Today, President Obama released the first portion of his detailed FY 2010 Budget.
Earlier in the year (on February 26, 2009), the President unveiled a $3 trillion-plus “Budget Blueprint” for fiscal year 2010, which signaled substantial investments in health care reform, renewable energy and education, and projected a 50 percent reduction in the federal deficit by the end of his first term.
Included in the President’s FY 2010 Budget is $166.8 million in funding for NeighborWorks America. Read more, including a statement from NeighborWorks America CEO Ken Wade.
The latest in housing and community development from NeighborWorks America
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Los Alamos National Bank’s William C. Enloe Honored with 2009 NeighborWorks Business Leadership Award
NeighborWorks America announced William C. Enloe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Los Alamos National Bank in Santa Fe, N.M., recipient of the 2009 NeighborWorks Business Leadership Award. Launched in 2007, the NeighborWorks Business Leadership Award recognizes an outstanding community volunteer from the private sector each year. Recipients are honored for their contributions to the goals and success of the local NeighborWorks organization and to the NeighborWorks network.
“Through his volunteerism and demonstrated commitment to affordable homeownership opportunities and economic development, Bill Enloe has made significant contributions that have strengthened Santa Fe’s communities,” said Ken Wade, CEO of NeighborWorks America. “His efforts serve as an inspiration to others.”
“Through his volunteerism and demonstrated commitment to affordable homeownership opportunities and economic development, Bill Enloe has made significant contributions that have strengthened Santa Fe’s communities,” said Ken Wade, CEO of NeighborWorks America. “His efforts serve as an inspiration to others.”
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
NeighborWorks America Releases a New 'How-To' Guide to Green a Nonprofit
NeighborWorks America today released a comprehensive sustainability guide to help community development corporations and other non-profits to evaluate and improve the environmental and sustainable footprint of their organizations, or in short, "Go Green." Greening Your Non-Profit from the Inside Out: A NeighborWorks Guide for Community Development Organizations is built off of 22 actual sustainability audits of nonprofit organizations and uses these examples to tailor a “Go Green” guide for nonprofit organizations.
The guide also gives seven strong business reasons that a nonprofit organization should “go green.” They include:
- Reduce Operating Costs
- Provide a Healthier Work Environment
- Attract and Retain the Best Employees
- Build Integrity
- Access New Capital
- Plan for the Future
- People Expect it and Respect It
Download the report and learn more about NeighborWorks America's Green efforts at nw.org/green.
Government Officials Honored for Achievements in Affordable Housing and Community Development
The 2009 NeighborWorks Government Service Award recipients have just been announced. This is an honor that recognizes elected or appointed officials at the local, state, and federal levels that have made significant contributions to improving the lives of the people in their communities through support for affordable housing and community development.
“The commitment demonstrated by these leaders at the federal, state and local government levels is ever more important given today’s challenges in the housing market and the economic crisis,” said Ken Wade, CEO of NeighborWorks America. “The 2009 honorees recognize the far-reaching impact of community development efforts. From supporting foreclosure intervention efforts and educating families about predatory foreclosure rescue scams, to ensuring residents have access to quality affordable housing, and revitalizing areas affected by blight, the 2009 honorees have made the communities they represent better places to live. We are proud to honor them for their invaluable service.”
Meet the 2009 Government Service Award winners.
“The commitment demonstrated by these leaders at the federal, state and local government levels is ever more important given today’s challenges in the housing market and the economic crisis,” said Ken Wade, CEO of NeighborWorks America. “The 2009 honorees recognize the far-reaching impact of community development efforts. From supporting foreclosure intervention efforts and educating families about predatory foreclosure rescue scams, to ensuring residents have access to quality affordable housing, and revitalizing areas affected by blight, the 2009 honorees have made the communities they represent better places to live. We are proud to honor them for their invaluable service.”
Meet the 2009 Government Service Award winners.
Friday, May 1, 2009
NeighborWorks Honors Resident Leader Volunteers
Each year NeighborWorks America recognizes eight community leaders from around the country for their outstanding contributions to their communities. This year’s honorees, who have just been announced, exemplify the commitment to community service and to helping others that is championed by NeighborWorks America and its national network.
“This year’s honorees have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to improving the communities in which they live,” said Ken Wade, CEO of NeighborWorks America. “The important contributions of these volunteers have helped to transform and enrich their neighborhoods and towns, creating lasting benefits for countless residents. We are proud to honor them for their generous service to others.”
Learn more about the Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership and meet this year's honorees.
“This year’s honorees have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to improving the communities in which they live,” said Ken Wade, CEO of NeighborWorks America. “The important contributions of these volunteers have helped to transform and enrich their neighborhoods and towns, creating lasting benefits for countless residents. We are proud to honor them for their generous service to others.”
Learn more about the Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership and meet this year's honorees.
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