Bridgette Russell, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven and HomeOwnership Center Managing Director, shares a Black History Moment. She explains the real estate terms and practices of “blockbusting” and “steering” through her own experiences and memories. "Hi!...
What Does Black History Month Mean to Me From a Lending Perspective?
by Katrina Goins, Community Lending Officer – HOC Lending Black History Month serves as a special time for African Americans and provides space for personal reflection, accountability, cultural pride and gratitude. Reflecting on historic African American figures and...
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Celebrating 46 Years of Building Stronger, More Vibrant Communities
On October 16th, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven (NHS) gathered friends, partners, and neighbors at NXTHVN to celebrate 46 years of empowering families, strengthening neighborhoods, and building a more equitable New Haven. The evening was filled with art,...
Cultivating Community: A Summer of Growth with the Community Building & Organizing Team
This summer was one of the busiest yet for Stephen Cremin-Endes and Adam Rawlings with Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven’s Community Building & Organizing (CB&O) department. From local collaborations with Inspired Communities (above in red shirts) to...
Great Hill Cottages: How Sustainable Homeownership Bloomed in Guilford
This summer, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven had the privilege of touring the recently completed Great Hill Cottage Community in Guilford, an innovative and inspiring model of affordable, environmentally friendly homeownership. Joined by Governor Ned Lamont...
Building Equity in Energy Savings: Highlights from EEB’s First Working Group Meeting
In July, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven was proud to host the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Board (EEB)’s very first Community Engagement meeting at our LEED® Platinum-certified lab. The session brought together residential customers, utility...
Communities Local Energy Action Program
Through the Communities Local Energy Action Program (LEAP), a coalition of local New Haven, Connecticut organizations partnered with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to develop energy modeling tools and processes that can support residents in pursuing...
46th Annual Impact Celebration
We are so excited to announce that our 46th Annual Impact Celebration will be on Thursday, October 16th and we will be returning to NXTHVN at 169 Henry Street in New Haven! Our celebration will feature hors d'oeuvres served by ConnCAT's Orchid Cafe, recognitions from...
What is the Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program?
The Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) is a tax credit program that allows eligible companies to donate up to $150,000 to a non-profit organization and then deduct up to 100% of that contribution from their current or immediate past two years’ State tax liabilities....
A Homecoming at 470 Howard Avenue
On August 5, 2025, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven proudly celebrated the ribbon cutting of one of the most significant and meaningful projects in our organization’s history: the restoration of 470 Howard Avenue. This long-vacant house, once a rooming home,...
Building the Future: Four New Homes on the Way
We’re excited to announce our next set of affordable homeownership projects: four new two-family homes to be built on Winchester Avenue, Winthrop Avenue, Thompson Street, and Howard Avenue. Two of the homes will be built with traditional heating and cooling systems,...
A Bright Future on Hazel Street
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven is proud to share that our Hazel Street Project is nearly complete! What once were three vacant, privately-owned lots are now home to four beautifully designed two-family houses, bringing new energy and opportunity to the...



