NeighborWorks Resource Group

Street Address:
2712 Chamberlayne Avenue
Richmond, VA 23222


Phone: 804-329-2500
Fax: 804-329-2100
Website: www.nwresourcegroup.org

Contact Name: Cindy Mims
Phone: 804-329-2500x11
Fax: 804-329-2100
Email: cmims@nwresourcegroup.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 5    Part Time: 1

Background
Founded in 1981, Neighborhood Housing Services of Richmond, Inc. now doing business as NeighborWorks Resource Group, has worked to transform declining urban communities with special emphasis on the Barton Heights Community located in the Northside of Richmond. The board of directors, membership and partners, work in collaboration to address the specific housing needs and blighting influences affecting the Richmond Metropolitan area. NHS of Richmond is U.S. Treasury certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). and a Community Development Entity (CDE). As a NeighborWorks (r) Howmeownership Center NHS of Richmond fully embraces Full Cycle Lending and is a originating agent for Virginia Housing Development Authority and a Corespondent Lender for SunTrust Mortgage Co.

Mission
To promote successful homeownership and revitalize neighborhoods.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $1,892,283

 Lines of Business
  • Home Ownership Promotion Services

  • Lending and Loan Portfolio Management


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Campaign for Home Ownership

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 65 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 0 rental units.
  • Invested $706,500 in the community through Neighborhood Housing Services of Richmond (VA), Inc.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $1,490,804 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $2,197,304.

    • Additional Accomplishments
    Date Additional Accomplishment
    1/17/2001 Awarded Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) certification by the US Treasury
    1/17/2001 Provided housing counseling to more than 400 customers in 2001
    1/17/2001 One of six sites selected for the Loss Prevention Pilot Program - National Insurance Task Force
    1/17/2001 Designed a Home Security Education Program, which includes a home safety evaluation and grant up to $350
    1/17/2001 Participated in National NeighborWorks Campaign for Home Ownership 2002
    1/17/2001 Awarded NeighborWroks Home Ownership Status
    1/17/2001 Fully Certified Full-Cycle Lender
    1/17/2001 Provided over 100 emergency repair grants (up to $1,750 each)
    1/17/2001 Provided over 80 families with low interest, flexibly termed Home Improvement Loans, Down Payment Assistant Loans and First Mortgages

    Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Leadership Training

  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Down-payment Assistance

  •  Foreclosure Prevention Training

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Home Maintenance Training

  •  Home Safety and Security

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Home Ownership Center


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Vivian BagbyBoard Member; Board Member Emeritus; Board Member Non-VotingResident  
    Ronald CarringtonBoard MemberBusiness  
    Charlotte EdwardsBoard ChairResident  
    Anthony HiltonBoard MemberResident  
    Thomas McNallyBoard MemberBusiness  
    Cindy MimsBoard MemberBusiness  
    Rosa Sears-SingletonBoard MemberResident  
    Oliver SingletonBoard TreasurerBusiness  

    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:  Mid-Atlantic
    Name:  Sasha M. Johnson
    Phone:  
    Toll-Free:  
    Fax:  
    Email:  smjohnson@nw.org