Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham, Inc.

Street Address:
601 19th Street, North
Birmingham, AL 35203


Phone: 205-328-4292
Fax: 205-328-1057
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John Gilbert Colón, Director

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Staff Size: Full Time: 3 

Background
Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham, Inc. (NHSB) is a public-private partnership between residents, local government, the business sector, faith-based entities, financial institutions, and other social service agencies. In 2005, the service area was expanded to include all of Jefferson County, Alabama. NHSB has a 15-member Board of Directors and operates upon a 5-line business strategy that drives the provision of programs and services. The lines of business include (1) Homeownership Preservation, (2) Homeownership Promotion, (3) Property and Asset Management, (4) Real Estate Development, and (5) Community Building and Organizing.

Mission
To serve as a provider of homeownership opportunities and affordable housing, as well as stimulate reinvestment in low to moderate income neighborhoods of the City of Birmingham and Jefferson County by formulating partnerships with neighborhood residents, local government, financial institutions, faith-based entities, social service agencies, and businesses.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $481,335

 Lines of Business
  • Asset and Property Management

  • Community Building and Organizing

  • Home Ownership Promotion Services

  • Lending and Loan Portfolio Management

  • Real Estate Development


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Campaign for Home Ownership

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 68 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 0 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 8 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 4 rental units.
  • Invested $ in the community through Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham, Inc.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $817,139 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $817,139.

    • Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Clean-up Project

  •  Community Outreach and Organizing

  •  Leadership Training

  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Down-payment Assistance

  •  Financial Education

  •  Foreclosure Prevention Training

  •  IDA Savings Program

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Home Maintenance Training

  •  Home Safety and Security

  •  Sustainable Site Planning

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Home Ownership Counseling

  •  HomeBuyers Club

  •  Rental Housing


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Frank AdamsBoard MemberOtherBrookwood Medical CenterGovernmental Affairs and Business Development
    Richard BusbyBoard MemberFinancial InstitutionWachovia BankVice President - Sr. Community Development Officer
    Jack CarneyBoard TreasurerBusinessThe Law Office of Jack Carney, LLC 
    LeDon JonesBoard MemberFinancial InstitutionFirst American BankAsst. Vice-President
    David MajorsBoard MemberBusinessState Farm Insurance CompanyPublic Affairs Specialist
    Kevin OwensBoard MemberLocal GovernmentCity of BirminghamAdministrative Analyst
    Phil SandovalBoard SecretaryHome Mortgage LendingSenior Vice President
    Darryl WardBoard MemberWells Fargo Home MortgageAsst. Vice President

    About the NeighborWorks ® Network
    The NeighborWorks® network is a nationwide network of more than 240 community development organizations working in nearly 4358 urban, suburban and rural communities across America. These organizations engage in revitalization strategies that strengthen communities and transform lives. In the last five years alone, NeighborWorks® organizations have generated more than $8.5 billion in reinvestment and helped more than 500,000 families of modest means purchase or improve their homes or secure safe, decent rental or mutual housing.

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