Stories

Tips to turn down the heat on high energy bills
When an economically-depressed rural community needed help with utility bills, NeighborWorks of Grays Harbor worked with residents to offer help.
Perseverance leads to prosperity for Mutual Housing Association of Hawaii resident
The Mutual Housing Association of Hawaii embraced Yoana Amond as an active volunteer and engaged resident, giving her the opportunity to attend a Community Leadership Institute.
Rural Neighborhood: Avoids Hurricane Irma's wrath and responds to resident needs
Rural Neighborhoods Inc. worked to shutter nearly 1,000 rental homes on Florida's west and east coasts and urged residents to evacuate Hurricane Irma.
Centro Campesino provides affordable home for amputee athlete
During Lazaro Cordera's recovery, it became clear that he and his family needed to find an affordable home where his special needs could be met. During a conversation with his social worker, a NeighborWorks network member came up.
NeighborWorks Waco's Hammers & Heels: Empowering homeowners to take pride in their purchase
Post-purchase maintenance and repair is often an overlooked aspect of homeownership. That's why NeighborWorks Waco conceived "Hammers & Heels."
Food makes a natural community development tool
If it's true that the quickest way to people's hearts is through their stomach, then it's so surprise why Champs Diner in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, is beloved by so many in the community.
Mutual Housing youth get crucial after-school support
Mutual Housing California wants all of its resident students to know that college is a real option for them and to provides the environment and support necessary for students to succeed.
NeighborWorks member helps farmworker become college graduate
In addition to providing safe, affordable housing for farmworker families, Tierra del Sol connects families to other resources in the community.
The best move ever: We didn't have to move
Sometimes One Roof Community Housing in Duluth, Minnesota, is able to do more than just lend money to fix a roof or replace a water heater.
Digital storytelling encourages community engagement
Elderly and disabled residents were able to share their stories with the broader community through a digital storytelling project created by Willamette Neighborhood Housing Services.

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