Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury (NHSW) has been a leader in the revitalization of Waterbury and its surrounding communities for 40 years. Our Mission Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury builds strong neighborhoods and communities of choice through affordable and comprehensive housing development, financial education, and furthering home and community ownership. Who We Are Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury, Inc. (NHSW) is a 501c3 non-profit, HUD certified organization that was founded in 1980 with the purpose of revitalizing neighborhoods and creating homeownership opportunities throughout the city of Waterbury. Our purpose reflects the organization’s embrace of a broad range of business lines and programs to meet its objectives of community revitalization and individual economic empowerment. Service Area NHSW serves low-to-moderate income individuals/families in Waterbury and 20+ other communities in Western Connecticut, including Danbury, Naugatuck and Torrington.