July/August 2000

      EZ'er Said than Done By Winton Pitcoff
      Can a government program bring economic development and resident empowerment?

      Learning the Ropes By Katy Jacob
      Financial literacy is an often overlooked piece of economic independence for low-income people. Some community-based institutions are partnering with banks to fill that gap.

      Rekindling Hope By Karen Moody Hoskins
      It takes more than a down payment to buy a home. From getting a clean credit record to handling emergency plumbing repairs, homeownership counseling prepares first-time homebuyers to succeed.

      George Knight Interview by Winton Pitcoff
      As George Knight prepares to leave Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, he shares his insights on the keys to success in housing and community development.

      Homeowners, and Tenants Too By Philip Rosenbloom
      By owning their houses, but renting their land, mobile home park residents face the challenges of homeowners and tenants at once, and often fall through the cracks of protections for either.

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      Editor's Note
      Shelter Shorts
      Short Takes
      Industry News
      Organize!: Money Doesn't Always Win
      Fundraising: Covering Administrative Costs
      Legislative News
      Washington News & Views: Neighborhood Principles for Smart Growth
      Book Review: Mollie's Job : A Story of Life and Work on the Global Assembly Line
      Book Review: Houser: The Life and Work of Catherine Bauer
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