Effective October 2006, Manchester Neighborhood Housing Services changed its name to NeighborWorks^® Greater Manchester. We will offer the same great service, but now with a broader area. This change gives us the branding opportunity to align more closely with our affiliate NeighborWorks^® America and the network of community development organizations working like ours nationwide. It also enables us to be identified as a regional player in this housing market as we expand the coverage of our products and services.

As we move into 2007, we mark the beginning of a new era with a new name and a broader service area, while at the same time not losing sight of our history and our roots in Manchester's neighborhoods. We aim to retain our history as we grow for the future.

An exciting future lies before NeighborWorks^® Greater Manchester with the start of the development of the Silver Street Apartments that will create 57 new units of affordable housing. We will also be pursuing new ideas for home ownership lending products and development opportunities to better serve the region. Let this serve as the window to our past and the door to our future.

We've all witnessed the changes in the housing market throughout this region. As the market has shifted, so must we. Our mission remains the same. Housing growth patterns, transitional neighborhoods, economic development, and demographics have all impacted our community. We are positioning ourselves to grow and thrive in the coming years.

Thank you for your continued support of this organization and interest in our future. We look forward to your continued involvement with NeighborWorks^® Greater Manchester!