NeighborWorks Anchorage

Street Address:
480 West Tudor Road
Anchorage, AK 99503-6690


Phone: 907-677-8490
Fax: 907-677-8450
Website: www.akanhs.org

Debe Mahoney, Executive Director

Contact Name: Debe Mahoney
Phone: 907-677-8490
Fax: 907-677-8450
Email: dmahoney@nwanchorage.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 50    Part Time: 5

Background
NeighborWorks Anchorage was founded in December 1981 by a partnership of Spenard Neighborhood residents, business leaders, and government officials. Initially the organization set out to revitalize the residential and commercial districts of the Spenard neighborhood, but has since moved on to target resources in four additional neighborhoods and provide housing services throughout Anchorage (population 280,000). Today, NeighborWorks Anchorage provides continuum of care housing services for all phases of affordable shelter needs for a wide segment of the population: individuals and families who are at risk of homelessness; those who require affordable apartment rental; lower-income people ready for homeownership. NeighborWorks Anchorage also provides housing rehab services for seniors and individuals with disabilities, services for residents in its multifamily properties, and community building and leadership development in targeted neighborhoods.

Mission
NeighborWorks Anchorage is dedicated to revitalizing Anchorage neighborhoods through the design and implementation of community development strategies and the creation of affordable housing. NeighborWorks Anchorage will serve as a catalyst for long term change through the use of public/private partnerships and the involvement of the greater community.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $22,966,982

 Lines of Business
  • Asset and Property Management

  • Community Based Economic Development

  • Community Building and Organizing

  • Home Ownership Promotion Services

  • Lending and Loan Portfolio Management

  • Real Estate Development


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Campaign for Home Ownership
  • NeighborWorks Community Building and Organizing
  • NeighborWorks Multifamily Initiative
  • NeighborWorks Rural Initiative

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 72 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 67 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 89 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 1025 rental units.
  • Invested $1,243,087 in the community through Anchorage Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $23,207,210 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $24,450,297.

    • Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Annual Paint the Town Event

  •  Community Outreach and Organizing

  •  Landscape and Neighborhood Beautification

  •  Leadership Training

  •  Tenant Organizing

  • Family Health Programs

  •  Afterschool/Tutoring Programs

  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Down-payment Assistance

  •  Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Home Maintenance Training

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Housing for Elderly

  •  Housing for Handicapped

  •  Housing for Homeless

  •  Rental Housing

  •  Section 8 Housing


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Susan BenedettiBoard Vice PresidentFinancial InstitutionFirst National Bank Alaska 
    Sharon ChamardBoard SecretaryOtherUniversity of Alaska Anchorage 
    Judith CrottyBoard MemberFinancial InstitutionWells Fargo Bank Alaska 
    William GeeBoard PresidentBusinessHickel Investments 
    Celeste HodgeBoard MemberResidentMunicipality of Anchorage 
    David HudspethBoard TreasurerFinancial InstitutionRetired-First National Bank AlaskaRetired-Vice President
    Chris HyattBoard MemberBusinessHartig Rhodes Hoge & LeckishAttorney
    Ellen MalingBoard MemberNon-Profit InstitutionCamp Fire USA Alaska CouncilDirector of Strategic Initiatives & Outdoor Programs
    Chris MenefeeBoard MemberBusinessHoefler Consulting GroupEnvironmental Consultant/Project Manager
    Kathleen PlunkettBoard Member Ex OfficioBusinessConocoPhillips 
    Russell PressleyBoard MemberOtherUniversity of Alaska Anchorage 
    Vernadetta RawlsBoard 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:  Pacific
    Name:  Laurie Delman
    Phone:  714-940-0144x26
    Toll-Free:  
    Fax:  714-940-0973
    Email:  ldelman@nw.org