Richmond Neighborhood Housing

Description

A place residents can stay in that is affordable in the community of their choice, that reflects their values, their race and their culture; has been the cornerstone of RNHS mission since 1981.

Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. ( RNHS) a vision of its residents saw a call to action at the height of "red lining" era- they wanted to ensure its community members would continue to have access to affordable housing; since than the organization has continued to transform to address relevant issues related to affordable housing.

Where are we today: RNHS is a HUD certified bilingual counseling agency providing workshops and 1:1 counseling to low income residents related to Pre- Purchase, Rental and Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling. RNHS believe that the affordable housing conversation does not stop at renting , RNHS continue to advocate and support community members explore the feasibility of homeownership. We continue to acquire single family homes that we secure for individuals to rent that are below the city’s AMI levels. The organizations mission looks to decreased economic inequality contributed to changes in economic or racial segregation in neighborhoods and communities, while looking address how these spatial inequalities affect the opportunities and life chances of residents.