Neighborhood Housing Services of Southern Nevada, Inc.

Street Address:
1849 Civic Center Drive
North Las Vegas, NV 89030-7113


Phone: 702-649-0998
Fax: 702-649-0702
Website: www.nwsn.org

Donya Monroe, Executive Director

Contact Name: Donya Monroe
Phone:
Fax:
Email: 


Staff Size: Full Time: 13 

Background
NHS of Southern Nevada was incorporated in 1992. NHSSN provides a variety of homeownership programs to all of Southern Nevada, including downpayment assistance loans and Grants. Additionally, the NHS owns and manages 132 multifamily rental properties.

Mission
Neighborhood Housing Services of Southern Nevada is a dedicated partnership of committed residents, business leaders, and representatives of government entities. The organization's purpose is to promote neighborhood revitalization in targeted areas and homeownership opportunities throughout Clark County.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $1,616,196

 Lines of Business
  • Asset and Property Management

  • Community Building and Organizing

  • Home Ownership Promotion Services

  • Lending and Loan Portfolio Management

  • Real Estate Development


    • National NeighborWorks ® Programs
  • NeighborWorks Community Building and Organizing
  • NeighborWorks Multifamily Initiative

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 371 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 0 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 53 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 132 rental units.
  • Invested $255,147 in the community through Neighborhood Housing Services of Southern Nevada, Inc.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $10,209,569 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $10,464,716.

    • Additional Accomplishments
    Date Additional Accomplishment
    5/27/2007 In 2007, NHSSN celebrated its 15th year Anniversary of service to Southern Nevada. NHSSN recently merged two non-profits into NHSSN creating a collaborative agency with a miriad of housing services to provide to the residents of Southern Nevada.

    Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Clean-up Project

  •  Community Outreach and Organizing

  •  Landscape and Neighborhood Beautification

  •  Neighborhood Festivals

  •  Tenant Organizing

  • Family Health Programs

  •  English as a Second Language Classes

  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Disposition of Foreclosed Property

  •  Down-payment Assistance

  •  Financial Education

  •  Foreclosure Prevention Training

  •  IDA Savings Program

  •  Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Energy Conservation Programs

  •  Environmental Friendly Building Materials

  •  Handyman Referrals

  •  Home Safety and Security

  •  Water Quality and Conservation

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Housing for Elderly

  •  Housing for Handicapped

  •  Housing for Homeless

  •  Housing for Veterans

  •  Rental Housing


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Rose DavisBoard TreasurerBusiness Diversity Administrator
    Robert DeJongBoard PresidentFinancial InstitutionCredit OneCEO
    Heather HarrisBoard MemberBusinessHarris and Harris Law FirmAttorney
    Dean LeavittBoard MemberLocal Government  
    Eloiza MartinezBoard Vice PresidentFinancial InstitutionWells Fargo 
    RaeAnn PetersonBoard Secretary  
    Pauline WadsworthBoard Vice President; Board Vice ChairResident  

    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