This June, the Community Building & Organizing Department (CB&O) at Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven (NHS) welcomed a summer intern, Ian Boyce. Ian is a rising junior at the University of New Haven (UNH), where he studies Criminal Justice with a...
“New Haven Is Home!” Tamika S. Baines Accomplished Her Homeownership Dream after Six -Year Journey
On July 26th, The HomeOwnership Center (HOC) at Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven (NHS) held an open house to celebrate the renovated home with its new owner, Tamika S. Baines. Tamika has been preparing for this moment with The HOC for six years. She shed...
One Small Step for The Environment, One Big Leap for Your Home
I Heart My Home CT customer finds it important to upgrade home energy system for the sake of the environment Eileen O'Donnell has been a member of the New Haven community for 50 years. As a longtime resident, Eileen heard about Neighborhood Housing Services of New...
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One Small Step for The Environment, One Big Leap for Your Home
I Heart My Home CT customer finds it important to upgrade home energy system for the sake of the environment Eileen O'Donnell has been a member of the New Haven community for 50 years. As a longtime resident, Eileen heard about Neighborhood Housing Services of New...
Long Term Newhallville Neighbor Bringing Training Center to Her Home Community
Awesome neighbors like Ms. Kim Harris bring positive changes to the Newhallville community. A man walked past 326 Shelton Street and saw its door open. This place has been empty for a few years. "What is this place going to be?" the man asked. "A Training...
Yale Graduate’s First Individual Architectural Project Aims to Support the Newhallville Community
Dominiq Oti graduated from Yale University with a Master's Degree in Architecture this May. A year ago, he heard about the Neighborhood Housing Center of New Haven (NHS) at Yale's career fair during the COVID pandemic. "I really admire NHS and their activities in the...
Enhance Your Quality of Life with The Professional I Heart My Home CT Crew at Low Cost
Dan Knudsen is a local landlord and I Heart My Home CT customer. He has been working with the I Heart My Home team for over a year on projects for two properties he owns. One is his own residence and the other is a rental property. Dan heard about Neighborhood Housing...
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!...