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NNI Advocate
A Quarterly eNewsletter - Winter 2017
New Neighborhoods, Inc.
We're off and running in 2017! While we are starting to celebrate 50 years of service to our community, we are also in transition as we bid Ross Burkhardt Godspeed in his retirement. In this edition, let's look forward and back.
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Honoring Ross Burkhardt for 18 Years of Dedicated Service
After many years of dedicated service to New Neighborhoods, Inc., please join us in congratulating Ross Burkhardt on his retirement. While we have been working on a transition plan for many months now, Ross has retired from New Neighborhoods on February 17, 2017.
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SAVE THE DATE - 2017 Giving Day
Home is where the heart is! Show your support for New Neighborhood Inc. this coming Giving Day, March 9th, 2017.
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Staff Appreciation Dinner 2017
On February 16, New Neighborhoods Inc. hosted a staff appreciation dinner to honor the hardworking, dedicated employees of the NNI team!
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Come with us back to 2016 as we take a look at our blessings and highlights.
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NNI's Jazz on the Rocks Served up Hundreds
Back in September, we hosted our 2nd Annual Jazz on the Rocks at Stamford's scenic Harbor Point.
More than 200 guests enjoyed live musical performances on the waterfront from and an array of vendors offering whiskey, craft beer, and food samplings.
Jazz on the Rocks raised just over
$28,000
for NNI!
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NNI 2016 Grants & Awards
Stamford 2030's Platinum Award
NNI's The Atlantic property was chosen as a 2016 Change Makers Award Winner!
Stamford 2030 recognized The Atlantic as a building that promotes sustainability in Fairfield County.
Stamford 2030 honored NNI's The Atlantic as a Platinum Award (the highest tier) winner at the 2nd Annual Change Makers Awards that took place on October 5th.
Renovation of the Atlantic
NNI was awarded a grant to go towards a $2.3MM renovation of the Atlantic.The renovations included significant increases in building insulation and weatherization (reducing air flow between outdoors and building), as well as in the heating, air conditioning and lighting equipment installed.
Bank of America Award
Bank of America supported NNI with a $10,000.00 grant for Community Development!
Laurel House Award
In 2016, Ross Burkhardt won the Laurel House Westport-Weston Neighborhood Champion Award.
Grants won in 2016
In 2016, NNI received
$125,000 in grants for prospective housing development projects,
$2,500 for the HOME art installation project in Stamford,
$20,000 in grants for the Tenant Advocate Program, with an additional $78,846 in grants submitted to funders pending a decision.
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Free Health Fair
New Neighborhoods, Inc. (NNI) hosted a free multi-agency health fair at its Martin Luther King Jr. Apartments property in Stamford on August 25th. Guests were able to learn about pediatric, adult and senior nutrition, wellness, and exercise programs to promote healthier living and longevity.
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Senior Citizens Back at Prom
New Neighborhoods, Inc. and The Over 60 Club presented and hosted a Senior Prom Luncheon. Over 100 seniors felt revitalized as they danced to music, ate, and enjoyed the prom once again.
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Summer Meals Success
The Summer Meals Program provided breakfast and lunch free of charge to individuals aged 18 and under throughout July.
New Neighborhoods, Inc. supported the program on the West Side of Stamford.
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Annual Winter Warm-up
New Neighborhoods, Inc. hosted its annual winter coat drive in mid-December at this year's Winter Warm-up. Residents warmed up with chili and hot chocolate at the event.
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At Marshall Commons, the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County Food Truck holds a monthly community distribution of bags of groceries for food insecure residents and their South End neighbors.
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In 2016, New Neighborhoods, Inc. provides innovative management solutions, property analysis and training services to multifamily owners and investors. Through our focus on service, training, and growth, NNI can deliver outstanding results to its clients, quality housing communities to its customers, and ongoing growth opportunities for our employees.
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New Neighborhoods, Inc. | 76 Progress Drive Suite 140 Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 359-2215 | nnistamford.org
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