Make a Difference in our Neighborhoods
As trusted nonprofit housing, counseling, and lending organizations, NHS and NLS are committed to offering people affordable resources so they can
buy,
fix or
keep their homes. Our success is a result of the commitment of our volunteers, customers, partners, and donors. People get involved with NHS because they want to enact change, empower people, and sustain homeownership in
Chicago's neighborhoods, and, since 2006, in Elgin and Kane County through the
NHS of the Fox Valley office.
Founded in 1975, NHS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Our mission is to create opportunities for individuals to live in affordable homes, improve their lives, and strengthen their neighborhoods.
NHS' unique structure allows residents, business leaders and government officials to come together to build strong communities. This ranges from planting flowers and organizing blood clubs to leadership and major sponsorship opportunities to investing in NHS' innovative loan pool Here's a few ways to get involved with NHS:
Financial Support
• NHS needs your support now more than ever. Demand has increased tremendously for our programs and services, which help make the Chicago region a better place to live for all families – your financial support makes this possible.
• We are thankful for our donors and are happy to recognize them on signage, NHS’ newly designed website, e-newsletter, Annual Report and with our new social media presence – Facebook and NHS’ YouTube channel.
Other Giving Opportunities
Volunteer and Leadership Opportunities
• NeighborWorks Day – Roll up your sleeves and join neighborhood residents in building community and making Chicago a more beautiful place. Tend community gardens, paint fences or schools, or help out at a resource fair. Over 600 volunteers participate annually in June. Corporate sponsorships welcome.
Contact
Stephanie Martel, or call 773-329-4133.
• NHS relies on the talent of partners who advise NHS through Neighborhood Advisory Councils, NHS’ Redevelopment Board, Chicago Home Safety Partnership, and the Community Banks Annual Meeting Host Committee.
Contact
Sarah Borgeson.
• Other volunteer activities (administrative, advisory, etc.) – always welcomed.
Event Sponsorship
• Annual Awards Dinner – An evening to celebrate NHS’ neighborhoods and partners. Our recent dinner, Building, Growing, Leading, raised over $445,000 last year and was attended by more than 700 corporate, foundation, government, and community leaders – past attendees include Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel, and FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair. Held annually in March.
• NeighborWorks Day – Over 600 volunteers work alongside neighborhood residents to make physical improvements in our communities. Held annually in June.
• Annual Meeting – 200 of NHS’ corporate, foundation, and government partners honor neighborhood leaders who work to make our communities better places to live and work. Partners support NHS through gifts and by donating items to NHS’ Silent Auction. Sponsored by the Community Banks Partnership.
• Other Opportunities – Contact
Sarah Borgeson to discuss hosting educational workshops at your institution and other creative ways to partner together.
Friend-Raising
• Our friends and clients help NHS get the word out! Link your website to NHS, introduce prospective partners to NHS, become a fan of NHS on Facebook, refer customers to NHS’ homebuyer education workshops, or bring a friend or co-worker to an NHS-sponsored event.
For More Information
To offer your talents and resources to support NHS’ mission, please call Sarah Borgeson at
sborgeson@nhschicago.org or (773) 329-4135.
