NeDA Named Nonprofit of the Year
Read the St. Paul Voice feature by Leonor Villasuso (January 2026) highlighting Neighborhood Development Alliance’s work advancing equitable homeownership and financial empowerment for families across our community.
Full article about the work, partnerships, and community leadership driving this recognition. e-editions
NeDA Named Nonprofit of the Year by the Latino Chamber of Commerce Minnesota
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, Neighborhood Development Alliance (NeDA) was honored as Nonprofit of the Year by the Latino Chamber of Commerce Minnesota. This award celebrates NeDA’s ongoing commitment to closing the racial homeownership gap, empowering families through financial literacy, and advancing equitable access to safe, sustainable housing in the Twin Cities.
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NEDA Received Mission Award for Anti-Racism from the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
On Friday, October 10, 2025, Neighborhood Development Alliance (NeDA) was honored to receive the Mission Award for Anti-Racism from the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. This recognition highlights NeDA’s commitment to advancing racial equity, dismantling systemic barriers to homeownership, and creating inclusive, community-centered financial and housing opportunities for historically marginalized families.
2025 Anti-Racism Award - NeDA’s Community Impact Video
Minnesota Mission Award Recipients
Watch NeDA’s Award Moment at the MCN 2025 Ceremony 🎥
Celebrate three Minnesota Nonprofits making a big impact in their communities.
Federal Leaders in Saint Paul Unveil New Measures to Combat Predatory Home Lending
On Tuesday, August 13, 2024 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau held a public hearing in St. Paul to address alarming findings from ProPublica and Sahan Journal about predatory contract-for-deed practices targeting Somali and Latino families. These deceptive agreements have cost many households their homes and hard-earned equity, contributing to the 36 million borrowers who have used risky arrangements—and the 7 million still trapped in them today.
In response, Senator Tina Smith and Senator Cynthia Lummis have introduced bipartisan legislation to establish nationwide protections for contract-for-deed buyers. Their leadership—supported by CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan—marks a critical step toward fair and transparent homebuying.
At that time, Roxanny Armendariz represented NeDA as a key panelist at the hearing, helping to elevate our community’s experiences. NeDA continues to advance safe, equitable pathways to homeownership for every family.