Wednesday, June 9, 2010

NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICE S CAN HELP YOU AND YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Neighborhood Housing Services of Kansas City (NHS) is a CDC (Community Development Corporation) that is now working with the Marlborough Community Coalition neighborhoods (Marlborough East, Marlborough Pride, Marlborough Renaissance and Battleflood Heights). If you live in one of those areas, you can apply for one of many pro grams designed to help you,which in turn, invests in our neighborhood.

First, NHS is accepting applications NOW, so don’t delay in contacting them, either via their website, www.nhsofkcmo.org, or phone, 816-822-7703. NHS is at 5835 Troost.


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HOME WEATHERIZATION– Most people don’t think about weatherization in the summer, but this is the best time to do it. This program provides free energy efficient improvements.


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MINOR HOME REPAIR
This program is designed to assist home owners whole
income is below 80% of area median income. No repay-
ment is required. If you need a roof or furnace, this program

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HOME IMPROVEMENT
LOAN—NHS home improvement loans offer up to $15,000
for eligible home repairs. The interest rate on this loan is 2%
with a fixed term, payable upto 10 years.

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“ LOTS OF LOVE” - NHS also has a program designed to help residents maintain the appearance of their blocks.
Called “Lots of Love,” NHS will give residents a stipend to mow and take care of the yard of a vacant house in your area. Call NHS to apply.

First, NHS is accepting applications NOW, so don’t delay in contacting them, either via their website, www.nhsofkcmo.org, or phone, 816-822-7703. NHS is at 5835 Troost.