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Rooted in Neighborhoods. Rising Together.

Supporting residents in creating positive, lasting change where they live.

We believe the strength of a city begins in its neighborhoods. At the Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center (INRC), we equip residents with the tools, training, and connections they need to lead change right where they live. From community organizing to leadership development, INRC supports neighbors in transforming their blocks—and building a better future for all.

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What We Do

Tools, Training, and Trust for Community Change

INRC supports grassroots leadership and resident-led action through a wide range of programs and services. We meet people where they are - and help them go where they dream of being.

  • Four women standing outdoors on a sunny day, each holding decorated white buckets with painted designs, standing beside a table with additional buckets, in a park with trees and a sidewalk in the background.

    Leadership Training & Coaching

    like the Indianapolis Community Building Institute (ICBI) and Public Allies Indianapolis

  • A man in a green shirt giving a presentation to a small group of women in a classroom or meeting room, with a large screen displaying an outdoor scene.

    Neighborhood Organizing & Technical Assistance

    to strengthen resident associations and local initiatives

  • A woman presents at a meeting, standing in front of a crowd, next to a large poster with notes. Four other women are seated at the table, some taking notes or listening attentively.

    Facilitation & Strategic Planning

    to help groups move from vision to action

  • People gathered around a table working on creative projects, with art supplies, magazines, and scissors scattered on the table. In the background, a large digital screen displays an event poster.

    Community Engagement Events

    that foster trust and amplify resident voices

Our Approach

At INRC, we believe in the strength of everyday people. We use an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) framework to recognize the gifts, talents, and potential that already exist in our neighborhoods.

Our approach is rooted in:

  • Resident-Led Solutions

  • Collaboration Over Control

  • Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

  • Long-Term Partnerships

We don’t fix - we equip. We don’t lead - we walk alongside. That’s how lasting change happens.

Asset-Based. People-Centered. Equity-Focused.

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