Doreen Abubakar has a history with NHS and our staff dating back to the early 1990s when she and our Community Sustainability Director, Kathy Fay, were neighbors in the Dixwell neighborhood. They both worked on the Rainbow Recycling truck and even then, Doreen was...
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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...
NEUAC Conference: Expanding Access to Energy Affordability and Healthy Homes in CT: A Partnership
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...
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...



