Neighborhood Housing Services of Richland County, Inc.

Street Address:
125 E. Seminary St.
Richland Center, WI 53581


Phone: 608-647-4949
Fax: 608-647-8792
Website: www.nhsrcwi.org

Terry Testolin, Executive Director

Contact Name: Marilyn Perez
Phone: 608-647-4949x304
Fax:
Email: marilyn.p@nhsrcwi.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 6    Part Time: 1

Background
The NHS of Richland County was incorporated in 1983 and provides services for all of Richland County. Primary services of the NHS of Richland County include owner-occupied rehabilitation lending; rental rehabilitation lending, and home-ownership lending (down payment and closing costs). NHS services also include property management of the historic Park Hotel Senior Citizen Apartments and annual fundraising events.

Mission
We are neighbors helping neighbors to revitalize our communities through a variety of housing, education and community projects. NHS of Richland County is committed to promoting community improvements and enhancing the quality of life for all Richland County and eligible Southwest Wisconsin residents, particularly those with limited resources.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $1,270,410

 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 Rural Initiative

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 74 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 48 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 56 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 26 rental units.
  • Invested $80,815 in the community through Neighborhood Housing Services of Richland County, Inc.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $5,575,403 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $5,656,218.

    • Additional Accomplishments
    Date Additional Accomplishment
    9/26/2005 Administered CDBG-EAP for the Viola tornado area in Richland and Vernon County

    Community Services
  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Down-payment Assistance

  •  Foreclosure Prevention Training

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Lead Poison Prevention

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Home Ownership Center

  •  Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Housing for Elderly

  •  Housing for Handicapped

  •  Rental Housing

  •  Section 8 Housing


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Carol ClausiusBoard MemberCounty Government Retired County Board Supervisor
    Gerald CookBoard Member  
    Deborah CuretonBoard MemberOtherUW RichlandDean
    Mary HousnerBoard Secretary; Board MemberBusinessUS Postal Service-Wisconsin Rural Leadership Alumn 
    Allan KochBoard MemberResident Resident
    Gordon MooreBoard MemberResident  
    Glenn SchnadtBoard Member  
    Jim VodakBoard President; Board Vice President; Board TreasurerFinancial InstitutionAnchorBank 
    Jay WalshBoard MemberResident  
    Virginia WiedenfeldBoard 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:  North Central
    Name:  Diana Mitchell
    Phone:  816-714-1211
    Toll-Free:  800-823-1428
    Fax:  816-714-1291
    Email:  dmitchell@nw.org