We want to help everyone find that place they can call home.

NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska was formed as a corporation called Elkhorn Valley Community Development Corporation.

Named Roger Nadrchal as the Executive Director of the corporation, which was and still is governed by a volunteer board of directors.

Designed and developed the Purchase Rehab Resell Program.

Established New Construction Program with the Woodland Park and Meadow Ridge Developments.

Established the Homebuyer Education curriculum and became a REACH affiliate.

Celebrated a milestone – had developed our first 100 homes.

Became a chartered member of NeighborWorks America.

Established a second office in Columbus.

Bradshaw development started.

Broke ground on the Centennial Park subdivision.

Launched Money Management classes and developed our 600th home.

Passed $10,000,000 mark with Down Payment Assistance Loans.

Celebrated 25th Anniversary. New milestone of houses developed was met, since inception 800 homes were developed through the various housing programs. Streets for Nor-Park subdivision were poured, and several housing units were started. 

NWNEN was off to having a regular year of housing production until the COVID-19 Pandemic arrived.  The offices were closed part of the year, only meeting with clients electronically.  Even with the pandemic present NWNEN was able to surpass the goal of 20 homes developed through the Purchase/Rehab/Resell Program.  There were 23 homes sold in 2020.  The development of Nor-Park continued its success, there were 15 Tri-Plexes, 4 Townhomes, 7 Single-Family homes and 28 Apartment Units sold or rented.  An additional 11 Single-Family homes, 4 Townhomes and 28 Apartments under construction at the end of the 2020 year.  Also, NWNEN dedicated the naming of “Ferguson Drive” in the Nor-Park Subdivision in honor of long time President/Board Member – Joe Ferguson. 

Offices continued to remain open even though the COVID Pandemic continued.  All customers were served with their needs.  NWNEN became more involved in the USDA Loan Packaging Program and was approved to be a USDA Intermediary.  Two staff members received their certifications to be HUD Certified Counselors.  Production of the Purchase/Rehab/Rehab Program was slow due to the housing inventory.  We had funding and customers but continued to be a struggle to identify houses that fit the customers budget and the ability to submit offers to get accepted.  Nor-Park continued to be built out.  Discussions and plans were in process to develop a housing project on the former Courtesy Ford site in Norfolk.  The year ended with Brian Christensen being term limited on the Board of Directors and for serving President for 10 years.

NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska (NWNEN) announced its official commitment to the Quail Meadows Development Project following the award of a Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF) grant. Quail Meadows is a multi-phase subdivision located in Columbus, Nebraska, developed in partnership with the City of Columbus and several community partners. This innovative development was designed to provide a range of housing options to meet the diverse needs of Columbus residents, including single-family detached homes, rental units, and for-sale properties. In Norfolk, plans continue to progress at the site of the former Courtesy Ford dealership, now named Phillip Avenue Apartments. This project was made possible through the efforts of the Growing Together Career Scholar Program and represents another major step forward in expanding local housing opportunities Additionally, NWNEN is pleased to announce that Mitchell Schultze has been named the 6th President of the NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska Board of Directors. His leadership will help guide the organization through these exciting developments and future initiatives.

Construction of River Fork Villas, LLC was successfully completed, and all 20 affordable units were fully leased. This innovative development was made possible through a partnership between for-profit and nonprofit developers, working together to meet Norfolk’s growing housing needs. River Fork Villas was a mixed-income housing project designed to foster a balanced and inclusive community. The development includes 20 affordable rental units for low-to-moderate income households alongside 30 market-rate rental units. This blend of housing options helps create a diverse and healthy local housing market. NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska also celebrated the groundbreaking of the Phillip Avenue Apartments, a multi-use housing development located in Norfolk. This project offers a total of 52 residential units; 45 designated for Wayne State College students and 7 set aside for interns or individuals seeking market-rate housing. The Phillip Avenue Apartments are part of a broader effort to support workforce and student housing in the region.

NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska proudly celebrated 30 years of empowering individuals and strengthening communities. To mark this milestone, NWNEN hosted open house events at both its Norfolk and Columbus locations. The celebrations featured food trucks and welcomed partners, clients, former clients, and community members to join in the festivities. Another major achievement this year was the completion of the Phillip Avenue Apartments in Norfolk. All units designated for Wayne State College students have been successfully leased, contributing to the region’s growing need for quality student housing and continuing NWNEN’s mission to expand housing opportunities across Northeast Nebraska.