NeighborWorks America

Westside Atlanta is transforming, and Atlanta Regional Group Learning attendees got a front-row seat. 🚌

As part of this professional learning experience, participants toured housing and community development projects led by NeighborWorks® network organizations ANDP (Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership) and Quest Community Development Corporation, gaining real-world insight into the strategies, partnerships, and investments that help strengthen neighborhoods. The experience reflected the core focus of Atlanta Regional Group Learning: equipping housing and community development professionals with practical tools they can take back to their communities.

NeighborWorks Regional Group Learnings are designed to help housing and community development professionals build practical strategies and solutions that strengthen neighborhoods and expand opportunity.

At in Miami Beach, CDFI leaders shared practical, peer-to-peer insights on navigating challenges, building capacity and creating sustainable impact.

From strengthening partnerships to staying focused on mission, these lessons show the power of learning from one another.

Read the blog for tips and takeaways from CDFI leaders in the NeighborWorks® network. 👇
https://hubs.li/Q04vHtWh0

At in Miami Beach, practitioners explored the power of understanding communities from the inside out—listening to residents, recognizing local strengths and using those insights to shape stronger solutions.

Because meaningful community development starts with seeing the people, places and possibilities that make each community unique.

Read about their experiences: https://hubs.li/Q04vHsqJ0

Strong organizations are built at every level, and leadership development shouldn’t stop at the top.

At in Miami Beach, the Solutions Lab explored what it takes to strengthen leadership across an organization, from emerging leaders to experienced executives.

The takeaway? When people at every level have the skills, support and confidence to lead, organizations—and communities—are stronger.

Read the blog to learn why investing in leadership at all levels matters: https://hubs.li/Q04vCRLY0

🤖 AI isn't coming. It's already changing how we work.

The question isn't whether AI belongs in housing and community development. It's how to use it responsibly to save time, improve productivity and strengthen your impact.

Join us for a FREE NeighborWorks Digital Learning Institute Spotlight Webinar and discover practical ways AI can support your work.

This webinar is your opportunity to explore one of today's fastest-changing topics before the Fall 2026 NeighborWorks Digital Learning Institute begins.

Reserve your free spot today: https://hubs.li/Q04vyTmK0

NeighborWorks® America is excited to collaborate with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond on the upcoming Investing in Rural America Conference: The Strength of Rural Places to bring together rural practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and funders to explore how communities leverage their assets to build economic resilience and shared prosperity.

Sessions will highlight innovative, evidence-based strategies on workforce pathways, economic development, small business development and more.

We hope you’ll join us for this inspiring gathering focused on advancing opportunity and strengthening rural communities nationwide. https://hubs.li/Q04vp4Rt0

“Know your why.” That’s just one of 10 lessons for the next generation of community development professionals that came from the Community Wealth and Asset Building Practitioner Exchange during the NeighborWorks Training Institute. Read more!
https://hubs.li/Q04vWp6L0

Registration is officially open for the NeighborWorks® Digital Learning Institute (NDLI)!

From Oct. 19–30, housing and community development professionals can build skills, deepen their expertise and learn from experienced faculty—all through flexible, faculty-led virtual courses.

With two weeks of learning and a wide range of courses focused on everything from affordable housing development and financial coaching to strategic planning, community engagement and leadership, there’s an opportunity to learn what you need, when you need it.

📚 Choose one week—or take both.
💻 Learn virtually from wherever you are.
🚀 Invest in the skills that move communities forward.

Ready to make this fall a season of growth? Learn more & register: https://hubs.li/Q04vBrhS0

The NeighborWorks® Achieving Excellence Program recently celebrated 25 years of helping leaders tackle complex challenges, strengthen their organizations and create lasting impact.

At this year’s in Miami Beach, alumni reunited to reflect on the lessons, relationships and leadership journeys that continue long after the program ends.

https://hubs.li/Q04vCXMV0

🌊 Leadership creates ripples that reach far beyond one person, one organization or one community.

At in Miami Beach, NeighborWorks® America honored two visionary Florida leaders—Ignacio Estaban, retired CEO of Florida Community Loan Fund, and Germaine Smith-Baugh, president & CEO of the Urban League of Broward County—for their lasting impact on affordable housing and community development.

Their stories remind us that true vision means seeing what’s possible and having the courage to make it real.

Read more about these inspiring leaders and the impact of their work: https://hubs.li/Q04vBhNr0