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In 2010, NINA will bring back our second year of cultural walking tours for local employees. Last year an average of 30 employees from The Hartford joined tour guides during their lunch hour to explore Asylum Hill on foot. These 45 minute tours introduce local employees to the wealth of historic, cultural and arts organizations located within walking distance of The Hartford. NINA, Hartford Preservation Alliance, Asylum Hill Congregational Church and the Business Improvement District all provided staff to serve as volunteer tour guides. In 2010, these tours will be expanded to cater to employees of Aetna as well.
In April 2009, NINA was awarded the prestigious Griswold Award for excellence in historic preservation. This award was presented to NINA by the CT Commission on Culture and Tourism and the CT Trust for Historic Preservation for NINA's "vision, leadership and dedication in promoting the rehabilitation of historic structures and the use of the CT Historic Homes Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program – all which aid in the creation of affordable housing in the Asylum Hill neighborhood of Hartford, Connecticut.”
Thanks to the generous support of Home Depot and LISC, NINA is now building Energy Star certified homes. Equipped with 97% energy efficient boilers, new insulation, new windows and Energy Star fixtures, NINA's homes combine the best components of yesterday and today. To learn more, contact us.
NINA has been chosen to work as a partner of the City of Hartford and will receive National Stabilization Funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. These funds are available to purchase foreclosed, vacant properties. NINA hopes to utilize these funds in order to create a stabilizing impact on the Asylum Hill neighborhood.
Promoting volunteerism and facilitating youth development, NINA has teamed up with ServCorps to rehab four Asylum Hill properties. ServCorps is a non-profit organization creating volunteer opportunities and internships to build and encourage a culture of community service. Using volunteers' expertise in construction, ServCorps improves the lives of individuals and communities by building and rehabbing housing across the country. Join us today and forge relationships, learn skills, and experience the joy of serving others. To learn more visit ServCorps online.
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