Programs

Find out how you can get involved in your South Bend neighborhood, and take a look at some NRC programs like Neighborhood Leadership Academy.

The program, offered in partnership with South Bend Heritage Foundation, is designed to develop strong neighborhood leaders and will next run in September 2017.

Other NRC programs

Engaging Youth, Engaging Neighborhoods: A project that gives voice to neighborhood youth and allows the community to see the city through their eyes. Students from Monroe Park, the Northeast Neighborhood and the Near Northwest Neighborhood have participated in the photography and leadership programs.

Neighborhood Roundtables: A gathering of neighborhood leaders from around the city who meet to brainstorm solutions for common problems.

Regional Neighborhood Networking Conference: A two-day conference each fall bringing together neighborhood and community leaders from a five-state region to learn best practices, share ideas and network.

Neighborhoods USA Conference: A three-day conference in May bringing together neighborhood and community leaders from around the country to learn best practices, share ideas and network.

Leadership Coaching and Resource Support: NRC staff will help your association get started or assist your existing association with strategic planning, events, connections and more! In addition, we will help you with flyers, bylaws and other resources.