Sojourner Solar
Everyone Owns the Sun NPHS Launches Solar Start-Up Everyone owns the sun and should be able to afford its benefits. The cost of solar technology has declined significantly over the last five years, and yet only higher income, well-to-do homeowners are accessing this technology. Lower wealth homeowners are still priced out of the solar economy, or believe they cannot own solar panel systems. This was the impetus for NPHS designing and developing Sojourner Solar, a solar startup that brings a level of unprecedented
NPHS Facilitates Microloan for Claremont Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Jaso Sanchez dreamed of opening his own Jiu Jitsu school to teach youth and adults from all walks of life about the martial arts discipline that transformed his own life. With ten years of training under his belt and a business background, Jaso had the opportunity to start his own Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school in 2015 in a commercial park in the city of Claremont. To expand his business and accommodate the growing number of students, Jaso needed additional space beyond the 2,400 square feet he currently occupied. All
A Message from the CEO
New Year. New Mission. More Impact. More than Housing - A Message from the CEO Happy New Year Partners! An impactful twenty-five years have passed since NPHS was established as a result of a partnership between residents, the City of Montclair and NeighborWorks America. It’s been an enriching journey for sure. Thanks to the thought-leadership of our innovative and hardworking team, and an engaged and forward-thinking board, NPHS has developed into a versatile and adaptable housing and community economic development
NPHS Helps Single Mother Buy a Home for the Holidays
For many families, the holiday season is a time to count life’s blessings. Amidst struggles and challenges, this season is a time of celebration, quality moments with loved ones, and thanks for the true fortunes we possess. For Salena Madrid and her mother Nancy, this December brings forth a particularly special blessing – a home to call their own. As a single mother raising two children, Salena has worked hard her whole life to make ends meet for her family. Employed as a dispatcher for a forklift and equipment
NPHS Helps Senior Homeowners With Safety Repairs & Upgrades
Imagine being a retired senior citizen, having a limited income and being faced with an unexpected home repair bill when your water heater bursts and floods your home. Jose and Aida Cevallos, senior residents of Chino, found themselves in this predicament. The retired couple lives on limited annual income in a mobile home. When Aida discovered a wet carpet in her closet, she soon discovered it was coming from a leaking water heater. They contacted the City of Chino for assistance who referred them to NPHS for assistance. Mr.