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36 <br />DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT <br />ENGAGEMENT & ECONOMIC <br />EMPOWERMENT <br />NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS <br />Neighborhood associaƟ ons and the Neighborhoods ConsorƟ um are central to resident engagement <br />and civic parƟ cipaƟ on in South Bend. The EEE team supports neighborhood associaƟ ons by aƩ ending <br />regular meeƟ ngs across the city and sharing Ɵ mely neighborhood updates and City resources, while <br />also providing pracƟ cal tools through the Neighborhood Toolkit to help associaƟ ons organize, access <br />funding, and operate eff ecƟ vely. In addiƟ on, EEE conƟ nued to host quarterly Neighborhoods ConsorƟ um <br />meeƟ ngs, creaƟ ng a consistent forum for neighborhood and business associaƟ on leaders to exchange <br />ideas, collaborate on projects, and communicate neighborhood priori Ɵ es directly to City administraƟ on, <br />while serving as a conduit for sharing informaƟ on about City programs, services, and iniƟ aƟ ves back to <br />neighborhoods. <br />The Engagement and Economic Empowerment (EEE) team works to strengthen South Bend by empowering <br />residents, supporƟ ng neighborhoods, and fostering economic opportunity. Through programs that connect <br />people to resources, elevate resident’s novice, and build strong community partnerships, EEE helps ensure <br />that all South Bend residents can parƟ cipate in and benefi t from the City’s growth. <br />The EEE team advances this mission by: <br />• PromoƟ ng meaningful civic engagement, supporƟ ng neighborhood associaƟ ons and resident leadership <br />through the Neighborhood ConsorƟ um and other engagement iniƟ aƟ ves <br />• Removing barriers to opportunity, administering programs such as the Linden Avenue Farmer’s Market <br />(LAFM) and the IGNITE grant <br />• FacilitaƟ ng strong community partnerships, collaboraƟ ng with neighborhood leaders, nonprofi ts, and <br />community organizaƟ ons to align resources and amplify impact across the city. <br />Together, these eff orts strengthen neighborhoods, support local economic development, and ensure <br />residents have a voice in shaping South Bend’s future.