Neighborhood Housing Services of San Antonio, Inc.

Street Address:
847 Steves Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78210-3923
Mailing Address:847 Steves Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78210-3923

Phone: 210-533-6673
Fax: 210-533-6821
Website: www.nhsofsa.org

Robert Jodon, Executive Director

Contact Name: Lori Hall
Phone: 210-533-8624
Fax: 210-533-6821
Email: lhall@nhs-satx.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 10 

Background
Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) of San Antonio is a private, non-profit community-based development corporation, a community development financial institution (CDFI), and a designated Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) via the City of San Antonio, Bexar County and the State of Texas. NHS of San Antonio began in the 1970’s as the Mexican American Unity Council and in 1989, merged with another NHS that was also operating in San Antonio to form the corporation that exists today. NHS is committed to providing safe, decent, affordable housing opportunities to qualified families and neighborhoods. Partnerships with the public and private sectors enable NHS to work in targeted areas throughout Bexar County. Today NHS is an affodable housing lender, builder, developer, and home buyer counselor. NHS of San Antonio’s Board of Directors is comprised of 12 members consisting of service area Residents and represenatives from financial institutions, the business sector, and local government. In addition to its designation as a CHDO and CDFI, NHS is also a member of the national NeighborWorks America network.

Mission
Building Successful Families & Communities Through Housing Opportunities.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $5,325,627

 Lines of Business
  • 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 160 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 3 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 30 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 5 rental units.
  • Invested $552,325 in the community through Neighborhood Housing Services of San Antonio, Inc.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $2,104,453 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $2,656,778.

    • Additional Accomplishments
    Date Additional Accomplishment
    4/23/2008 • New Construction of over 250 new homes
    4/23/2008 • Rehabilitation of 120 owner-occupied homes
    4/23/2008 • Assisted over 450 families purchase existing homes
    9/30/2008 • Sold over $10 mm in loans on the secondary market
    4/23/2008 • Established a nationally recognized Post Purchase Home Maintenance & Financial Management Workshop
    4/23/2008 Provide premier comprehensive home buyer/owner counseling classes

    Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Community Planning

  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Disposition of Foreclosed Property

  •  Down-payment Assistance

  •  Elderly Tax Information

  •  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

  •  Sustainable Site Planning

  •  Water Quality and Conservation

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Home Ownership Center

  •  Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Housing for Elderly

  •  Housing for Handicapped

  •  Housing for Veterans


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Yomeida FloresBoard MemberResident  
    Emma GarzaBoard MemberResidentFirst Mark Credit Union 
    Janie Martinez-GonzalezBoard Vice President; Board MemberResidentWeb HeadOwner
    Judy K McCormickBoard TreasurerFinancial InstitutionUSAA Federal Savings BankSenior VP & Chief Compliance Officer
    Jennifer M MoriartyBoard MemberBusinessWells Fargo BankCommunity Development Officer
    Donna NormandinBoard SecretaryBusinessFrost National Bank - San Antonio, TXSenior Vice President
    Linda Pena OrtizBoard MemberLocal Government  
    Ruth C PriceBoard MemberResident  
    Carol SilvasBoard MemberBusinessCHRISTUS Health OrganizationDirector, WIC Program
    Annie P SpruellBoard MemberResident  
    Keith SultemeierBoard PresidentBusinessSecurity Service Federal Credit UnionExecutive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
    Jeannette WestbrookBoard MemberBusinessBroadway National BankSenior Vice President/CRA

    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:  Rocky Mountain
    Name:  Josie Martinez-Littig
    Phone:  303-782-4805
    Toll-Free:  
    Fax:  303-782-5568
    Email:  jlittig@nw.org