October 14th, 2025

Reclaiming Our Blocks: Homeownership as a Force for Community Renewal, Forbes

Reclaiming Our Blocks: Homeownership as a Force for Community Renewal 

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) such as Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (NHS), are nonprofit and community development lenders who have the ability to provide special products and programs designed to increase access to capital for those underserved by traditional lending institutions. Our President and CEO Anthony E. Simpkins shared how we are actively investing in communities by addressing systemic disparities through housing resources, education, and grants that not only increase homeownership but also revitalize neighborhoods from within.

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A nonprofit organization established in 1975, NHS is committed to offering Chicago residents affordable resources so they can buy, fix, and keep their homes. We partner with residents, block clubs, neighborhood organizations, financial institutions, the City of Chicago, insurance companies, corporations and foundations so that families can protect and preserve their single biggest investment—their homes. Our mission is creating opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives, and strengthen their neighborhoods. Copyright © 2022 Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Inc. All rights reserved.

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