San Francisco community throughout the year.
- Press credentials will be available on-site at Hilton San Francisco Union Square (333 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102.)
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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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Insurance The report, “Advancing the Promise of Shared Equity Housing Models,” highlights results from the first three years of NeighborWorks America’s Shared Equity Initiative and suggests that shared equity housing acts as a “stepping stone” toward traditional homeownership for residents who would otherwise remain renters while also helping to prevent displacement and gentrification.
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- The report, “Advancing the Promise of Shared Equity Housing Models,” highlights results from the first three years of NeighborWorks America’s Shared Equity Initiative and suggests that shared equity housing acts as a “stepping stone” toward traditional homeownership for residents who would otherwise remain renters while also helping to prevent displacement and gentrification.
- Since 2019, NeighborWorks America’s Shared Equity Initiative has provided $3.8 million to 39 NeighborWorks network organizations to plan, launch or grow shared equity programs; designed and delivered new training courses; supported the evaluation of shared equity models; and provided capacity-building tools.
- NeighborWorks America prioritizes equity and inclusion, and its shared equity work focuses on creating outcomes that further racial equity.
- The NeighborWorks Shared Equity Initiative is made possible due to a series of targeted Congressional appropriations for shared equity housing starting in fiscal year 2019 through fiscal year 2023.
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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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NeighborWorks America “NeighborWorks America has a deep history in supporting local resident leaders to create solutions to their community’s most pressing challenges,” said NeighborWorks America President & CEO Marietta Rodriguez. “We know communities achieve better outcomes for everyone when residents have a say in community change -- residents who live there and know the unique needs of their neighborhoods.”
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- NeighborWorks America will provide community leaders the opportunity to gather with others and inspire, connect and celebrate the barriers overcome the last two years.
- Then the Community Leadership Institute Class of 2022 can return home to complete their community project to make their mark where they live.
- NeighborWorks America has a deep history in supporting local resident leaders to create solutions to their communitys most pressing challenges, said NeighborWorks America President & CEO Marietta Rodriguez.
- Follow NeighborWorks America on social media (#NWcommunity), tag NeighborWorks America @neighborworks and visit NeighborWorks.org to learn more about how resident leadership and community engagement are at the core of NeighborWorks Americas work.
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Management Despite continued efforts, its important to note that the disparities in homeownership that existed in the 1960s still exist.
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- Despite continued efforts, its important to note that the disparities in homeownership that existed in the 1960s still exist.
- NeighborWorks America's experience also shows us that homeownership is vital to closing the racial wealth gap and building generational wealth.
- "Our focus is on making homeownership education and financial guidance/coaching accessible to people," said NeighborWorks America'sSenior Vice President of National Initiatives, Lee Anne Adams .
- However, people are concerned that their money wont last (60%), and they need more financial guidance around basic financial resources such as acquiring and using credit cards (52%).
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NeighborWorks America Washington, D.C., May 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NeighborWorks America President & CEO Marietta Rodriguez today announced the appointment of Arturo Weldon to serve as the organizations executive vice president and chief information officer (CIO).
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- Washington, D.C., May 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NeighborWorks America President & CEO Marietta Rodriguez today announced the appointment of Arturo Weldon to serve as the organizations executive vice president and chief information officer (CIO).
- Weldon will join NeighborWorks Americas officers in executive management and lead information technology and services operations.
- I am so pleased to welcome Arturo Weldon to NeighborWorks America as our incoming CIO.
- Weldon comes to NeighborWorks America with more than 28 years of experience in leveraging technology to drive organizational transformation and growth.
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Thursday, September 9, 2021
After receiving funding through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 earlier this year, NeighborWorks America designed the Housing Stability Counseling Program (HSCP) for nationwide implementation.
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- After receiving funding through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 earlier this year, NeighborWorks America designed the Housing Stability Counseling Program (HSCP) for nationwide implementation.
- "With the implementation of the Housing Stability Counseling Program, we know that we are helping to mitigate the risk of eviction and foreclosure for some very vulnerable populations.
- NeighborWorks is proud to have a role in addressing the housing stability needs of people across the country.
- NeighborWorks America offers grant funding, peer exchange, technical assistance, evaluation tools, and access to training as the nation's leading trainer of housing and community development professionals.
