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....
“It was truly a long road, but I am so very grateful and thankful for you…”
Starting her journey to homeownership, Shareema experienced problems many first-time homebuyers experience: lack of knowledge about the home buying process, poor credit history and down payment concerns. In 2018, Shareema approached her bank, where she had been a...
Recent Posts
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...
Yale BREATHE Haven Research Study
Yale BREATHE Haven Research Study Help us understand how your home's environment affects respiratory health. Yale researchers are partnering with NHS of New Haven to study home environments and develop tools to make all homes healthier. What's Involved: Two 2-hour...
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...



