Creating Foreclosure-Resistant Communities: NeighborWorks Salt Lake

This case study describes the foreclosure issue and response in Salt Lake City, where the volume of foreclosures has been nowhere near what was expected. Read about the organization’s history and details on its programs that helped the community remain resistant to foreclosures. NWSL’s various programs and activities are presented, including its YouthWorks program (youth life-skills and employment training), community fairs and festivals, local leadership institute and various advocacy efforts. The organization’s success with individual homeowners has translated to the neighborhood as a whole.