Think Green, Act Green: NeighborWorks America’s Healthy, Sustainable Communities Agenda was launched February 27, 2008 with a $750,000 grant from The Home Depot Foundation. This agenda focuses on further advancing environmental responsibility across the community development industry and bringing more "green" benefits to low- and moderate-income families. NeighborWorks America will use its prominent role as an educator and facilitator of community development to act on this agenda
NeighborWorks America seeks a holistic approach to accomplish its objectives by:
- embedding sustainable practices into its operations;
- delivering training to aid the industry in its progression of sustainable housing; and
- supporting its network of more than 230 local organizations with tools and measures to
make green a component in all of their programs- from homebuyer education to real estate development, in order to create greener, healthier homes and communities
(see mission, goals and objectives).
NeighborWorks America has always believed that creating and preserving affordable homes promotes strong and vibrant communities. This agenda ensures that when we create opportunities for affordable housing, we are doing so in a manner that conserves natural resources, reduces energy and water consumption, minimizes solid waste, and considers the health of the residents.
Contact
Thomas P. Deyo
Senior Advisor for Gulf Rebuilding and Green Strategies
1325 G. Street, N.W., Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005
202-220-2301
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