For more than 20 years, Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation has provided services that form a link in the overall stability of the changing communities of Washington Heights and Inwood, N.Y. The organization s housing programs minimize evictions and maximize improvements to the housing stock. Employment and social services provided through the corporation gives residents needed tools for attaining economic independence and stabilizing their home life. The corporation offers free bilingual civil legal services, including legal representation of tenants and tenant associations, public benefits advocacy and citywide action and impact litigation. Located in New York City, Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation s client-centered programs give residents a greater voice in the decisions that affect their lives and opportunities.