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...
Stephanie and Frank have lived in the Edgewood neighborhood for over 40 years. “When you think of a home neighborhood, this is it,” said Frank. Frank moved to New haven from Chicago, while Stephanie moved here from New York. They thought New Haven would be “too small”...
On December 9th, the West River Watershed Coalition (WRWC) held its fourth forum to identify priorities to guide the coalition’s work for the next three to five years. Actionable items in three areas were considered: People, Water, and Land. Some of the key takeaways...
This summer was one of the busiest yet for Stephen Cremin-Endes and Adam Rawlings with Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven’s Community Building & Organizing (CB&O) department. From local collaborations with Inspired Communities (above in red shirts) to...
This summer, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven had the privilege of touring the recently completed Great Hill Cottage Community in Guilford, an innovative and inspiring model of affordable, environmentally friendly homeownership. Joined by Governor Ned Lamont...
In July, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven was proud to host the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Board (EEB)’s very first Community Engagement meeting at our LEED® Platinum-certified lab. The session brought together residential customers, utility...
Through the Communities Local Energy Action Program (LEAP), a coalition of local New Haven, Connecticut organizations partnered with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to develop energy modeling tools and processes that can support residents to pursue...
We are so excited to announce that our 46th Annual Impact Celebration will be on Thursday, October 16th and we will be returning to NXTHVN at 169 Henry Street in New Haven! Our celebration will feature hors d'oeuvres served by ConnCAT's Orchid Cafe, recognitions from...
The Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) is a tax credit program that allows eligible companies to donate up to $150,000 to a non-profit organization and then deduct up to 100% of that contribution from their current or immediate past two years’ State tax liabilities....
On August 5, 2025, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven proudly celebrated the ribbon cutting of one of the most significant and meaningful projects in our organization’s history: the restoration of 470 Howard Avenue. This long-vacant house, once a rooming home,...
We’re excited to announce our next set of affordable homeownership projects: four new two-family homes to be built on Winchester Avenue, Winthrop Avenue, Thompson Street, and Howard Avenue. Two of the homes will be built with traditional heating and cooling systems,...
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven is proud to share that our Hazel Street Project is nearly complete! What once were three vacant, privately-owned lots are now home to four beautifully designed two-family houses, bringing new energy and opportunity to the...
In the heart of New Haven’s Hill neighborhood stands 27 Frank Street, a 1,248 sq. ft. single-family home with a quiet but powerful story to tell. Built around 1910, 27 Frank Street is a classic example of the working-class housing that once filled the Hill...
