who we are and what we do
NeighborWorks Omaha (NWO) is a
not-for-profit 501c3 corporation that provides economic and community
development services that include affordable quality housing, business
development, job creation and retention.
We are a small diverse staff committed to
rebuilding and enhancing the quality of life in Greater Omaha with community
development activities that benefit individuals from a wide spectrum of
economic levels.
We serve residents of Douglas
and/or Sarpy counties in Nebraska with an emphasis on low-moderate income
families, minorities, and women.
services provided
As developers, we provide services
to potential home buyers of affordable and market rate housing. Our current development
areas are in the Long School Neighborhood, 24th - 27th Street, Hamilton to Lake
Streets; and in Miami Heights at 33rd and Lake Street area. In addition, we
assist start up and existing small businesses with training, business
counseling, micro loans, and networking opportunities. Learn
more about our Services.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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302
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Multi-family housing units
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86
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Single family homes
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82
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Microbusiness loans
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944
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Trained entrepreneurs
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We accomplish our goals by:
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creating and maintaining partnerships with key organizations
including the City of Omaha, Nebraska, the financial industry, and the private
sector.
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collaborating with a strong board of directors and committed
community leaders.
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private donations which have allowed us to build
capacity and increase our visibility.
ECONOMIC IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY
A recent study, conducted by
Creighton University's College of Business Administration, reports
NeighborWorks Omaha had a $116.1 million impact on the local economy from
2001-2009.
Learn more about
our Impact on the Community.
