“I believe in WIN’s mission of providing people with the ability to own their own home, rebuilding neighborhoods, and creating community,” said Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) volunteer Steve Schulten. For more than twenty years, Schulten has helped set up WIN’s holiday parties. At first, it was a family volunteer activity. WIN board member Kathy Lutz
Identity theft is when someone uses your personal information to do things like open accounts, steal your tax refund, or file fake health insurance claims. There are simple steps that you can take to reduce the risk of it happening to you. Here are five tips from the Federal Trade Commission
The 5-room house built in 1922 is lit only by an overcast sky. Volunteers have emptied it of debris, except for 3 bags of concrete, a tripod, and a rake. The wall-to-wall carpeting has been removed, exposing its original solid wood floors. This marks the start of WIN’s next home rehab project that’s designed
The difference between the price of your home and what you pay over the life of your mortgage is substantial. Making additional principal-only payments on your mortgage can reduce your interest and help you pay your loan off sooner. There are different methods for making additional annual principal payments. For example:
Patricia West, a great-grandmother and support worker for people living with mental challenges, says she “keeps working because of the economy.” She’s not alone. According to the Pew Research Center, roughly one in five Americans ages 65 and older (19%) were employed in 2023, a number that doubled over the last 35 years. Last
It took patience, but Tamisha Gibson got what she wanted a 3-bedroom house with an enclosed porch, a backyard, and a nice-sized kitchen. “I like the rain, and now I can sit on my porch and listen to it,” said Gibson. She had wanted a home for a long time but had put that
Beekman Street Corridor Coalition members recognized for years that not having access to affordable, good-quality, fresh food had negative health outcomes for their families. In 2023, a coalition action team decided that creating a farmers’ market was one way to address the food desert. Residents ranked product affordability and community building
In less than two days, volunteers and staff were able to transform WIN’s community room into Santa’s Workshop. This annual celebration was founded more than 20 years ago by community leader and beloved neighbor Marilyn Evans. Miss Marilyn, passed away days before the Christmas celebration. Her family, who has always been
By just clicking the link below, you can put a smile on a child’s face this Christmas. During our November Giving Day campaign, please help us fill Santa’s Workshop with 100 toys. A neighborhood child will receive your gift at WIN’s annual Santa’s Workshop celebration on December 16. For more information,
Dry Christmas trees and malfunctioning lights can lead to holiday disasters. Here are some home decor tips from the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that can help keep your home safe for the holidays. Keep potentially poisonous plants – mistletoe, holly berries, Jerusalem cherry and amaryllis – away from children If using an
