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.'"...
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Honoring MLK Jr. Day Through Service and Action
"Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’" – Martin Luther King Jr. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. day, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven's Community Building and Organizing department joined Inspired Communities...
A Milestone on Hazel Street: Celebrating New Affordable Homes in Newhallville
With fresh snow on the ground and excitement in the air, community members, partners, and leaders gathered inside 94 Hazel Street to celebrate a major milestone for affordable homeownership in New Haven. Despite the winter chill, the space was filled wall-to-wall with...
BofA Names Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven and Wakeman Boys & Girls Club its Southern Connecticut 2025 Neighborhood Builders
BofA Names Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven and Wakeman Boys & Girls Club its Southern Connecticut 2025 Neighborhood Builders Program Provides $400k in Grants & Leadership Training to Expand Critical Services Locally Southern Connecticut – Bank of...
Transforming Urban Landscapes with Rain Gardens
On your average day, approximately 19 million gallons of sewage flows through roughly 275 miles of pipe under our feet in New Haven (About GNHWPCA). When it rains or snows, that flow rate increases, and depending on the size of the storm, you might suddenly become...
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven named Power Partner of the Year
Generation Power CT (GPCT) named us, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven, their Power Partner of the Year. This award recognizes partners that go above and beyond to strengthen their communities through collaboration, compassion, and a commitment to sustainable...
NHS Staff Selected for NeighborWorks Financial Capability Capacity Cohort in Denver
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven is thrilled to share that two members of our HomeOwnership Center team, Heidie Colon-Rosa, Housing Coordinator, and Ricky Morris, Housing Specialist, were selected to participate in NeighborWorks America’s Financial...
Jay O’Neill Promoted to Director of Real Estate Development
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven is proud to announce the promotion of Jay O’Neill, formerly our Construction Manager, to Director of Real Estate Development. Jay has been an integral member of our team, bringing exceptional skill, dedication, and...
Congratulations to Our Housing Specialist, Lindita Ifti!
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven is proud to celebrate a major milestone within our HomeOwnership Center team. Lindita Ifti, Housing Specialist, has officially passed her national U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) exam to become...
NHS of New Haven Among 14 Awardees Advancing Resilience Projects Across the Long Island Sound
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven is proud to announce that we are 1 of 14 awardees that were selected to be recipients of the Long Island Sound Resilience Planning Support Program! Project: Strategic Plan for a Stormwater Management Consulting Program ...
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,...



