Created in 1995, Neighborhood Networks was one of the first federal initiatives aimed at promoting self-sufficiency and providing technology access to residents living in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured and-assisted communities. By encouraging property owners and managers to open onsite, multiservice technology centers, HUD hoped the community-based Initiative would have a profound effect on the lives of residents and it has.

Neighborhood Networks centers are located in all 50 of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These centers:

	Offer adults job-training classes, such as computer skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, job placement services, General Educational Development (GED) preparation, and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
	Provide youth with educational afterschool activities and mentoring programs.
	Operate programs that allow seniors to become familiar with computers and use them to better their lives, whether through staying in touch with family and friends via e-mail or searching for healthcare benefits online.

While residents are the primary benefactors of a Neighborhood Networks center, property owners/managers, partners, and communities are also enjoying the rewards that go with a Neighborhood Networks center. To learn more about Neighborhood Networks, click on this link Neighborhood Networks. At the site the following materials can be accessed.

	Neighborhood Networks Brochure This publication provides an overview of the Initiative and highlights some center and resident successes.
	Neighborhood Networks Fact Sheets One Vision. Two Goals. Infinite Opportunities This fact sheet provides general information about the Initiative, including the importance of Neighborhood Networks, its history, and HUD’s support. Taking a Targeted Approach to Program Planning This fact sheet describes the types of programs offered at Neighborhood Networks centers. Neighborhood Networks: Good for Residents, Good for the Community, and Good for You This fact sheet highlights the benefits a Neighborhood Networks center offers to residents, property owners/managers, partners, and communities. Opening a Center This fact sheet discusses some of the factors to be considered when opening a Neighborhood Networks center.
	Neighborhood Networks Staff Local HUD Neighborhood Networks Coordinators Use the online database to find your local HUD Neighborhood Networks Coordinator. Neighborhood Networks HUD Headquarters Staff This list includes the names and contact information for Neighborhood Networks HUD Headquarters staff.
	Neighborhood Networks Consortia This list includes the contact information for the various regional Neighborhood Networks consortia, as well as the Neighborhood Networks National Consortium.