Nicole walked down the street toward the HomeOwnership Center (HOC) at Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven (NHS). She did not feel optimistic about this visit and hesitated whether to knock on the door. Fortunately, Nicole decided to give it a try and started...
From “A Mess” to the Family’s “Financial Manager”: Raquel Torruellas Knows Her Tricks
Robin Ladouceur, HomeOwnership Center (HOC) Coordinator at Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven (NHS), welcomed a customer with the homeownership goal of getting pre-approved for buying a home. Robin was impressed by how this customer was already one step ahead....
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Thanks for an Amazing Great Give!
Thank you to everyone who supported Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven during The Great Give 2026! Thanks to the generosity of our community, we raised a combined total of $13,517.94, surpassing our goal of $11,000! We were also thrilled to celebrate with many...
Celebrating Our Supporters at Our Donor Appreciation Dinner
On April 9, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven welcomed a group of our dedicated supporters to Barcelona Wine Bar for a special Donor Appreciation Dinner. The evening brought together donors, board members, and staff for an opportunity to connect and celebrate...
North Hartford Partnership Names Consultant Team to Lead Three-City Climate and Community Resilience Hubs Initiative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Brenda Watson, Executive Director, North Hartford Partnership 10 Love Lane, Hartford, CT 06112 · Bwatson@northhartfordpartnership.org · 860.404.9829 North Hartford Partnership Names Consultant Team to Lead Three-City Climate and...
Expanding Access to Energy Affordability and Healthy Homes in CT: A Partnership, NEUAC Conference 2026
At this year's National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition (NEUAC) Conference, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven's HomeEnergy ConneCT program joined Generation Power CT to host a paneling session. The presentation, "Expanding Access to Energy...
Building the Future: Progress on New Homes Across New Haven
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven is excited to share several updates on our ongoing and upcoming construction projects that will bring new homes to neighborhoods across the city. Construction is well underway on one of our newest projects on Winchester...
Preparing the Next Generation for Financial Success: NHS at Credit for Life Fair
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven’s HomeOwnership Center (HOC) had the opportunity to support local students in building a strong foundation for their financial futures. Housing Coordinator Heidie Colon-Rosa represented the HOC at the Credit for Life Fair...
When Heat Can’t Wait: Barriers and Advocacy
In October 2025, a Connecticut homeowner, Chelsea Hare, enrolled in HomeEnergy ConneCT, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven’s one-on-one home energy counseling program, and she had a clear objective: “My primary goal is to ensure my home has a safe, reliable,...
Congratulations, Kathy!
Last month, Kathy Fay, our director of community sustainability, celebrated her 20th anniversary with us at Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven! Before joining NHS as a member of our housing rehabilitation staff, Kathy was a volunteer in many of our community...
Welcome, Wengel!
Wengel Kifle recently joined Neighborhood Housing Services as a Policy Educator for Energy Equity, Engagement, and Resilience. Wengel is originally from Ethiopia and has been proud to be a New Havener ever since moving to the city at 7-years-old. Wengel also loved her...
Naiserian Kyama: A Cross-Continental Commitment to Community
This winter, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven had the pleasure of welcoming Naiserian Kyama as an intern with our Community Building & Organizing team, Stephen Cremin-Endes and Adam Rawlings. Naiserian joins us from Nairobi, Kenya, where she attends...



