Who We Are
The Neighborhood Empowerment and Wealth Collective, Inc. (NEW) is a Georgia-based 501(c)(3) workforce housing developer advancing prosperity, opportunity, and economic vitality across Middle Georgia. Founded by and for working families, NEW is redefining nonprofit impact by serving as a catalyst for regional growth, talent retention, and neighborhood stability.
NEW’s mission is to expand pathways to homeownership while strengthening the local economy, increasing the tax base, and meeting workforce needs. By leveraging structured partnerships with cities, counties, employers, and investors, NEW is committed to delivering measurable outcomes, including new homeownership opportunities, local job creation, increased local spending, and strengthened neighborhood connections.
Our Approach
Our Strategic Partnership Model
Traditional housing development often operates in silos where developers build, buyers purchase, and communities adapt. NEW pivots this linear model into a collaborative ecosystem where every stakeholder contributes expertise and shares in the success.
We operate as a housing collective, bringing together seasoned professionals, strategic partners, and investment capital to create solutions that address real market needs. Our collaborative approach means that projects benefit from diverse perspectives and resources from inception through completion and beyond.
This model generates superior outcomes because it aligns incentives across all participants. Investors see better returns through comprehensive planning and multiple revenue streams. Employers gain workforce housing solutions that directly impact their operations. Communities receive thoughtfully designed developments that enhance rather than strain local resources.
Our partnership model leverages the combined expertise of real estate professionals, community development specialists, and regional business leaders. Every project benefits from this collective knowledge, ensuring that developments meet market demand while creating lasting community value.
What Sets Us Apart
Professional Leadership Our leadership team brings together decades of experience in real estate development, community planning, and regional economic development.
Market-Driven Solutions Every NEW project begins with rigorous market analysis and stakeholder input. We don’t build based on assumptions; we develop based on documented employer needs, demographic trends, and economic projections. This data-driven approach ensures our projects meet real market demand while generating predictable returns.
Comprehensive Partnership Approach NEW’s strength lies in our ability to bring together diverse stakeholders around shared goals. We structure partnerships that create multiple funding streams, ensure transparent reporting and accountability, and build scalable models that can be replicated across regions. When you partner with NEW, you join a collaborative network focused on results.
The Collective Model: All Hands on Deck
Traditional housing development often operates in silos where developers build, buyers purchase, and communities adapt. NEW pivots this linear model into a collaborative ecosystem where every stakeholder contributes expertise and shares in the success.
We operate as a housing collective, bringing together seasoned professionals, strategic partners, and investment capital to create solutions that address real market needs. Our collaborative approach means that projects benefit from diverse perspectives and resources from inception through completion and beyond.
This model generates superior outcomes because it aligns incentives across all participants. Investors see better returns through comprehensive planning and multiple revenue streams. Employers gain workforce housing solutions that directly impact their operations. Communities receive thoughtfully designed developments that enhance rather than strain local resources.
Our partnership model leverages the combined expertise of real estate professionals, community development specialists, and regional business leaders. Every project benefits from this collective knowledge, ensuring that developments meet market demand while creating lasting community value.
Work with Our Dynamic Team
NEW seeks strategic partners and volunteers who share our vision for workforce housing excellence in Middle Georgia. Whether you’re a subject matter expert seeking to share your knowledge, an investor seeking sustainable returns, an employer needing workforce housing solutions, or a professional services provider, we offer structured partnership opportunities that create mutual value.