Revitalizing communities by increasing the number of homeowners.
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Orleans (NHS) was founded in 1976 as a private, non-profit housing corporation with the belief that a partnership between local residents, financial institutions, businesses, and local government can stop decline, promote reinvestment, and restore pride and confidence in urban neighborhoods.
Our mission is to revitalize communities by increasing the number of homeowners and transforming vacant or substandard properties into sustainable homeownership, and to improve quality of life through informed community building initiatives, leadership development, education, outreach and collaboration.
Keywords: housing, NHS, credit counseling, housing services,
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
NHS has been in business for over 38 years.
What is your primary product or service?
NHS is a full-service housing agency: current programs include pre-purchase homebuyer counseling and training, loan modification/foreclosure prevention counseling, construction manangement services and affordable housing development
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
NHS is a one-stop shop for all of your housing needs.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
NHS currently has one central office but our services and resources are mobile.
Provide detailed directions to your location
NHS is located on the corner of Freret and Cadiz Streets (two blocks from Napolean Avenue).
What type of payments do you accept?
Check or money order; electronic payment services will be accepted in near future.
Which areas do you service?
NHS services the Greater New Orleans area and surrounding parishes.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
NHS is a private, non-profit organization and a NeighborWorks affiliate.
What are your hours of operation?
General Office Hours are Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; the office is accessible during the evenings and on weekends for special events such as orientations, training classes and workshops.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
The greatest compliment is a referral to a friend or family member.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
We will never get to our next greatest moment, unless we keep going!