[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 20 (Thursday, February 1, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E245]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF GREATER CLEVELAND'S 30TH ANNUAL 
                                LUNCHEON

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 31, 2007

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Neighborhood 
Housing Services of Greater Cleveland (NHSGC), which is celebrating its 
30th Annual Luncheon on January 25, 2007, at the Bohemian National Hall 
in Cleveland's Slavic Village neighborhood.
  Neighborhood housing has created homeownership and built communities 
for over 30 years. NHSGC, a trusted not-for-profit organization, has 
provided families in Northeast Ohio with the housing education and home 
repair loans they need to buy, improve and keep their homes. NHSGC was 
incorporated in July 1975 to revitalize Cleveland neighborhoods by 
providing programs and services that improve the communities and 
enhance the quality of life of residents. Realizing its primary market 
niche was providing a comprehensive service package to clients 
interested in homeownership, NHSGC is also one of the leading providers 
of rehab services and loan products. This experience has led NHSGC to 
expand its focus from traditional ``neighborhood based'' market to the 
entire City of Cleveland, while also expanding throughout Cuyahoga 
County and other strategic locations. NHSGC partners with both public 
and private institutions to help more than 1,300 people each year. In 
its efforts to build strong communities, NHSGC is led by local 
residents and guided by local needs.
  As a chartered member of Neighbor-Works', one of nearly 
245 organizations working in nearly 4,400 urban, suburbs and rural 
communities nationwide, NHSGC is certified to meet a high standard of 
fiscal integrity and service to help residents in developing 
leadership, improving their neighborhoods, and securing decent housing 
that is affordable. Its link to this powerful and unique nationwide 
network of community development organizations adds great value to what 
it is able to accomplish in Northeast Ohio.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognizing the great 
accomplishments of Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland 
as it celebrates its 30th Annual Luncheon on January 25, and in 
committing ourselves to joining with this nonprofit organization in 
rebuilding our nation's great cities like Cleveland.

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