Brand New Day, Inc.

Street Address:
176 First Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Mailing Address:PO Box 6803
Elizabeth, NJ 07206

Phone: 908-282-0781
Fax: 908-282-0788
Website: 

Krishna Garlic, Executive Director

Contact Name: Krishna Garlic
Phone: 908-282-0781x103
Fax: 908-629-0479
Email: kgarlicbnd@optonline.net


Staff Size: Full Time: 15 

Background
BND was incorporated in 1985 by diverse members of the community and the Board and Executive Director of Elizabethport Presbyterian Center. BND was formed to provide affordable housing for low to moderate income families and individuals in the Elizabethport area. Through our strategic planning process BND expanded its target area to include all of Elizabeth and its surrounding communities. The City of Elizabeth and surrounding communities are experiencing a renaissance. BND and its supporters have led the charge in working to revitalize, energize and create a climate of reinvestment for which all stakeholders can take ownership. BND is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and supported by five full-time staff. BND's assistance extends to individuals, families, renters, homeowners, private developers local business leaders, entrepreneurs, government and quasi-government entities in Elizabethport and surrounding communities "leading the way to the future."

Mission
Brand New Day, Inc.'s mission is to revitalize and enhance the quality of life in Eliabethport and surrounding communities for low and moderate income families through development, management and preservation of affordable housing; to expand wealth creation opportunities through home ownership and neighborhood-based economic development; and to advocate for social stability.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $1,178,816

 Lines of Business
  • Asset and Property Management

  • Community Based Economic Development

  • Community Building and Organizing

  • Home Ownership Promotion Services

  • Real Estate Development


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

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 103 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 5 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 17 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 98 rental units.
  • Invested $59,000 in the community through Brand New Day, Inc.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $15,452,129 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $15,511,129.

    • Additional Accomplishments
    Date Additional Accomplishment
    1/26/2001 BND was designated redeveloper of four lots formerly owned by the City of Elizabeth. BND developed an eight unit condominium apartment building.
    12/15/2005 BND sold a two family newly constructed home to a first time homebuyer moderate income family for approximately $100,000 below the market. This sale gave a hard working family immediate equity and therby created a wealth building opportunity for a minority homeowner who otherwise would not be able to purchase in the current market. This buyer also now becomes rooted in the community as the property has a five year deed restriction.
    3/30/2009 _

    Community Services
  • Community Building

  •  Clean-up Project

  •  Community Outreach and Organizing

  •  Community Planning

  •  Landscape and Neighborhood Beautification

  •  Leadership Training

  •  Tenant Organizing

  • Family Health Programs

  •  Christmas-Adopt a Family Program

  •  Job Training / Youth Employment Project

  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Financial Education

  •  Foreclosure Prevention Training

  •  IDA Savings Program

  •  Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

  • Green Building and Home Improvement

  •  Lead Poison Prevention

  •  Renewable Energy Resources

  •  Sustainable Site Planning

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  HomeBuyers Club

  •  Housing for Homeless

  •  Rental Housing


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    JoSue AnaciusBoard MemberOtherCity of Elizabeth 
    Frederick L AndersonBoard TreasurerBusiness Corporate Finance
    Almond BanksBoard MemberResident Local Business Owner
    Cynthia BlaineBoard MemberResident Community Member
    Russell BlockBoard Member Retiired Minister
    Denea BurgessBoard MemberResident Community Member
    Robert CardonskyBoard MemberBusinessForman and CardonskyAttorney At LAw
    Mark L CastleBoard SecretaryFinancial InstitutionThe Bank of New York Mellon 
    Leon DavisBoard MemberResident Police Detective/Community Member
    Rafael D FloresBoard MemberFinancial InstitutionWashington MutualBanker
    Christopher GarlinBoard Vice PresidentBusiness For Profit Developer
    Stephen A GeorgesBoard PresidentFinancial Institution Financial Investor
    Jessie GibsonBoard Member EmeritusResident Business Owner
    Rev. Curtis A JonesBoard MemberNon-Profit InstitutionMarambee Comm Development Initiative 
    Jack KrasnerBoard Member EmeritusResident Community Member
    Carl L MarshallBoard MemberResident Attorney/Community Member

    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:  Northeast
    Name:  Leonora Davis
    Phone:  212-269-6553x29
    Toll-Free:  
    Fax:  
    Email:  ledavis@nw.org