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IN THE KNOW

We are NEST, a non-profit, HUD certified, NeighborWorks America affiliate organization with a passion for creating homeowners and revitalizing neighborhoods.  We’re obsessively passionate about it, and our mission is to help people and communities achieve it. 

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We believe affordable housing is a basic right and the infrastructure people need to elevate their family.  It is an investment in family stability, children’s success, and economic health. 

 

Our goal is to ensure successful, sustainable homeownership for people of all income levels and backgrounds.  Our certified counselors will educate and provide one-on-one assistance that will equip you with the tools, capacity, and options to make sound decisions for building a brighter future.   

 

We believe in the transformative power of architecture and quality design and their ability to elevate one’s experience within their home and throughout their community.  We not only make the best homes, but also utilize renewable energy systems that will minimize annual utility cost, truly redefining the definition of affordable.

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Our mission keeps us focused and accountable; our vision drives us and our values dictate how we succeed.

 

Let’s make sure Home Matters for all, together.

Press

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Community Celebrates Art, Fresh Food, and Connection at LC Community Garden

Press Release | April 13, 2026

By blending public art, fresh food access, and community connection, NEST's celebration highlighted the power of collective care and neighborhood pride.

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Waterbury Launches First Local Tree-Growing Initiative with “Foster a Tree” Program

Press Release | March 13, 2026

By integrating youth education with urban forestry efforts, the Foster a Tree Program provides students with...

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NEST Welcomes New Board Members

Press Release | February 4, 2026

NEST is pleased to announce the appointment of new members to 
its Board of Directors, adding deep local knowledge, sector expertise, and a...

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$70 Million Mixed-Use Redevelopment of Former Waterbury Brass Mill Gets Boost

CT Insider | December 16, 2025

The former Chase Rolling Mill brass manufacturing building could see a redevelopment project that includes...

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Girl Trek Focused on Bringing People Together ...

WFSB | May 30, 2025

.. after the Brass Mill Center shooting in Waterbury, CT. Click the link below to watch the video interview featuring GirlTrek Waterbury captain Naida Hall.

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NEST Receives $20,000 From M&T Bank’s Amplify Fund

Press Release | April 1, 2025

The grant is part of the third round of giving through the Amplify Fund providing more than $4.9 million to 51 lead nonprofit organizations throughout..

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NEST Welcomes New Board Chair

Press Release | February 21, 2025

For over three decades, Nancy has been a steadfast advocate for strong, thriving communities. As Senior Vice President at Ion Bank, she’s dedicated her career to ...

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It's About Democracy

Republican American | September 18, 2024

North End resident Eraina Roque stopped by Love (&) Care Community Garden on Burton Street on Tuesday to pick up some vegetables, but she also became eligible to vote for the first time..

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Milestone of Homeownership Celebrated

Republican American | September 10, 2024

Laura Romero turned the key Monday to unlock the front door to her brand new home along Adams Street in the Crownbrook neighborhood in the city’s...

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Modern Homes On Adams St.

Republican American | July 14, 2024

Phase one of the Adams Street redevelopment project in the Crownbrook neighborhood in the city’s North End is completed with two affordable and modern, two-family...

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Hispanics Face Housing Crisis

Republican American |May 20, 2024

Living in her Jeep for nearly a year, Nelsi Alexandra remembers sleeping with one eye open. The door locks were broken, and she worried someone would come lurking. 

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Spurring Growth

Republican American | April 1, 2024

A new flexible financing opportunity has
been launched to support local startups, small businesses and homeowners in the city. The D& M Loan Fund is designed to provide readily accessible capital for...

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Rebirth for City's North End

Republican American | October 31, 2023

Workers Monday officially broke ground on the Adams Street Redevelopment project in the Crownbrook neighborhood in the city’s North End, seven years in the making and the future home of six...

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Pot Jackpot:
$900k in State Funds

Republican American | October 25, 2023

A total of 31 local nonprofits have been awarded a combined $900,000 in state grants to support residents most impacted by the war on drugs. State and local officials made the announcement..

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NEST & SEC Announce Recipients of $900,000 

NEST Press Release | October 23, 2023

NEST today announced the awardees of its $900,000 grant through the Social Equity Council’s (SEC) Community Reinvestment Pilot Program. This grant funding will support 31 organizations.

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NEST Now The Place To Find A Home In Waterbury

Republican American | July 28, 2023

Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury announced its name change to NEST on Thursday evening at an event with food and refreshments attended by more than 100 people at City Hall.

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