NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska

Street Address:
213 South 1st Street, Suite D
Norfolk, NE 68701


Phone: 402-379-3311
Fax: 402-379-3377
Website: www.nwnen.org

Roger D. Nadrchal, Executive Director

Contact Name: Roger D Nadrchal
Phone: 402-379-3311
Fax:
Email: rogern@nwnen.org


Staff Size: Full Time: 6 

Background
NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska was founded in 1995 due to the pressing community need for affordable workforce housing. In the early 1990's, a major Norfolk employer was making plans to start a second shift that would result in 500 new jobs. The Housing Council of the Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce directed a group of leaders from the City of Norfolk, Norfolk Housing Authority, Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District and Chamber of Commerce to put together a plan to meet the housing needs of this growing workforce. The Elkhorn Valley Community Development Corporation was formed to take the lead in affordable housing development. In October 2005, the organization became a Chartered Member of the NeighborWorks Network and in June 2006 celebrated a successful NeighborWorks dba process changing the organization name to NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska (NWNEN). The priority of NWNEN is to realize our mission statement by building new homes that are affordable and an asset to our communities. In addition, NWNEN renovates existing homes which increases and improves the local housing supply. NWNEN enables individuals and families to realize the American Dream of homeownership by providing financial assistance to help reduce closing costs and mortgage payments. Further, NWNEN provides education to these homebuyers prior to their home purchase so they are better prepared for the responsibilities of homeownership. In October 2006, NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska hosted a 300 Home Gala celebrating the milestone of the development of 300 single-family homes. The overall economic impact to the area is in excess of $50 million. NWNEN has also provided homebuyer education in English and Spanish to over 1,100 prospective homebuyers.

Mission
The mission of NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska is to develop housing opportunities, empower individuals and families, and strengthen communities.

Total Operating Expense (9/30/2007): $2,791,171

 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 Rural Initiative

    • Accomplishments in FY 2008
  • Provided 141 families with pre- and post- purchase housing counseling.
  • Rehabilitated or repaired 29 rental or owner occupied units (1-4 units).
  • Assisted 73 families in purchasing a home through homeownership counseling, downpayment, closing cost or financing assistance.
  • Owned or managed 84 rental units.
  • Invested $378,580 in the community through Elkhorn Valley Community Development Corp.'s revolving loan fund, which leveraged $5,989,140 from conventional lenders and other sources.
  • Total direct investment in the community is $6,367,720.

    • Additional Accomplishments
    Date Additional Accomplishment
    10/28/2005 Became a Chartered Member of the NeighborWorks Network
    6/22/2006 Celebrated the success of the NeighborWorks dba process; changing name from Elkhorn Valley Community Development Corporation to NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska
    10/27/2006 Hosted the NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska 300 Home Gala, celebrating the success of developing 300 single-family homes
    7/17/2007 Celebrated the Grand Opening of NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska's satellite office in Columbus, Nebraska.
    6/3/2008 As part of NeighborWorks Week and National Homeownership Month, NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska celebrated the groundbreaking of Bradshaw Place in Columbus, NE. This site will be the development of 43 homes as part of the New Neighborhoods Initiative. NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska was chosen as the overall developer of Bradshaw Place.

    Community Services
  • Financial Planning and Assistance

  •  Down-payment Assistance

  • Housing Programs and Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Home Ownership Counseling

  •  Housing for Handicapped

  •  Rental Housing


    • Board of Directors
    NameBoard Role/TitleSectorCompany/OrganizationJob Title
    Nadine AufdembrinkBoard MemberResident Homemaker
    Joe FergusonBoard PresidentBusinessNortheast Community CollegeDirector of Business & Industry/Economic Development
    Sue FuchtmanBoard Vice PresidentBusinessThe Day CompaniesPresident
    Maria GoedeBoard MemberOtherSelf EmployedPsychotherapist
    Pat JennyBoard MemberBusinessCentury 21Realtor
    Laurie JohnsonBoard MemberResidentElkhorn Valley Bank & TrustLoan Processor
    John LohrBoard MemberBusinessRetired 
    Jean MartinezBoard MemberResident Homemaker
    Matt McKeeverBoard Member Non-VotingBusinessCopple, Rockey, & McKeever P.C., LLOLegal Counsel
    Joe MtikaBoard SecretaryResidentAppearaRoute Sales Manager
    Doug RomshekBoard MemberBusinessReMaxRealtor
    Jeff SchipperBoard TreasurerOtherChurch of ChristPastor
    Michelle UhingBoard MemberResidentFirst National BankLoan Operations Officer

    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