NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF

Community engagement: neighborhood housing services of the black hills, inc. Also provides resident leadership opportunities through neighborhood councils, developing community leaders academy and business sense education. Community outreach also encourages community volunteerism through a variety of projects. Neighborhood council: each council addresses the community needs and assists in providing direction. Each council is entitled to and has representation on the neighborhood housing services of the black hills, inc. Board of directors to assist with development of programs or projects implemented by the organization. Volunteer events: volunteer opportunities include painting homes for low- income and disabled families, neighborhood beautification, neighborhood and community clean up, and weatherization of low-income homes.

Hills partnership manages a 27-unit community in deadwood, south dakota. The community is an income restricted property for low income households and is contracted through a home program through south dakota housing. This provides additional affordable homes for those who may otherwise be priced out of the market. As one of two members in hills partnership, the net earnings flow through to the organization.