Homeownership Development Breaks Ground in the City of San Bernardino
Development Brings Together Housing and Health Partners to Close the Homeownership Affordability Gap On May 24, 2021, NPHS, Dignity Health, and the City of San Bernardino celebrated the groundbreaking of 10 homes that will be built to offer affordable homeownership opportunities for working families. This partnership brings together housing and health partners to help close the homeownership affordability gap for families with lower incomes. The development of these homes is part of a broader innovation strategy to revitalize neighborhoods in the City of San Bernardino by using off-site
From Renter to Homeowner
How a Single Mother of Seven Became a Homeowner With record low inventory, high cost of homes, and a confusing homebuying process, the dream of homeownership for many first-time homebuyers seems unattainable. For Vanessa Navarro, that dream would soon become a reality for her and her seven children, thanks to NPHS and Union Bank. For as long as Mrs. Navarro could remember, homeownership was just not something that was ever given much thought with her family. There were just too many obstacles for her to overcome. She had
NPHS Receives $25,000 from Capital One to Support Vital Homeownership Programs
NPHS Receives $25,000 from Capital One to Support Vital Homeownership Programs NPHS received a $25,000 grant to support its Financial Wellness for Sustainable Homeownership Program. NPHS' Financial Wellness for Sustainable Homeownership Program is designed to consumers improve their understanding of financial concepts and services and take action to improve their financial well-being. Through the development of real-life financial skills, the program empowers individuals and families to be financially responsible as wealth builders, homeowners, investors, citizens and members of the workforce. In addition, the program is designed to prepare
Preserving Homes for Inland Empire Seniors
NPHS Provides Critical Home Repairs and Restores Power for Low-Income Senior in the Coachella Valley Record-breaking heatwaves and Santa Ana winds are just some of the harsh weather conditions taking a toll on homeowners in the Inland Valley. Now, imagine living in a home ill-equipped to be in these conditions for over two years. Unfortunately, this was the reality for long-time Coachella Valley resident Jose Delgado and his two sons. For over two years, Mr. Delgado and his sons lived in dire circumstances; a home without power and
Creating Safe and Healthy Homes for Seniors Aging in Place
Providing Critical Home Repairs for Elderly Homeowners In early September 2020, an intense heatwave broke temperature records throughout the Inland Empire. The heatwave was severe enough that older and undersized air conditioning systems could not cool down homes. The extreme heat was problematic for vulnerable senior citizens living in the Inland Empire with broken, faulty, or undersized air conditioning systems, as was the case for Zafar Sheikh. Mr. Sheikh, a long-time resident of the Inland Empire, first living in Rancho Cucamonga and then moving to the City of Chino