New America is a positive, high-impact 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We endeavor to build strong, vibrant, diverse and equitable communities through fostering opportunities in housing, business and education. 

Values

Purpose (Romans 8:28)        
Preparation (Ecclesiastes 10:10)        
Planning (Habakkuk 2:2-3)        
Passion (Colossians 3:23)        
Partnership (Proverbs 27:17)        
Perseverance (Galatians 6:9)        
Positivity (Philippians 4:8)        
Provision (Philippians 4:19)     

Designations & Affiliations 

HUD Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO)
HUD Housing Counseling Agency 
USDA 502 Loan Packager
SC Unlimited General Contractor
National Association of Home Builders    
Homebuilders Association of South Carolina  
Orangeburg Bamberg Calhoun Homebuilders Association
National Association of Residential Property Managers    
Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce
Orangeburg County Soil & Water Conservation District
Downtown Orangeburg Revitalization Association
SC Association of Community Economic Development  
Credit Builders Alliance
Home-Free USA
Together SC

Partners

Bank of Clarendon
City of Orangeburg
Claflin University
County of Orangeburg
First Community Bank
First Horizon Bank
Lower Savannah Council of Governments
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg Economic Development Commission
Security Federal Bank
Small Business Development Center
South Carolina Community Capital Alliance
South Carolina Community Loan Fund
South Carolina Office of Resilience
South Carolina State Housing, Finance & Development Authority
South Carolina State University
South State Bank
Truist Bank
United States Department of Agriculture                                                         
Wells Fargo Bank

Media

Claflin Alumnus Finds Business Opportunity in Downtown Revitalization
January 28, 2016        Carolina Panorama
Redevelopment Effort Brings New Business To Downtown Orangeburg
January 17, 2016        Times & Democrat Newspaper      By: Gene Zaleski
New America Receives Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Designation
2016                            SC State Housing Finance & Development Authority
New America Receives Nonprofit Certification for SC Housing Trust Fund Program
2016                            SC State Housing Finance & Development Authority
New America Supports Nonprofit in Reaching At-Risk Youth
January 1, 2015           Times and Democrat Newspaper   By: Tiffany Cobbs
Microloan Programs Help Black Female Entrepreneurs Succeed
July 9, 2014                 Black Enterprise Magazine             By: Carolyn M. Brown       
New America Executive Speaks on Business Financing at SC State University Business School
March 15, 2014           Times and Democrat
New America Celebrates the Grand Opening of Avalon Townhomes
January 30, 2014
New America Recognized for Affordable Housing Development 
2014                            Annual Report                                 By: SC Community Loan Fund
New America Spotlighted for Business Development 
2014                            Annual Report                                 By: SCACED
New America Executive Speaks at SC State University Business Week
March 24, 2013           Times & Democrat
Programs Offering Small Grants Help Rural S.C. Residents Grow Businesses
April 26, 2013              Post & Courier Newspaper             By: Doug Pardue
New America Executive Receives Economic Development Certification
October 17, 2012         National Development Council
Group Working to Build Entrepreneurs           
July 14, 2012                Times and Democrat Newspaper    By: Gene Zaleski
New America Celebrates the Grand Opening of Fairlawn Townhomes
April 20, 2012
Non-profit Offering Small Business Program    
March 12, 2012           Times and Democrat Newspaper     By: T&D Staff    
New America Opens Office in Downtown Orangeburg
January 31, 2012
New America Receives SCACED Eagle Award
September 20, 2011