NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center Sacramento Region

Street Address:
2400 Alhambra Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95817
Mailing Address:PO BOX 5420
Sacramento, CA 95817

Phone: 916-452-5356
Fax: 916-431-3209
Website: www.nwsac.org

Pam Canada, CEO

Contact Name: Blanca Gutierrez
Phone: 916-452-5361x216
Fax:
Email: blanca@nwsac.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 19    Part Time: 2

Background
NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center Sacramento Region, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization was created in 1987 to revitalize the community. We use programs and revitalization strategies that will effectively increase homeownership, improve and preserve existing homes and empower residents through education and collaboration. NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center Sacramento Region serves the Greater Sacramento Region, with a special outreach focus to reach low to moderate income level residents. We are a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), certified by the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury and a housing counseling agency approved by the U. S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) since 2000. We are a chartered member of the NeighborWorks Network, an active member of their National Campaign for HomeOwnership and maintain our certification to provide Full-Cycle Lending services.

Mission
Our mission is "to provide opportunities for successful homeownership and strong communities through quality education, affordable lending, supportive partnerships and dedicated leadership".

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $1,317,408

 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
  • NeighborWorks Community Building and Organizing

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 465 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 10 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 308 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 0 rental units.
  • Invested $295,506 in the community through Sacramento Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $68,208,796 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $68,504,302.

    • Additional Accomplishments
    Date Additional Accomplishment
    1/31/2007 2006 Accomplishments Leveraged $50,000,000 in economic investment Helped more than 225 families become homeowners Taught Financial Fitness to over 400 high school students Counseled 1,665 people on how to obtain their dream home Funded over $500,000 in mortgage assistance to new homebuyers Chosen to oversee $875,000 Oak Park Weed & Seed grant Broke ground on a $2.1million center for homeownership opportunities and community investment Sponsored 10 individuals to participate in the elite National Resident Leadership Institute Launched more than 8 projects to provide affordable housing opportunities for qualified homebuyers Galvanized 400+ volunteers to Paint the Town for 12 elderly or disabled residents of modest means

    Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Annual Paint the Town Event

  •  Clean-up Project

  •  Community Outreach and Organizing

  •  Community Planning

  •  Leadership Training

  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Down-payment Assistance

  •  Financial Education

  •  Foreclosure Prevention Training

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Home Maintenance Training

  •  Home Safety and Security

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Home Ownership Center

  •  Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Section 8 Housing


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Joe ContrerazBoard Member; Board Vice ChairResidentRetired 
    Eugene LeeBoard Treasurer; Board MemberResidentHousing & Community Development 
    Gil RamirezBoard MemberResidentRetired 
    Robyn SimsBoard MemberBusinessWaMu 
    Jeff ThomasBoard PresidentBusinessAllstate InsuranceUrban Development Manager
    Debra WinsteadBoard Secretary; Board MemberBusinessCitibank 

    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