HOME
(n) the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.
Who We Are
The NeighborWorks Association of Pennsylvania is a statewide network of eight nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating equitable housing options and improving the quality of life across the Commonwealth. As chartered members of NeighborWorks America, we leverage our strengths to advance our shared mission, engage others, and advocate to best meet the needs of our communities.
- Legislative advocacy for affordable housing
- Marketing of the NeighborWorks America brand
- Collaboration with public and private partners
- Financial empowerment for Pennsylvania families
How We Serve
The NeighborWorks Association of Pennsylvania brings together our expertise, talents, and experiences with that of stakeholders and partners to find innovative solutions to today’s challenges by:
- Serving as a link between citizens and elected officials, policymakers and others;
- Evaluating and measuring the impact and effectiveness of public policies and programs;
- Leveraging best practices and the expertise of NeighborWorks America and NeighborWorks network organizations across the country; and
- Developing and field testing innovative ways of responding to community issues.
The Power of Affordable Housing
We Can Make a Difference
Achievements for FY 2025
- Grants from NeighborWorks America to NeighborWorks organizations from core appropriation.
- $1,950,000
- New homeowners who purchased with assistance or directly from NeighborWorks organizations
- 660
- Total housing and counseling services provided
- 12,022
- Single-family and multifamily rental homes owned and/or managed
- 3,682
- Owner-occupied and rental homes improved with basic repairs
- 2,576
- Customers enrolled in pre-purchase, post-purchase, financial capability or foreclosure counseling
- 4,787
- Homeowners with homes preserved through rehabilitation, foreclosure counseling, refinancing and other services
- 316
- Jobs created and/or maintained
- 799
- Total investment per dollar of federally appropriated grant funds
- 108:1
- Total investment in Pennsylvania in FY2025.
- $210,154,879
Our Members
Eight organizations, one Commonwealth.
NeighborWorks Association of Pennsylvania is comprised of eight community-based nonprofit corporations with a single mission: helping Pennsylvanians gain access to and remain in their homes. Our members are chartered by NeighborWorks America, the national leader in affordable housing with a network of more than 230 organizations across the country.
Housing Development Corporation MidAtlantic
Dana Hanchin, President & CEO
4-6 West King Street, Suite 4Lancaster, PA 17603
Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Berks
Daniel Sansary, Executive Director
210 N. 5th Street Suite 201Reading, PA 19601
NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania
Shane Powers, President & CEO
815 Smith StreetScranton, PA 18504
New Kensington Community Development Corporation
Bill McKinney, Executive Director
2771 Ruth Street, Suite 1Philadelphia, PA 19134
Gallery
The network at work.
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Home Matters to PA Day at the State Capitol, 2023. -
NeighborWorks Association of Pennsylvania members with Sen. John Fetterman, April 2024. -
NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania with Sen. Bob Casey, 2023.
Home matters to Pennsylvania.
From Pittsburgh to Scranton, our members help families buy homes, keep homes, and build stronger neighborhoods.