Who We Are

The Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, was formed to
improve the physical, social, and economic environment of the near northwest section of the City of South Bend.

In 1974 neighbors got together to discuss the formation of an association to promote and stabilize homeownership in the near northwest neighborhood of South Bend. They formed the South Bend Homeowners of the Near Northwest, Inc. In 1994 the neighborhood association was transformed into a Community Development Corporation, with an executive director, paid staff members and the ability buy homes it could rehabilitate and resell. Today, The Near Northwest Neighborhood Inc. is the descendant of this early organization.

As a Community Development Corporation (CDC), the Near Northwest Neighborhood’s primary focus is the acquisition, rehabilitation, and sale of homes to low-moderate income buyers—in order to revitalize the urban community while also increasing homeownership. However, the NNN would be remiss if it did not also promote neighborhood leadership and the interests of the current residents through inviting the community to participate in a variety of social and environmental programs. There have been many accomplishments including alley clean ups, zoning remonstrance's, neighborhood watch groups, and historic districts organized. Leadership has remained in the hands of the neighborhood residents through a board of directors and a committee structure to carry out the work.