In Memphis, Tennessee, during NeighborWorks America's 2017 summit, "Hope in the Delta: Turning the Tide on Persistent Rural Poverty," leaders from organizations that work in areas hardest hit by poverty discussed the challenges and promising solutions for bringing opportunity back to these communities.

A white paper released in conjunction with the event addresses how rural areas all too often are left behind as our economy evolves and what we can do to reshape the economic landscape in rural America.

In 2017, NeighborWorks America conducted national surveys to identify trends in housing and consumer finances.

The results showed that more adults are saving for an emergency, but most don't use a budget as their financial roadmap; and though a clear majority of adults say homeownership is a key part of the American dream, relatively few know where to find knowledgeable advice about qualifying for a mortgage and buying a home.

At a time of decreasing government funding and increased competition for philanthropic dollars, how can nonprofits stay financially viable while staying true to their missions?

A supplement to the Stanford Social Innovation Review explores how a hybrid of social and commercial enterprise can help nonprofits address community needs and adapt as those needs change. A recent NeighborWorks America blog provides an overview.

What would an end-of-year wrap-up be without a few predictions about the year to come?

The U.S. housing market is projected to continue its positive pace in 2018, but affordability for first-time homebuyers will remain challenging as prices rise across the country, mortgage rates inch higher and fewer entry-level homes come onto the market.