Neighborhood Housing Services of Toledo, Inc.

Street Address:
704 Second Street
Toledo, OH 43605
Mailing Address:PO Box 8125
Toledo, OH 43605

Phone: 419-691-2900
Fax: 419-691-2980
Website: www.nhstoledo.org

William Farnsel, Executive Director

Contact Name: William Farnsel
Phone: 419-691-2900
Fax: 419-691-2980
Email: wfarnsel@nhstoledo.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 46    Part Time: 1

Background
Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) of Toledo Inc. was started in 1976 by a group of residents in Toledo's Old West End neighborhood who were concerned about the spread of disinvestment in their historic area. With help from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati and the city of Toledo, NHS became incorporated in 1977 and was equipped with capital resources for lending and infrastructure improvements. In 1978, NHS was expanded to serve the South Toledo neighborhood and East Toledo in 1992. Our purpose is to provide services to residents in designated areas in such matters as: information on housing and community improvement; stimulate neighborhood improvement; advocate for government services; share revitalization information; provide technical assistance; community organization and financial support of same; and other activities and functions as are proper.

Mission
The Neighborhood Housing Services of Toledo is a nonprofit corporation comprising of a partnership of neighborhood residents, financial institutions, local government and others. The purpose of NHS is to restore and revitalize the NHS neighborhoods, primarily for the benefit of current and future inhabitants, by providing services and programs which renew pride, stimulate reinvestment and restore confidence and trust.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $3,709,829

 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 151 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 202 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 22 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 12 rental units.
  • Invested $268,683 in the community through Neighborhood Housing Services of Toledo, Inc.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $2,965,826 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $3,234,509.

    • Additional Accomplishments
    Date Additional Accomplishment
    2/20/2009 _

    Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Clean-up Project

  •  Leadership Training

  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Down-payment Assistance

  •  Financial Education

  •  Foreclosure Prevention Training

  •  Tandem Lending

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Energy Conservation Programs

  •  Environmental Friendly Building Materials

  •  Home Maintenance Training

  •  Home Safety and Security

  •  Indoor Environment Quality

  •  Lead Poison Prevention

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Home Ownership Center

  •  Home Ownership Counseling

  •  HomeBuyers Club

  •  Housing for Handicapped

  •  Rental Housing


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Sandra BloomquistBoard MemberBusiness  
    EleSondra DeRomanoBoard MemberResident  
    David EddyBoard TreasurerFinancial InstitutionNational City BankCRA Officer
    Deb HornsteinBoard SecretaryBusinessDanberry Realty Co.Realtor
    Michael IvanBoard Member AlternateBusinessState Farm Insurance - Toledo, OHAgency Field Executive
    John W JonesBoard MemberResidentSBC CommunicationsSenior Engineer
    Stanley KolbebuckBoard MemberHuntington Bank 
    Chris KozakBoard 2nd Vice PresidentColumbia Gas of Ohio 
    Doris LynchBoard Member; Board 2nd Vice PresidentResidentNeighborhood Housing Services of Toledo, Inc. 
    Marjorie McIntoshBoard MemberResident  
    Stanley RindaBoard MemberBusinessChicago TitleSenior Marketing
    Celso RodriguezBoard MemberBusinessEl TiempoEditor
    Teresa SmithBoard PresidentFinancial InstitutionKey BankVP Community Relations
    Matt SutterBoard Vice PresidentLocal GovernmentLucas County Metropolitan Housing AuthorityManager of Development
    Robbie TuckerBoard MemberResident  

    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.

    NeighborWorks ® America Contact Information
    District:  Great Lakes
    Name:  Karen Whedon
    Phone:  513-221-4260
    Toll-Free:  877-316-8880
    Fax:  513-221-4425
    Email:  kwhedon@nw.org