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RECENT NEWS STORIES
City proposes investing $10 million into new “I’m Home” housing support program
With a dedicated budget of $10 million in federal American Rescue Plan, or ARP, funding, the city’s newly announced “I’m Home” initiative is intended to make homeownership and rental housing more affordable in New Haven…
‘I Heart My Home’ Program Offers Energy Coaching For Hartford Residents
Along with this week’s cold spell, comes the brand new program called “I Heart My Home.” It teaches people how to give their living space some love by improving its energy efficiency…
The price of energy is going up in CT. Could it have been avoided?
…Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven has been doing gut rehabilitations of dilapidated houses locally for 42 years. The work typically goes beyond code and includes energy efficiency measures. ..
Connecticut renters, landlords being assisted by $450M of federal money
In New Haven, one of the key cogs in the wheel is the Neighborhood Housing Services Organization of New Haven. A young mother, who has been unemployed for a couple of months, asked that we conceal her identity.
New Haven, CT officials note assistance options as nationwide eviction moratorium ends
…suggested that those concerned about paying rent reach out to service agencies such as Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven…
After Homicide, Hill Gardeners Heal
Truman Street grew just a little bit greener Friday — as neighbors gathered to weed out the trauma from a recent homicide on the block, and plant new life. That was the scene at the community garden at the corner of Truman Street and Clover Place in the Hill.
Tenant Hopes Rest On New State Lifeline
Unemployed and undocumented, Sandra Lopez keeps falling further behind on rent as the state assistance she received last fall has long since run out…
Housing Advocates Press for Added Funding as Aid Program Relaunches
The Connecticut Department of Housing is once again accepting applications for a program that offers up to $4,000 in rental assistance to individuals who have suffered economically from the effects of the coronavirus.
Arlevia Samuel looks to create “housing for all” as Livable City Initiative director
New Haven has a new director for its Livable City Initiative…James Paley, executive director of local non-profit Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven, told the news he’s eager to begin working with Samuel…
Housing: Is it a Human Right?
While the traditional picture of urban housing is often in the form of high-density buildings and single-room occupancy units (SROs), Russell offers a new perspective to consider that might make affordable housing more appealing to NIMBY communities.
5 City Sales Seek Affordable Homebuyers
The city plans to sell four vacant lots and one blighted, empty house to a trio of local affordable housing developers, who plan to build five new owner-occupied homes in Newhallville, Beaver Hills, and Fair Haven.
NHS New Haven Launches Campaign to Create ‘I (Heart) My Home’ Program
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven (NHS) is excited to announce a new community sustainability project in New Haven called “I (Heart) My Home,” which aims to help residents…
Day of Service Helps Hill Family
On Sunday evening Yousufu received a last-minute call from Stephen Cremin-Endes, NHS director of community building & organizing, who offered to lend a helping hand from the nonprofit housing builder and Milone & MacBroom civil engineers and landscape architects….
Yale’s Dwight Hall to honor Neighborhood Housing Services
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven has been chosen for the 2019 Community Partner Award by Dwight Hall students and staff, according to a release.
Roots Planted In Newhallville
Andres Concha-Brito spends his days installing carpets in Fairfield County mansions. Anneisha Haye spends her days overseeing housekeeping at a Whalley Avenue hotel.
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