Our Partners
We work with a number of organizations to create and implement programs for the community.
List of Partners
AmeriCorps VISTA
NHS has hired ten VISTA members since September 2009
Board of Buffalo Block Clubs
NHS provides speakers and information for city wide block clubs
City of Buffalo Office of Fair Housing
Environmental Protection Agency
NHS is a certified Lead Safe Firm and licensed as Lead Analyzers and Lead Renovators
First Citizens Bank
NHS works with First Citizens Bank to host financial fitness courses
Greater South Buffalo Chamber of Commerce
NHS participates in Chamber events and marketing surveys
Housing Opportunities Made Equal
NHS works with HOME to avoid housing discrimination in our rental properties
NeighborWorks America
NHS will use on-line reporting for our loan and foreclosure programs, and Housing Counselor Max for counseling reporting
NeighborWorks Alliance of New York State
Old First Ward Association, Inc.
NHS will provide Lead Abatement assessments and rehab contract processes; support Larkin surveys; and provide referrals for City of Buffalo Emergency Grant Funds
Rental Assistance Corporation of Buffalo
NHS accepts emergency housing and Section 8 vouchers
SONYMA Program
NHS provided 14 workshops in four counties with new homeowners, real estate and banking industry professionals
SONYMA Homeownership Program
NHS will share information with clients about SONYMA products, weatherization program, down payment program, and homebuyer sessions
U.S. Department of Justice
NHS will provide pre- and post- foreclosure counseling and bankruptcy counseling
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
NHS employs a HUD Certified Housing Counselor
LifeWay (formerly World Changers)
Since 2006, NHS has hosted hundreds of volunteers to fix 20-35 low income homes annually




