Neighborhood Housing Services e-newsletter

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NHS, a certified NeighborWorks® HomeOwnership Center and a licensed lender, provides a full spectrum of homeownership services in English and Spanish – and through a partnership with Little Haiti Housing Association, in Creole – to assist buyers in reaching their homeownership dream.

August 11, 2005

www.mdnhs.org

Online now is the August edition of The Brownsville Community Paper, a four-page newsletter by and for residents of Brownsville. The publication documents happenings and resources in the community where NHS is focusing its neighborhood revitalization effort.

In this issue:

Three elderly homeowners chosen for $2,500 home repair grants
NHS-led Community Leadership Training courses to start in September
Community Action Agency outlines services in Brownsville
$300 Beautification Grants available
Community leader Spencer Waters mourned
Dana Williams joins NHS staff as Community Organizer

NHS’ annual fundraising event, Neighbors’ Night Out, will be held this Saturday, August 13, at the Joseph Caleb Center, 5400 NW 22 nd Ave., Miami.

From 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., attendees will enjoy food, games, dancing, DJ, prizes, and giveaways. There will be a drawing for two nights at the Biscayne Bay Marriott and lunch at the Radisson. See flyer

Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door; proceeds go to NHS’ Homeownership Services. For tickets or to make a donation, call Maedell Brown at 305-439-8183.

NHS is about to break ground on four single-family homes in the West Little River neighborhood of Miami, and we have one home remaining without a buyer.

The property is located on NW 81 st Street between 21 st and 22 nd Avenues. The house measures 1275 sq. ft. has a sale price of $155,000. See the ground plan and front elevation here.

This home and the three being built next to it are reserved for low- to moderate-income first-time homebuyers. For more information, contact Marc Williams, Director of Homeownership Training, at 305-751-5511 ext. 223 or marcw@mdnhs.org.

NHS is accepting applicants for the position of Marketing Assistant to participate in the LISC AmeriCorps program.

Primary responsibilities include: producing appropriate PR materials to inform current and potential partners and homebuyers about homeownership opportunities; maintaining the organizational website; producing a regular email and paper newsletter; sending out news releases; and assisting the Executive Director with writing grant proposals.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in writing or marketing or related field; ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks; creative, strong analytical, systems, and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Adobe PhotoShop, and Dreamweaver web design software a plus.

Please contact Tim Shenk, Marketing Coordinator, at 305-751-5511 ext. 233 or tims@mdnhs.org.

View schedules for upcoming Orientations, Homebuyer Education classes, and Post-Purchase classes. Click on a class to see its schedule, then call Gissele at 305-751-5511 for more information or to reserve your spot.

We also conduct free Orientations and Homebuyer Education classes on site for employee groups, community groups, and church congregations.

Contact Marc Williams at 305-751-5511 ext. 223 or marcw@mdnhs.org for more information.

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Neighborhood Housing Services
181 NE 82nd Street
Miami, FL 33138-3755
tel: 305.751.5511
fax: 305.751.2228
www.mdnhs.org

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