NDS NEWSLETTER

March 2010 eletter

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:52:55 -0400

March 2010

Hello All!
Neighborhood Development Services, Inc., was awarded $500,000 from NeighborWorks America. The funds will assist with Willow Glen, a 40-unit elderly housing project in Newton Falls and Rootstown Villas, a 36-unit elderly housing project in Portage County. Another portion of the grant will go toward the Community Stabilization effort, which includes energy and resource management techniques. We would like to thank NeighborWorks America for this grant award.

In other news, NDS will be administering and implementing the Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant, for the City of Akron, this program will assist owner-occupied single- family homeowners in lead hazard reduction and housing rehabilitation. The terms include 0 % interest, deferred payment loans. Landlords may also qualify for the lead reduction. For more information contact Cheryl at (330) 297-6400 ext. 250 or stop in our Barberton Office to pick up an application: 166 Second St. NW, Monday 1pm-4pm, Wednesday 1pm-4pm, Friday 9am-12pm. You may also visit our website at www.ndsohio.org for further information.

Lastly, On March 27 we will be assisting with the Twinsburg Heights Neighborhood Group in an outreach event. It will be held from 11am-1pm at the Western Reserve Outreach Center.

The event invites interested families/individuals that want to tour homes to purchase that have been rehabilitated or are currently in the rehabilitation process. This effort is part of the Summit County/NDS partnership, which includes HOME and NSP funding. Participants will receive a *$25 gas card. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,
Dave Vaughan
Executive Director

*Limited amount of gas cards available.
First come, first serve.

**ALSO WE HAVE CHANGED THE DATE OF OUR 25th Anniversary celebration. It will now be held on August 23rd. Please look forward to further details!!!

February 2010 eletter

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:52:42 -0500

February 2010

Hello All!
Neighborhood Development Services received a donation of $5,000 from Key Bank for our HomeOwnership Center. NDS has had a long-standing relationship with Key Bank and I feel positive about our continued partnership. I would like to thank the foundation for the donation and their continued support of our mission to revitalize neighborhoods and communities through the provision and/or promotion of affordable housing primarily for low to-moderate income households.

In economic development news, the Portage County Commissioners, NDS and Valley Savings Bank partnered to assist County Fire Protection Inc, formerly Summit County Fire Protection, with an expansion loan to a new and bigger location. Located in the Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) of Tallmadge and Brimfield, County Fire allows both communities to increase revenue and has created or retained 22 jobs.

NDS has rehabilitated homes for sale throughout Summit County. Please contact Karen Bryce for more information at 330-297-6400 ext. 245.

Also save-the-date for our 25th Anniversary celebration on August 16th. Please look forward to further details!!!

Sincerely,
Dave Vaughan
Executive Director

January 2010 eletter

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:52:13 -0500

January 2010

Hello All!
Happy New Year to all!

As NDS continues to grow in it’s 25th year, we feel very strongly about recognizing those people that were particularly valuable in the growth, strength and direction NDS has gone since its inception.

First, Don Kainrad has served on our Board of Directors, as either Chair or Vice Chair, since NDS opened their doors in 1985. Don has built a bridge between NDS and the City of Ravenna, his knowledge and expertise involving the city were essential to the growth and development of NDS. He showed wisdom and dedication to the mission of NDS and its evolution through 25 years of service. Don has been a main staple for shaping and enriching our growth. We thank you Don for your tremendous amount of loyalty through the years.

The next person I would like to thank is Jeff Mills. Jeff sat on our Board of Directors for 12 years and due to job relocation he was forced to resign. He like Don has become instrumental in the growth of NDS. Serving as the Secretary for 9 years, Jeff went above and beyond and proactively assisted NDS to grow and succeed. Jeff was always willing to go the extra mile. We thank you Jeff for your years of service and wish you the best of luck in your new ventures.

NDS is going to be celebrating our 25th Anniversary on August 16th of this year. Please look forward to more details as the date approaches.

Once again thank you Don and Jeff for many years of service. You will be missed!

In other NDS news, the State of Ohio was awarded more than $25 million in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. NDS was one of the organizations selected by the State to administer and implement funds for the program in various parts of Northeast Ohio.

Sincerely,
Dave Vaughan
Executive Director

December eletter

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:52:04 -0500

December 2009

Hello All!
We want to announce the addition of new member of our Board of Directors, Richard Miller, D.D.S. was appointed to our Board of Directors and will begin serving in January. We would also like to welcome our new Director of Development, Ryan Landi. Ryan comes from Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing and brings his expertise in the housing development arena. NDS welcomes you!!
NDS also celebrated the addition of our new satellite office in the City of Barberton. The open house was a great success and I would like to thank all of the attendees. We will officially open our doors for business at the beginning of the year. We will offer programs such as housing rehabilitation, homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention and down payment assistance.

NDS has had a wonderful 2009, with many new programs such as the National Community Stabilization Trust. NDS has been in the process of buying several vacant and foreclosed homes, for the rehabilitation and resale of these properties. This is just one of the great programs we are involved with and look for continued success with it in 2010.

Have a happy and safe holiday season!! See you next year!

Sincerely,
Dave Vaughan
Executive Director

NOVEMBER eletter

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:50:27 -0500

Hello All!
NDS is excited to announce that through the Summit County Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) we will be partnering with Family and Community Services of Portage County to build houses for Veterans. Through this program two homes will be demolished and replaced with two new constructions. The other new construction home will be built on an existing vacant lot. This project is slated to begin in early 2010.

NDS and the City of Barberton were photographed in front of 123 7th St. NW to celebrate the rehabilitation of the home through CDBG and NSP funds. This home is near completion and will be up for sale soon. For more information please contact Karen Bryce at 330-297-6400 ext. 245.

Also, the City of Ravenna is demolishing their first house under the NSP program. 468 S. Walnut is one of three home scheduled for demolition. However we are in the process of buying two more homes to rehabilitate and resale. We look forward to the positive results of this program and will keep you updated on the progress.

Several events are occurring throughout our service area, particularly in the City of Barberton. NDS has been invited to participate in their annual Christmas Walk. This event attracts 25,000 people. We feel that this will be a wonderful introduction into the City.

Speaking of introductions into the City, NDS’ new satellite office will soon be complete and NDS will be holding an open house on December 10, from 4 pm-7 pm, for officials and other interested parties. For information please contact Erica at 330-297-6400 ext. 234.

Sincerely,
Dave Vaughan
Executive Director