Press Releases

NeighborWorks America Names Cormac Molloy Director of Sustainability and Resilience, National Real Estate Programs
New Position to Help NeighborWorks Members Access and Invest Billions of Dollars in Multifamily and Single-family Residential Energy Improvement Capital
NeighborWorks America Launches Program to Help Nonprofit Apartment Owners and Developers Access Billions in Capital to Increase Energy Efficiency
Washington, D.C. – NeighborWorks America has launched a new training program to help nonprofit rental housing developers and owners access billions of dollars in federal grants and tax credits to increase the energy efficiency, resiliency and financial stability of their apartment portfolios in partnership with the private sector. Registration is now open to all professionals interested in accessing this opportunity. The program that will have its first gathering at the NeighborWorks Training Institute (NTI) scheduled for February 10-14, 2025 in Philadelphia. The training program is part of a larger strategic focus at NeighborWorks to help nonprofit owners of affordable rental housing manage increasing financial pressure in their portfolios driven by higher insurance premiums and operating costs.
NeighborWorks America awards $500,000 in grants to nonprofits for rebuilding and relief efforts in disaster-stricken communities
NeighborWorks America awarded $500,000 in grants today to six NeighborWorks network organizations in communities directly impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The nonprofits will use the grants to provide immediate day-to-day critical needs such as clean water, food and safe, stable homes to affected families and individuals. The grants also will support evaluation of structural damage to homes, including determination of immediate and long-term repair and replacement needs.
Baltimore Hosts More than 600 Community Champions at NeighborWorks America Community Leadership Institute
Baltimore-based St. Ambrose Aid Center and Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore join with national community development organization NeighborWorks America to host more than 600 resident leaders from across the country in a three-day training aimed at developing and sharing solutions to a variety of local challenges to foster greater opportunity. The theme for this year’s Community Leadership Institute (CLI) is Diversity to Harmony: “Blending Perspectives for Common Goals. “
NeighborWorks Network Organizations and Affiliated Capital Corporations Awarded Nearly $400 Million in Latest Funding Rounds
NeighborWorks America announced today that the United States Department of the Treasury has allocated $370 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) to six NeighborWorks network organizations and one lending affiliate, to invest in low-income urban and rural communities.
More Than Half of Americans Say Risks to their Homes from Weather Related Events are Increasing According to NeighborWorks America Survey
A new NeighborWorks America survey highlights a growing concern among Americans of the escalating risks to their homes from extreme weather events. This concern reflects a growing recognition of dangerous weather and its direct implications for housing security.
Native communities have worst access to homeownership assistance
NeighborWorks America's survey shows critical need for trust-based services and resources
NeighborWorks America celebrates resident leaders with prestigious award
The Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership recognizes leaders who bring neighbors together for improvements, change.
NeighborWorks America awards over $1.8 million in grants to implement innovative housing model
NeighborWorks America has awarded more than $1.8 million in grants to 15 NeighborWorks network organizations to adopt, implement and scale shared equity housing programs.
NeighborWorks America awards $75.7 million in grants to nonprofits
NeighborWorks America is awarding  $75.7 million in grants to the nearly 250 nonprofits that comprise the NeighborWorks network.