Neighbor Works, Cleveland, Ohio. Neighbor works America also known as Neighborhood Reinvestment Cooperation started as Neighborhood Housing Services of Pittsburgh. Its inception is believed to be in the year 1968 when a central north side resident of Pittsburgh Dorothy Mae started campaigning for better housing in the neighborhood. It is a non-profit organization that was congressionally charted during 1978 to provide housing services and programs in the state cities. The organization has a branch in Cleveland. It has been providing excellent services and programs for more than thirty-seven years to the residents of northeast Ohio. It is made up of more than 240 community development organizations closely in touch with approximately 4358 urban, suburban and rural communities all over the country. It was focusing on six distinct neighborhoods under the banner of model of blocks formula housing services. It again moved to providing city-wide services then addressing the needs of first ring suburb dwellers (Bright 1996). It has expanded its geographical location from decentralized to a centralized location where they provide their services (Daniel 34). President Ronald Reagan in 1984 observance through Congressional establishment of Neighbor works week. In 2005-2010 Neighbor works organizations assisted more than a half a million people improve, purchase and a secure descent and mutual housing. In June 2011, the Emergency homeowner’s loan program was developed. The development was a partnership between Neighbors works America and United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. By June 2014, the Neighbor works had made tremendous strides towards achieving their goal leading to their current status. Neighbor works obtained most of its funds from contributions till 1978; it was so because Mae was not able to fund the organization herself. Other sources of income included grants, interests, fees, and rental incomes, miscellaneous and other gains.After the charter, the organization has been receiving grants from both the government and other partnering agencies. These two bodies served as the most significant source of funds with the highest percentage than the others. For example, administration request of FY 2012 was granted at $135 million appropriation by the state to help provide different services to the state. It was to add on grants that were given in earlier years. Some of the foundations working closely with this are AARP foundation, Boston community capital, Boston foundations among others (Bellamy 45). Wells Fargo foundation is one of the willing partners that provide funds here in terms of grants. It has been partnering with Neighbor works since 2012. It is in the form of programs called Neighborhood LIFTS and city LIFTS that has been working in approximately 30 cities. The grants committed here is $200 million to help offset down payments for potential buyers, prepare them for handing over events and showcase the available rooms. Until 2013, it was noted that Neighbor works runs on $1043, 915 planned resources, and $595,960 planned outlays. The programs provided by this organization also put in some cash that adds to the total count every financial year. At the end of 2014, the company will be able to have put up more than 2425 energy suits, 870 rehabs, and more houses to accommodate those living in poor Areas. In general Neighbor, works have been working on surplus of $447,947 showing that it makes a profit every year from all its undertakings. The history of the success of the organization has taken root because of the staffs who work relentlessly to see to it that milestones are made to provide excellent services. It started with Dorothy Mae and Rush in 1968. Since the charter was awarded in 1978, the staffs with different rules have been in place to make it achieve its highest. The staff and current management has been working on a five-year strategic plan with three major goals. These are; to continue improving the organization to be the best housing provider in the region as well as enhancing greater Cleveland reputation and influence in order to meet house ownership in the region. Finally continue to expand programmatically and geographically in America (Bellamy 37). Achievement of these is made possible by coordination between different staffs including; Lou Tisler, who is the executive director. He oversees general operations of the organizations and makes ruling on behalf of the organization after consultations with the executive members. He also develops additional resources for economic and community development activities. Jennifer Baran, who is the administrative secretary is responsible for visitor’s services and general support of the staff. Alexander Bodied is the communications manager. She is responsible for giving advice on guidance and management in the areas of communications and marketing. Jean Birt is the mortgage information center representative. She is responsible for providing efficient referrals to neighbor works organizations nationwide. She also ensures there is a quality experience for callers seeking for help with reverse mortgages. Gretchen Bowman is the staff attorney. She litigates fair housing, civil rights and consumer protection claims in front of the housing department and Ohio civil rights commission. She does foreclosure defense. She also represents borrowers in all stages of the foreclosure process. The process includes agreement, motions for post-judgment relief and defense against post-judgment reliefs. Becky Geier is the reverse mortgage counselor. She helps in community lending loan, project management, loan service and homeownership counseling and foreclosure. Mahria Harris the homeownership center manager. She advises on homeownership counseling and classroom education through homebuyer education program. She also does foreclosure prevention counseling in the program. Renee Harris is the housing specialists. She does counsel service in foreclosure prevention. Victoria Kato is the lending programs manager. She processes and underwrites applications for all lending programs (Bellamy 56). Jenna Madison is a member of AmeriCorps VISTA. She works on marketing, fundraising, and resource development. Terry may who is the construction specialist; processes and inspects rehabilitation construction accounts. Ann Morris is the program assistance. She provides programmatic support to staff throughout all programs relating to homeownership center. Marge Misact is the company's land trust program director. She is responsible community land trust development. Dovon pace which is the financial capabilities counselor advises on matters relating to financial fitness counseling and classroom education. Christina Patterson is the leading administrator. She assists in all administration of all lending programs of the organization. Elizabeth Sanchez works as a housing specialist. She develops and administers a bilingual homeownership program for the company. David Rothstein is the director of resource development and public affairs. He relates public affairs, fund development, and government relations. Elisa Scott acts as the director of first impressions. She manages receptionist duties. “The board of governors oversees all the operations of the organizations. The mode of selection can be on merit and serve on three term bases that are 2years each’’ said Thomas Curry the controller of the currency. He said these on behalf of his two colleagues Leal Brainard board member and Jeremiah Norton also board member.
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