Programs
MISSON STATEMENT
The mission of Northfield Community LDC is to enhance the quality of life
within the community through:
- Development of affordable housing
- Rehabilitation and empowerment of the existing housing stock
- Energy conservation improvements and testing for safety in buildings
- Promotion of economic development and financial literacy education
- Support of homebuyer and foreclosure prevention efforts
Vision Statement
Northfield Community LDC believes that the strength of a community lies
in the quality of its housing, the vibrancy of its local economy and its
provision for human needs. The organization strives to promote these qualities
directly and with the support of other resources in the community. Northfield
achieves these goals through the intelligent use of energy, protection
of the environment, and economic empowerment as advanced via its program.
Values Statement
Northfield Community LDC believes that in order to fulfill its mission,
its board, staff and volunteers must perform their respective duties with
integrity, honesty, and respect for each other and the communities that
they serve.
Programs
Northfield Community LDC offers a wide variety of programs and services,
all with the goal of improving the quality of life of Staten Islanders
in Port Richmond, the North Shore and Island-wide.
Our Economic and Community Development department partners with local
businesses and civic organizations to promote and grow Port Richmond's
small businesses and to provide support for start-up and expansion to
local entrepreneurs. This department also focuses on quality of life issues
such as graffiti abatement and holiday and other civic events such as
Flag Day and Port Richmond's annual Veterans Day observation to bolster
community spirit and increase consumer traffic in the commercial district.
Helping community members from children to seniors to develop the skills
to achieve financial independence is the focus of our Financial Literacy
department. Through individual counseling and workshops in English and
Spanish, as well as a "Train the Teachers" program in Staten
Island high schools, we empower Staten Islanders to create budgets, to
save, invest, and to build their futures on solid financial footing.
First-time homebuyers are among those who turn to our Housing department
for guidance and assistance. We provide individual counseling, educational
programs on the process of buying a house and sponsor programs that assist
qualified low-to-moderate income homebuyers with down payments and closing
costs. Our Housing department also provides foreclosure intervention to
help people to remain in their homes.
We act as a clearinghouse to connect seniors with the services available
to them through WRAP (Weatherization Referral and Packaging Program) for
Seniors. Our staff conducts intake interviews and needs assessments and
help seniors to obtain assistance with transportation, medical needs,
home repairs, safe housing, and meals.
Weatherization and energy efficiency services have been an important
part of Northfield LDC since 1983. The federally funded WRAP program provides
free weatherization. Energy conservation, health and safety repairs free
of charge to low income residents. For those who do not qualify for free
energy improvements, Northfield LDC offers the same services for a fee.
Additional energy conservation measures may also be installed through
programs with National Grid and NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research
and development Authority).
We also act as a clearinghouse to distribute information about community
events and resources in Spanish and English and translate informational
materials for community events into Spanish. If you have any further questions
about Northfield Community LDC and its programs, feel free to contact
us at: (718) 442-7351.
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