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NHS of New Haven and the New Haven HomeOwnership Center Receive $13,000 in contributions from the Avangrid Family of companies (United Illuminating and Southern Connecticut Gas) for Home Energy Conservation Construction and Improvements and energy conservation grants to low-income families.

Dec 17, 2021 | Homeownership, I Heart My Home CT, NHS of New Haven Supporters

Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven (NHS) and the New Haven HomeOwnership Center (HOC), received a total of $13,000 in contributions from United Illuminating and Southern Connecticut Gas Company under Connecticut’s Neighborhood Assistance Act tax credit...

“10/10! I would recommend I Heart My Home CT to anyone I know who wants to improve their home’s efficiency.”

Nov 22, 2021 | Community Sustainability, Housing, I Heart My Home CT

When Crystal Blair became a first-time homeowner in August 2020, she thought the funds planned through her rehab loan would be enough to fix the house up and ensure a comfortable, healthy haven for her and her family. But after the home inspection, she discovered the...

Enter, I Heart My Home CT

Nov 12, 2021 | Community Sustainability, Homeownership, I Heart My Home CT

Did you know a typical household wastes around 30 percent more energy than an efficient one does? Connecticut promotes energy efficiency to help customers cut their consumption and bills, but where do you begin? Enter I Heart My Home and energy consultant, Michael...

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Our Donors: Fernando Pastor, Architect Envisioning a Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Community

Fernando Pastor is an architect who has lived in New Haven for 25 years. For him, the best thing about this community is its inclusiveness and diversity. “I came here from Argentina 25 years ago. This is a small town that has a lot of people from all over the world....

“I Want to Change the Whole World” – Eshe Ward Holds on to Her Dream Since Nine Years Old

When Eshe Ward was 9 years old, a tragedy happened in her neighborhood. "I remember telling my mother that I'm going to change the whole world, and she looked back at me like it is impossible," Eshe recalled. "I looked down and cried, but I told her, 'I can try.'"...

Stay Encouraged and Act On Your HomeOwnership Goal: The Supermom On Her Journey of Purchasing a Home

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...

Step by Step, From the Vulnerable to Change Makers

Lorena Venegas has just turned 50. She feels grateful when she reflects on her journey that began in Chile with her family. She was born in the U.S. but went back to Chile because her parents' visas expired, and they were deported. After several years of struggling...

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....

Black History Moment from Bridgette Russell, Managing Director of NHS of New Haven and The HomeOwnership Center

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!...

Trish Builds Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Living with I Heart My Home CT

Trish Helm is a gardener and an active member of the community for a long time. "I'm in the Garden Club of New Haven, there are a number of civic activities that the garden club sponsors and I'm often part of those," Trish said. Trish is also a garden coordinator at...

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...

What does Advanced Certified Master Gardener mean?

Rachel Ziesk has been the instructor of Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven (NHS) Gardening Classes for 10 years. She considers gardening, and showing people how, as her passion rather than a job. “It goes way back to when I was in North Carolina.” Rachel...

Refugee Family Starts a New Journey and the New Year with a Home

Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS) Housed an Afghan Family of Five on Christmas Eve 2021 Thanks to Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven The day before Christmas Eve 2021 was a Thursday. If you saw a group of people carrying furniture in and out...