Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.

Street Address:
802 S. Westnedge Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008


Phone: 269-385-2916
Fax: 269-385-9912
Website: www.knhs.org

Tim Lemanski, Chief Executive Officer

Contact Name: Tim Lemanski
Phone: 269-385-2916
Fax:
Email: tim@knhs.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 11    Part Time: 3

Background
Kalamazoo NHS Inc. was incorporated in 1981 to provide services in Kalmazoo county. However the majority of our work has taken place in the six CDBG-eligible neighborhoods within the city. In addition, we serve Portage CDBG neighborhoods as well. A staff of 14 administers programs and services. Over the last 25 years the staff has helped more than 900 families achieve home ownership.

Mission
The mission of Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. is to revitalize neighborhoods and promote homeownership.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $1,871,561

 Lines of Business
  • 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 193 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 46 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 100 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 45 rental units.
  • Invested $1,262,486 in the community through Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $9,923,161 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $11,185,647.

    • Additional Accomplishments
    Date Additional Accomplishment
    1/24/2006 Provided $400,000 in Community Block Development Grant, (CDBG), funds with $455,000 awarded for 2006
    1/24/2006 Planned, developed and implemented the Northwinds Development; building 9 new homes in the Northside Neighborhood
    1/24/2006 KNHS has received $45,000 from CDFI, for a Capitalization Plan and a Market Analysis
    1/24/2006 KNHS developed and implemented a Financial Literacy Program to compliment the Home Buyer Education classes held at the Homeownership Center.
    1/24/2006 KNHS developed a plan and was awarded the Individual Development Account program with 25 participants
    1/24/2006 Approximately $4.2 million was invested in low-to-moderate housing in 6 Kalamazoo neighborhoods by its lending and funding partners.
    1/24/2006 390 individuals attended the Homeownership Orientation or Education program.
    1/24/2006 56 low-to-moderate families became homeowners through the services of KNHS.

    Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Community Outreach and Organizing

  •  Landscape and Neighborhood Beautification

  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Financial Education

  •  Foreclosure Prevention Counseling

  •  IDA Savings Program

  •  Tandem Lending

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Lead Poison Prevention

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Home Ownership Center

  •  Home Ownership Counseling

  •  HomeBuyers Club


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Jerry BlaisdellBoard TreasurerFinancial InstitutionHuntington BankCity President
    Jeanine BryantBoard MemberFinancial InstitutionComerica Bank 
    Michael ChildressBoard MemberResidentVine Neighborhood 
    Darnell ClayBoard MemberResidentNorthside Neighborhood 
    George ErickcekBoard SecretaryBusinessW.E. Upjohn InstituteSenior Economist
    Jean HardenBoard MemberResidentStuart Neighborhood 
    Doris JacksonBoard MemberResidentBorgess Medical Records 
    Anne McCauleyBoard MemberOtherFirst American Title 
    Amy RemmertBoard PresidentResident  
    Kyle TownsendBoard Vice PresidentFinancial InstitutionNational CityLoan Officer
    Deborah WatsonBoard MemberBusinessAllstate InsuranceBusiness Owner
    Troy WeldonBoard MemberBusinessState Farm InsuranceBusiness Owner
    Dennis YuleBoard MemberOther  

    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