Lending for the Community: Down Payment Assistance and Lending Partner Highlights
At NeighborWorks Orange County (NWOC), our mission is rooted in expanding access to homeownership and financial stability for the people and communities we serve. One of the most powerful tools we offer to support this mission is access to inclusive, community-centered lending products, paired with down payment assistance (DPA) programs that help bridge the affordability […]
Touring Affordable Housing Units with NWOC Board Members
This month, NeighborWorks Orange County Board Members visited several of our affordable housing properties located in Fullerton, Brea, and La Habra. With a total of 98 affordable housing units, these properties represent the heart of our mission—providing stable, affordable housing options that serve as the foundation for families to thrive. During the tours, Board Members […]
What to Know About Reverse Mortgage Loans — and Why NeighborWorks Orange County is a Trusted Resource
As homeowners reach retirement age, many begin exploring options to support aging in place, fund unexpected expenses, or supplement fixed incomes. One financial tool that may be worth considering is a reverse mortgage loan. What is a Reverse Mortgage Loan? A reverse mortgage loan allows homeowners aged 62 and older to convert part of their […]
NeighborWorks Week: Celebrating Community Impact and Empowering Future Homeowners
For well over four decades, NeighborWorks Orange County has celebrated NeighborWorks Week held the first week of June. NeighborWorks Week highlights the impact of residents, volunteers, board members, civic leaders among others who share the mission to sustain and maintain homeownership, establish financial empowerment to strengthen communities. NeighborWorks Orange County and network peers host events […]
NeighborWorks OC Receives $50,000 in Flexible Impact Grant Funding
We’re excited to share that NeighborWorks Orange County has received a $50,000 grant from NeighborWorks America as an advance on the upcoming Flexible Impact Grants base award. This critical funding comes at a time when communities like ours continue to face increasing pressure from the housing crisis and tightening access to other funding resources. This […]
Celebrating Affordable Housing Champions at the 2025 AHA Awards Breakfast
NeighborWorks Orange County was proud to serve as a Community Sponsor at the 2025 Affordable Housing Awards (AHA) Breakfast, held on April 17th at the Orange Hill Restaurant. Now in its 40th year, this annual tradition brought together affordable housing developers, advocates, community leaders, elected officials, and nonprofit partners, all united by a shared commitment […]
Collaborating for Solutions: Addressing Housing Affordability in Orange County
NeighborWorks Orange County recently had the opportunity to participate in two impactful events focused on housing access and community investment—each highlighting the power of collaboration in solving California’s affordable housing challenges. In Santa Ana, we joined the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco and a group of local housing leaders for a roundtable centered […]
NeighborWorks Orange County FY24 Impact: A Year of Growth, Empowerment, and Community Investment
At NeighborWorks Orange County, our mission is to empower individuals and families to build wealth through homeownership, financial education, and access to affordable housing. As we reflect on the past year, we’re proud to share the impact we’ve made together with our partners, supporters, and the communities we serve. In Fiscal Year 2024, NWOC helped […]
How to Make Sure You Have the Right Insurance Coverage for Your Needs
If you only think about your insurance when something goes wrong, you’re likely too late. Wildfires, floods, unexpected disasters — California homeowners know all too well how quickly life can change. Every year, people lose their homes and belongings, only to realize too late that their insurance won’t fully cover the damage. In fact, a recent […]
