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Building Healthy Places: How are Community Development Organizations Contributing?

Building Healthy Places: How are Community Development Organizations Contributing?

Jan 01, 2017

During the past 50 years, community development organizations have worked in low-income communities that face the greatest barriers to good health. While recent changes in the American healthcare system and philanthropic sector provide new opportunities to partner with community development organizations to address health disparities, knowledge of current health-focused strategies and partnerships among local community-based organizations is limited.Through a survey conducted by NeighborWorks America of 242 high-performing community development organizations across the United States, we examine health strategies, partnerships, and services delivered by community development organizations and professionals.

Innovations in Affordable Single-Family Home Construction

Innovations in Affordable Single-Family Home Construction

Nov 30, 2015

Sam LaTronica, candidate in Urban Planning at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, presented innovative case studies in affordable single-family home construction, including goals, positive outcomes, and lessons learned.

NeighborWorks Green Organizations: 2013 Designee Profiles

NeighborWorks Green Organizations: 2013 Designee Profiles

Oct 29, 2013

This publication profiles the 2013 network members recognized by the NeighborWorks Green Organization Designation program. The designation indicates those network members who have demonstrated a commitment to sustainable operations and principles. Read this publication to learn from their practices.

Green Housing = Improved Health: A Winning Combination

Green Housing = Improved Health: A Winning Combination

Mar 01, 2011

The case studies in this paper explore the relationship between housing and health. It explains how building affordable green housing provides health benefits to low-income residentsand it identifies the benefits of green housing for the environment and energy efficiency.

Greening Your Non-Profit from the Inside Out: A NeighborWorks Guide for Community Development Organizations

Greening Your Non-Profit from the Inside Out: A NeighborWorks Guide for Community Development Organizations

May 05, 2009

Read this guide to learn how community development organizations can"go green" through NeighborWorks Green Course curriculum. The guide includes information on education and skills training in healthy homes and green construction,and launching a Green Certificate program to train practitioners in successful strategies for green building and sustainable design.

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