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.