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...
Our Donors: Stephanie & Frank
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”...
NHS facilitates West River Watershed forum
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...
Recent Posts
Charisse’s Journey to Homeownership at 922 Winchester Avenue
Straight from chemotherapy, Charisse Mosley Gallishaw came to meet us and take in her the glory of her new home at 922 Winchester Avenue. As I talked with Charisse more and learned about her story, this scenario seemed apt for what she had to work through to get to...
NHS of New Haven and LISC Partnership for Family Child Care
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven (NHS) is partnering with Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Connecticut to support a cohort of over fifteen Family Child Care (FCC) providers statewide to invest in safer, healthier, and more energy-efficient...
NeighborWorks Week 2026
NeighborWorks Week is always a reminder that strong neighborhoods are built through people showing up for one another, and this year was no exception. At the Ivy Street Community Garden and Greenhouse, many volunteers throughout the week helped us prepare the space...
Construction Update: Progress Continues
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven is excited to share the latest progress on four housing development projects currently underway. At 922 Winchester Avenue, pictured above, construction is nearing completion. The Certificate of Occupancy inspection has been...
Thanks for an Amazing Great Give!
Thank you to everyone who supported Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven during The Great Give 2026! Thanks to the generosity of our community, we raised a combined total of $13,517.94, surpassing our goal of $11,000! We were also thrilled to celebrate with many...
Celebrating Our Supporters at Our Donor Appreciation Dinner
On April 9, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven welcomed a group of our dedicated supporters to Barcelona Wine Bar for a special Donor Appreciation Dinner. The evening brought together donors, board members, and staff for an opportunity to connect and celebrate...
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...
Expanding Access to Energy Affordability and Healthy Homes in CT: A Partnership, NEUAC Conference 2026
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...



