The Neighbor Project

The Neighbor Project At The Neighbor Project, we help people escape debt, save money and purchase homes so they can be full participants in their communities.

We’re helping our neighbors prosper, so our neighborhoods can prosper too.

Homeownership is not a race.It's easy to feel behind, like everyone else figured it out faster, sooner, easier. But comp...
09/03/2026

Homeownership is not a race.

It's easy to feel behind, like everyone else figured it out faster, sooner, easier. But comparison was never part of the plan.

Here's the reframe: your timeline is yours. Paying off debt first? That's progress. Building credit slowly? That's progress. Saving a little every month? That's still progress.

We don't believe in rushing anyone into a decision this big. We believe in meeting you exactly where you are, and building a plan around your life, not a deadline.

There's no wrong pace. Only forward.

Wherever you are right now, your next step is still worth taking. Start with a free 15-minute call, no pressure, no clock.

πŸ“ž (630) 906-9400
πŸ“ 32 S. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
🌐 neighborproject.us

Thank you to our friends and partners for a second successful Compassion Camp at our downtown Aurora office! Working wit...
09/01/2026

Thank you to our friends and partners for a second successful Compassion Camp at our downtown Aurora office! Working with United Methodist Church of Geneva we had a very fun day of learning and growth for the children in our community. This meaningful experience highlights one of many ways our organization strives to serve every household in our community.

United Methodist Church of Geneva have been awesome partners in this and we look forward to new dates in the future. We can't wait to see more Aurora families taking part in future Compassion Camps so stay tuned for more great events like this. Check out some of the cool pictures here! 🏑

Homebuyer Journey: your Budget & Credit Review.Before you can plan forward, you need to know where you actually stand. T...
09/01/2026

Homebuyer Journey: your Budget & Credit Review.

Before you can plan forward, you need to know where you actually stand. This step isn't about judgment, it's about clarity.

Here's what happens: you and your counselor go through your income and monthly expenses, your current debt, and your credit report line by line. Nothing skipped, nothing sugarcoated.

This is part of Homebuyer Education, done one-on-one with a HUD-certified counselor who takes what you find here and builds your personalized plan from it. What you walk away with is a real, honest picture of your finances. Not a guess. Not an estimate. Your actual starting line.

Step 2 starts with one conversation. Schedule your free 15-minute call.

πŸ“ž (630) 906-9400
πŸ“ 32 S. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
🌐 neighborproject.us

"I need 20% down or I can't buy a house." We hear this one a lot, and honestly, it stops a lot of people before they eve...
08/27/2026

"I need 20% down or I can't buy a house." We hear this one a lot, and honestly, it stops a lot of people before they even start.

Here's the truth β€” that 20% number isn't the rule most people think it is. Down payment assistance is real. Grants, low-rate loans, programs built specifically for working families... they can cover a lot more than you'd expect. A down payment isn't the only cost of buying a home, but it's rarely the impossible one.

What you actually need to plan for is your down payment, closing costs, and a small cushion for after you move in. That's it. A counselor can help you map out the real number instead of the scary one in your head.

And here's the part people don't realize: our Homebuyer Education certificate can actually help connect you to down payment assistance you might already qualify for.

The number in your head might be way bigger than the real one. Find out for sure with a free 15-minute call.

πŸ“ž (630) 906-9400
πŸ“ 32 S. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
🌐 neighborproject.us

Thinking about buying a home but not sure where to start? Here's what a counseling session with us actually looks like.Y...
08/26/2026

Thinking about buying a home but not sure where to start? Here's what a counseling session with us actually looks like.

You sit down with a HUD-Certified counselor who genuinely knows Aurora. You talk through where you're at β€” your income, your debt, what you're hoping for, even the stuff that scares you. Then you build a plan together, one that actually fits your life instead of some generic checklist.

We stick with you the whole way, from that first conversation to closing day (and after).

It starts with one phone call. Give us a shot.

πŸ“ž (630) 906-9400
πŸ“ 32 S. Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
🌐 neighborproject.us

Recently team TNP had the opportunity to attend the Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council Puerto Rican Fest in Wilder Par...
08/19/2026

Recently team TNP had the opportunity to attend the Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council Puerto Rican Fest in Wilder Park in Aurora! It was great to connect with friends in the community and partner organizations providing helpful resources for Aurora households. Thank you and congratulations to our APRCC! Check out some of the cool pictures here! πŸ‘πŸ‡΅πŸ‡·

We’re grateful to Monica Navarro Castro from john greene Realtor for inviting The Neighbor Project to share information ...
08/18/2026

We’re grateful to Monica Navarro Castro from john greene Realtor for inviting The Neighbor Project to share information about our services and how we can help potential homebuyers take the next steps toward homeownership. 🏑

Thank you for the opportunity to connect, educate, and support our community!

Interested in having The Neighbor Project present to your organization or team? We’d love to connect! Reach out to us to learn more.

This Saturday our team will be at this amazing event at Bardwell Residences led by the Kane County Health Department! We...
08/13/2026

This Saturday our team will be at this amazing event at Bardwell Residences led by the Kane County Health Department! We can't wait to see you to share resources and information for Aurora households with our community partners. The event will be from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and will feature food, prizes and amazing keynote speakers. Follow the Kane County Health Department on social media for more helpful information! 🏑

08/08/2026

Highlights from the East Aurora School District 131 Back-to-School Community Event, where we had the opportunity to connect with local families and share more about the resources and services we provide. πŸ“šπŸ‘πŸ’™

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32 S. Broadway
Aurora, IL
60505

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+16309069400

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