The Community Effect: A NeighborWorks America Podcast

Episode 20: Legacy, Inheritance and Resilience in Houston's Fifth Ward (Part 2) (Season 2 - Episode 10)

In Part 2 of this conversation on The Community Effect, Marietta Rodriguez, president & CEO of NeighborWorks America, continues her discussion with Kathy Flanagan Payton,

Episode 19: Legacy, Inheritance and Resilience in Houston's Fifth Ward (Part 1) (Season 2 - Episode 9)

In this episode of The Community Effect, host Marietta Rodriguez, president and CEO of NeighborWorks America, explores how housing inheritance and tangled titles shape st

Episode 18: Scaling What Works: Innovation in Community Investment (Season 2 - Episode 8)

In this episode of The Community Effect, Marietta Rodriguez, president & CEO of NeighborWorks America, is joined by Brandee McHale, head of Community Investing and Develo

Episode 17: Building the Future: How Innovation is Expanding What's Possible in Affordable Housing (Season 2 - Episode 7)

Innovation is redefining what’s possible in affordable housing. In this episode, NeighborWorks America President & CEO Marietta Rodriguez talks with Ernest Coney Jr., CEO

Episode 16: After the Storm: Resilience and Rebuilding in Los Angeles

When disaster strikes, rebuilding takes more than repairing homes — it takes time, trust and community. In this episode of The Community Effect, NeighborWorks America Pr

Episode 15: Before the Bricks - Building Financial Readiness for Homeownership

Before a home is built, the foundation for success starts long before the first brick is laid. In this episode of The Community Effect, NeighborWorks® America president &

Episode 14: The Neighbor Project - Renting with a Purpose (Part 2 - Season 2 Episode 4)

In this episode of The Community Effect we are back with Rick Guzman, Executive Director of The Neighbor Project, to continue the conversation about how the Neighbor Proj

Episode 13: The Neighbor Project - Renting with a Purpose (Part 1 - Season 2 Episode 3)

Not everyone is ready to buy...and that’s okay. In this episode of The Community Effect, we sit down with Rick Guzman, Executive Director of The Neighbor Project, to expl

Episode 12: Reimagining Affordable Housing: Manufactured Homes & New Possibilities (Season 2 - Episode 2)

What role can manufactured homes play in solving today’s housing challenges? In this episode of The Community Effect, Marietta Rodriguez, NeighborWorks America President

Episode 11: Rooted in Recovery: 20 Years Since Katrina (Season 2 - Episode 1)

Welcome to Season 2 of the Community Effect Podcast! Two decades after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, we speak with three leaders who helped rebuild the Gulf Coast: Terri N

Episode 10: Beyond Housing: Holistic Approaches to Community Transformation & Investment

In this episode of The Community Effect, Marietta Rodriguez talks with Chris Krehmeyer, president and CEO of Beyond Housing, about the power of community partnerships in

Episode 9: Innovating for Impact: Nonprofit-Corporate Partnerships and Why They Work

"Innovating for Impact" explores how corporate-nonprofit partnerships fuel economic growth and housing equity. Guest Courtney Howard Hodapp of JPMorgan Chase joins host M

Episode 8: A Roof Over Every Head: Expanding Access to Rental Housing

The need for affordable rental housing is greater than ever. How do we ensure a roof over every head? In this episode of The Community Effect, NeighborWorks America Pres

Episode 7: Building Community and Opportunity: A Conversation with Darryl Smith

How does an actor-turned-community developer transform housing access in Seattle? Join Marietta Rodriguez as she sits down with Darryl Smith, CEO of HomeSight, to explore

Episode 6: The Future Now (Part 2)

In the second installment of “The Future Now,” Marietta Rodriguez continues her conversation with Chris Herbert of the Harvard Joint Center on Housing and Michael Butchko

Episode 5: The Future Now: Forecasting Strategies for Community Building and Affordable Housing in 2025 and Beyond (Part 1)

In this insightful episode of The Community Effect, host Marietta Rodriguez, President and CEO of NeighborWorks America, is joined by Chris Herbert from the Harvard Joint

Episode 4: Dreams to Deeds: Real People, Real Homeownership Stories

Homeownership can transform lives and communities. In this episode of "The Community Effect," explore the challenges and opportunities surrounding homeownership and learn

Episode 3: Turning the Key: Bridging the Wealth Gap in Homeownership

Navigating the path to homeownership can be challenging, especially in today's market. In this episode of The Community Effect, Marietta Rodriguez and Jason Peterson delv

Episode 2: Thriving Together: Comprehensive Community Development

Discover how this resident-driven approach fosters collaboration, builds strong partnerships, and promotes equity to create lasting change.  Hear inspiring success storie

Episode 1: Laying Out the Blueprint: This is NeighborWorks America

Journey back to the origins of NeighborWorks America and discover how a resident-led movement in 1970s Pittsburgh sparked a nationwide revolution in community development