Houston is proud to host the 40th anniversary of the Neighborhoods USA conference (NUSA) from May 20-23rd. We anticipate over 1,000 civic and community leaders from across the country to learn valuable techniques and ideas to help their respective communities. The conference’s theme is Passion into Action — inspire, educate and excite. The Houston Hyatt Regency Hotel will be the conference location.
Houstonians can still register for $200.00 for the upcoming NUSA conference. The deadline date is May 1st. To see more about the conference and register, go to
Those that are interested in volunteering at the conference in exchange for a reduced conference cost, call (713) 837-7836 to find out how.
Neighborhoods USA (NUSA) is a non-profit group focused on building stronger communities by providing learning, information sharing and networking opportunities for its members. The organization is also known for recognizing outstanding communities and individuals dedicated to improving neighborhood quality of life.
The conference will feature tours of some of Houston’s unique neighborhoods and great networking opportunities. There will be workshops on key topics such as grants and government programs, health and safety, neighborhood initiatives, social and civic engagement, environment and resources, using new technology, what the senior boom means for neighborhoods and how to engage youth.
Two respected leaders who have shown their capacity for innovative solutions to neighborhood issues will provide the keynote addresses: Angela Blanchard, President and CEO of Neighborhood Centers Inc. and Kirbyjon H. Caldwell, Senior Pastor of Windsor Village United Methodist Church.
Learn what communities across the country are doing and how you can bring these ideas to your neighborhood. Please contact us at 832-393-6637, if you have any questions.
Conference sponsors include: Union Pacific Building America; Citgo; Metro; Neighborhood Centers, Inc.; LISC; APA Texas Chapter; Houston City Tours, and the City of Houston http://www.houstontx.gov/nusa2015.
Also, more details about this year’s conference can be downloaded via the official 2015 NUSA Conference Registration book: http://www.houstontx.gov/nusa2015/NUSA-2015_Registration_Book.pdf.
