Print pageThe following is a transcript of Episode 2 of The Community Effect Podcast.
Listen here: https://thecommunityeffect-nw.podbean.com/e/episode-2-thriving-together-comprehensive-community-deve/
Elnora Jefferson worked to make sure her community's landbank was treating her neighborhood equitably.
Summary: Monica Underwood and Theresa Davis have a lot they want you to understand about people who live in public housing. Learn more about these resident leaders and why NeighborWorks America will honor them with the Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership.
As nonprofits must adapt to the changing landscape of resident and community needs to do more, NeighborWorks America ensures its training, learning and networking opportunities are available to take the affordable housing and community development industry to the next level.
Summary: Home means many different things to many different people. For Arica Gonzalez, it meant a refuge for her family and her neighbors – and it started with cleaning up one alley. Learn more about this resident leader and why NeighborWorks America will honor her with the Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership.
Summary: Natural disasters have become more frequent – and more devastating. Moreso for communities of color seeking information in their native languages. Erica Alexia Ledesma and Niria Alicia Garcia want to make sure they’re Spanish-speaking community is ready for the next one. Learn more about these resident leaders and why NeighborWorks America will honor them with the Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership.
NeighborWorks America celebrates resident leaders with prestigious award
Release date: 6/24/2024
The Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership recognizes leaders who bring neighbors together for improvements, change.Contact:
Kim Marshall
202-760-4054
[email protected]
Marietta Rodriguez
Marietta Rodriguez knows what it’s like to be a new homebuyer because she was one. "I was 25 and living in a high-cost area," she says. “There was absolutely no way I could buy a home without someone holding my hand and walking me through it.” The folks holding her hand were from a NeighborWorks network organization that provided counseling and financial assistance to first-time homebuyers. Soon, Rodriguez went to work for the organization that assisted her so that she could help more people in her hometown.
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