Over five years, the median homebuyer in the @neighborworks network earned $58,000 a year. The median borrower in the national market in 2025 earned $112,000.  This isn’t a reduced version of the American dream. Read hubs.li/Q04BDV620

This past weekend, the @NewYorkTimes included @SarahKackar, our senior director of national rural programs and alternative construction strategies at NeighborWorks America, in its coverage of prefab housing and the growing interest affordable houses. hubs.li/Q04Bz0-20

Today, @NeighborWorks is releasing five years of homebuyer data from our network of nearly 250 local nonprofits.  In federal Fiscal Year 2025, 94% of the people who bought a home with help from a network organization were buying their first one. Read hubs.li/Q04BxGHl0

NeighborWorks® America joined the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond at the 2026 Investing in Rural America Conference in Asheville, North Carolina. Here's a recap of the conversations, learning and community connections that made the experience memorable. #RuralDevelopment

Join the NeighborWorks Digital Learning Institute from Oct. 19-Oct. 30 with courses designed to equip you with the tools and strategies to approach negotiations with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Registration is still open! Read more and register! hubs.li/Q04B0bGn0

How does claiming an account for your child now help them build wealth for tomorrow? Getting started early makes a difference. Learn more about the new Trump/530A accounts. hubs.li/Q04zQmpt0

Earlier this year, NeighborWorks® America brought together housing and community development leaders for the Housing Our Relatives Summit in Anchorage, Alaska. Read more. hubs.li/Q04zP-Sl0 #CommunityDevelopment #AffordableHousing #Alaska

Homeownership starts with a conversation. In FY25, 94% of homeowners created through the NeighborWorks network were first-time buyers. Connect with a NeighborWorks network organization near you today: hubs.ly/Q04zQ63g0 #FirstTimeHomebuyers #NeighborWorksAmerica

What helps create opportunities in rural America? Strong leaders and trusted partnerships, says Lee Anne Adams, chief operating officer at NeighborWorks® America. Read more hubs.li/Q04zxH_60

NeighborWorks America joined rural leaders in Asheville for the Investing in Rural America Conference. Sarah Kackar moderated a discussion on strengthening local capacity and attracting investment to support long-term rural growth. #InvestingInRuralAmerica #NeighborWorksAmerica

Through NeighborWorks® America’s Portfolio Strengthening Program, AHEAD Inc. is improving efficiency and expanding impact in rural New Hampshire. Read more  neighborworks.org/blog/stren…

Join NeighborWorks Digital Learning Institute on Oct. 20 for the free webinar, “AI Is Already in Your Organization: What Everyone Should Know.” Learn how AI is already shaping community development work and how to put it to work for you. Register: hubs.ly/Q04zvS-l0

The strength of rural communities isn't what they're missing. It's the people, partnerships and local assets already driving progress. Sarah Kackar shared that message at #InvestingInRuralAmerica in Asheville. #RuralDevelopment Read more hubs.li/Q04zr9Dn0

Investing in communities starts with understanding their history. At Asheville's historic The Block, participants at the 2026 Investing in Rural America Conference learned from local leaders shaping culture, opportunity and community. Proud to be a strategic partner.

“You know your community best. You are the people turning possibility into progress.” Lee Anne highlighted what we see across the NeighborWorks network: When local leadership is backed by strong partnerships and sustained investment, rural communities create lasting change.

One spark can ignite lasting change. ✨ Learn about the incredible work happening in communities by residents just like you. The NeighborWorks Community Leadership Institute: Ignite kickoff is available to watch now. WATCH NOW: hubs.li/Q04zb9Bn0

Puerto Rico is the destination. It’s also part of the lesson. As we prepare for NTI Puerto Rico, we’re listening to the people already doing the work there and asking: What can the rest of us learn from them? Read the story: hubs.li/Q04z5cRH0

Inspired by a vision to transform a brick wall, NHS Gallery 66 has helped turn an alleyway into a destination for creativity, connection and neighborhood pride. See how NHS Greater New Britain is using art to strengthen community. Read more hubs.li/Q04y_3Zf0

Day 2 in Asheville: NeighborWorks® America’s Sarah Kackar moderated a panel at the Investing in Rural America Conference on how small towns can strengthen local capacity and attract investment for lasting growth. Follow us for more updates from Asheville.

🏡 More homes. More opportunities. Stronger communities. NeighborWorks network organization Homewise is bringing 72 new all-electric homes to southwest Albuquerque through Sombra del Oeste, with down payment assistance for income-qualified buyers. hubs.li/Q04yHxwc0?