Our work leads to great stories of dedication, innovation, hard work, lives improved and dreams fulfilled against great adversity. We invite you to watch.
A New, Greener Day: The Next Generation of Enterprise Green Communities
With a national call to action and a $4 billion commitment, the next generation of Enterprise Green Communities launched in Washington, D.C. See highlights of the historic day featuring Enterprise leadership plus leading public and private partners, including HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan, Home Depot Foundation President Kelly Caffarelli, Kresge Foundation President and CEO Rip Rapson, and U.S. Green Building Council Senior Vice President Roger Platt. More detailed videos are on the EnterpriseCommunity YouTube Channel.
Enterprise's Green Communities: Making Every Day Earth Day
On Friday, April 17, 2009, Enterprise joined its partners the National Housing Trust-Enterprise Preservation Corporation (NHT/Enterprise) and Hampstead Development Group as well as residents, neighbors, elected officials and community developers to celebrate the grand reopening of R Street Apartments, a newly renovated, green affordable housing development in the Washington, D.C., neighborhood of Logan Circle. Watch the Video.
Brooklyn Family Thrives in Affordable Housing
Raising five children is no easy task, but one that is exponentially harder without a safe, affordable home. The Gonzalez family, like 50% of NY City families, could not pay the median market-rate rent for a 2-bedroom apartment. Enterprise helped purchase the Gonzalez's building, so that all of its occupants could afford to stay in their homes, and focus on providing their children with solid foundations. Watch the Video.
From Sleeping on Broadway to Performing on Broadway
Formerly homeless Joseph F. Cunningham found permanent, supportive housing at Hill House in New York City. Enterprise Community Partners has created thousands of homes for people like Joseph, because building safe, affordable homes is one of the most effective ways to reduce homelessness. Watch the Video.
Enterprise Addresses Foreclosure Crisis
As part of its 38th Annual Legislative Conference, on Thursday, September 25, the Congressional Black Caucus held a town hall meeting on the foreclosure crisis. Enterprise Vice President of Public Policy Ali Solis joined Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), NeighborWorks President Ken Wade and other concerned leaders to discuss and answer questions regarding the current economic crisis and examine the national and regional repercussions. Watch the Video.
Enterprise Celebrates Green Communities
Enterprise Community Partners President Doris Koo speaks about our Green Communities commitment. Watch the Video.
Edward Norton Testifies on Capitol Hill
Actor, director and Enterprise Community Partners Trustee Edward Norton testified on May 14, 2008 on Capitol Hill, urging lawmakers to put opportunities for low-income people at the forefront of the nation's response to the climate-change crisis. Watch the Video.
U.S. House Passes Historic
Green Affordable Housing Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the landmark HOPE VI Improvement and Reauthorization Act. The bill marks the first time lawmakers have authorized holistic environmental principles in a major housing program. Leading House members praised the bill’s green-building provisions on the House floor. Watch the video.
Hope from Homes: Enterprise at 25
A visual journey across three decades that have shaped the affordable housing and community development landscape in the United States. Narrated by former HUD Secretary and longtime Enterprise Trustee Henry Cisneros.
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Cleveland Building Better, Greener Affordable Homes
Learn how Enterprise and CDC partners are helping to lead community development in Cleveland. Watch the Video
Gotham City Gala The Gotham City Gala is an annual event that supports Enterprise’s work to build decent, affordable housing for New York’s lowest income residents.
2009 Gala: Leading the Way Home
At Enterprise, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to rise up and out of poverty, and that a safe, healthy, and affordable home is the foundation for building a successful life. In the last 22 years, Enterprise has invested more than $2 billion to create affordable homes for more than 100,000 people throughout New York City more money invested, and more homes created, than any other organization. Watch the video.
2008 Gala: It All Starts at Home
Watch this video to learn about Susan, a woman who escaped domestic abuse and built a better life for herself and her daughter with the help of an affordable home. Watch the video.
2007 Gala: "This Is My Home" Youth Video Competition
Megan Santos of the Bronx, 17, was the winner of the "This Is My Home" video competition. Megan worked with Enterprise New York's creative partners, Mammalfish, to produce a professional version of her video, which premiered at the Gotham City Gala on December 11, 2007. Watch the video.
2006 Gala: Reflections of Home
At Enterprise New York's 2006 Gotham City Gala fundraising event, four New Yorkers stood up and told their stories of how having a safe, affordable, and decent place to call home was the key to helping them stay out of poverty and pursue their dreams. View their stories.
