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BY THE NUMBERS...
We've helped over 225 low and moderate-income families become first-time homeowners.
We've built (or sustainably rehabilitated) over 345 affordable homes.
As of 2025, the organization’s net worth rose to over $19.9 million, leveraging over $81 million.
Our Story
Over the Years
1992
Beginnings
Residents and small-business owners concerned over the decline of the business district formed the Northwood Business Development Corporation, primarily working in partnership with the City of West Palm Beach. Together we successfully implemented small business façade improvements and streetscape programs.
1998
Expansion
1999
Healthy Neighborhoods Support Healthy Businesses
In partnership with the City of West Palm Beach, we produced mixed-use zoning districts for Northwood Village, the Broadway Corridor, and Currie Park; as well as our holistic “Model Block” approach to reviving the surrounding single-family neighborhoods. Our comprehensive and strategic plan includes a broad range of housing, commercial development, and neighborhood planning.
2006
Preservation of Affordable Homes
After forming the Northwood Community Land Trust and expanding our housing preservation programs to include Palm Beach County’s underserved neighborhoods, we became Neighborhood Renaissance to reflect our broader purpose.
2008
Progress in Uncertain Times
In response to the Great Recession, we created the first non-profit Lease Purchase Program in South Florida. Neighborhood Renaissance formed new partnerships with the Westgate-Belvedere CRA and Palm Beach County to build Green Certified hurricane replacement single-family homes, made affordable to low-income homebuyers.
2011
Toward a Sustainable Economic Recovery
With an $11.5M Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding award from Palm Beach County, we reclaimed 75 distressed and foreclosed properties transforming them into affordable rental homes. We continue to own and manage 50 of these rental properties for very low-income residents.
2015
Strengthening Neighborhoods through Homeownership
As a City of West Palm Beach Community Housing Development Organization, we constructed affordable single-family homes in Pleasant City.
2016
Cultivating Multidisciplinary Art
Construction begins for the award-winning Art Lofts of West Village, an affordable mixed-use development. In partnership with the Lake Worth Community Redevelopment Agency, the 8 Live/Work townhomes and “Class A” neighborhood commercial space were completed in 2019.
2019
Coleman Park Revitalization Initiative
Through a partnership with residents of Lincoln Road and the City of West Palm Beach, we launched the Model Block Program to eliminate blight by building single-family homes on vacant lots along with neighborhood beautification. Simultaneously, we launched the $20.5 million Coleman Park Renaissance mixed-use development with 43 affordable rentals and commercial space for minority-owned businesses on the vacant lots along the North Tamarind Avenue Corridor.
2020
Affordable Housing for the Workplace
Initiated in 2016, the Mango Cove Apartment Community was completed. This construction of thirty-six 2BR/2BA apartments is the result of an $8.5M partnership with Palm Beach County.
2022
Addressing the State’s Rural Housing Needs
Awarded funding from the Florida Housing Finance Corp. to build Cross Creek Gardens in Quincy (located in Florida’s panhandle region of Gadsen County). The community will consist of 36 one, two, and three bedroom apartments for low-income families. Construction is underway with completion in 2026.
2023
Coleman Park Initiative
Expanded the Lincoln Road Model Block to create more Coleman Park homeownership opportunities.
2024
Legacy Property Improvement
2025
Expanding Impact Across Florida
Continued the Legacy Property Improvement Program with great success.
Completed and sold 2 single-family homes as part of the Model Block expansion.
Closed on construction loans for the Lakewood Senior Development in Daytona.
2026
Expansion and Empowerment
Lakewood Senior Development under construction.
Completion of the Colman Park Renaissance Mixed-Use Development.
Completion of the Cross Creek at Quincy affordable apartment community.
Expanded resident empowerment programs to include financial literacy, rent reporting, adult literacy and employment assistance.
Since 1992, Neighborhood Renaissance expanded its programs, services and real estate portfolio, while broadening its geographic reach to other communities in need of affordable housing. As of 2026, the organization’s total assets were $19.9 million, leveraging community investments of over $81 million.
Our approach to addressing housing needs…
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Development of single-family, multi-family and mixed-use developments in partnerships with residents, local government, and financial institutions.
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Property management of affordable rental homes.
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Housing and financial counseling services as a pathway to homeownership. This ranges from offering homebuyer classes to financial literacy workshops through our extensive network of nonprofit housing partners and one-on-one counseling.
OUR FEDERAL TAX ID IS 65-0352279.
Contributions benefit Neighborhood Renaissance, Inc., a not for profit tax-exempt organization. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RENAISSANCE, INC. (REGISTRATION NO. CH15065), A FLORIDA-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 800-435-7352 TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE OR CLICK HERE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Neighborhood Renaissance, Inc. receives 100% of each contribution with 0% given to a professional solicitor.