Rooted in Neighborhoods. Rising Together.
At the Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center (INRC), we believe that the people who live in a community are the ones best equipped to transform it. Since our founding in 1994, we’ve partnered with residents, neighborhood organizations, and grassroots leaders to strengthen the fabric of Indianapolis—one block at a time.
Our work is grounded in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), a philosophy that focuses on what's strong—not what's wrong. We provide accessible training, coaching, and resources that support neighbors in creating positive, lasting change where they live. Whether it's building leadership skills, organizing around a shared concern, or fostering connections across differences, we’re here to walk alongside communities as they rise.
From longtime neighborhood leaders to new changemakers, INRC is a trusted partner and convener. We support those who are building safer, more inclusive, and more vibrant neighborhoods—because when residents are equipped to lead, entire communities thrive.
Our Story
From One Block to an Entire City
Founded in 1994, the Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center (INRC) was created to support the power of people and place. What began as a local effort to strengthen neighborhood associations has grown into a citywide movement—empowering residents, training leaders, and supporting neighborhoods in becoming more connected, inclusive, and resilient.
We don’t bring the solutions - we help neighbors uncover their own.
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, including:
Leadership Training & Coaching – like the Indianapolis Community Building Institute and virtual Spark Sessions
Neighborhood Organizing & Technical Assistance – to strengthen resident associations and local initiatives
Facilitation & Planning – to help groups move from vision to action
Community Engagement Events – that foster trust and amplify resident voices
We meet people where they are - and help them go where they dream of being.
Mission
To strengthen neighborhoods by empowering the people who live in them.
Vision
A city where every neighbor has the skills, support, and voice to lead change in their community.
Values
Equity: We center fairness, access, and belonging in all we do.
Resident Leadership: We believe real change is community-led.
Collaboration: We build bridges across difference.
Trust: We cultivate long-term relationships.
Capacity-Building: We invest in people, not just programs.
Meet The Team
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MARKETING & ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
OPERATIONS MANAGER
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Board of Directors
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Gina Lewis Alexander (President)
OASIS CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
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Joe Housh (Vice-President)
COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK
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Kevin Brown II (Treasurer)
RDOOR HOUSING CORPORATION
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Alex Haberfield (Secretary)
CITIZENS ENERGY GROUP
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Cazembe (Caz) Day
ESKENAZI HEALTH
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Iliana Enriquez
INDIANA PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION
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Joti Martin
INDIANAPOLIS METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
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Carlena Moses
HAWTHORNE COMMUNITY CENTER / LISC INDIANAPOLIS
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Lasima Packett
CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS
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Chris Smith
1000 WORDS GALLERY / 1000 WORDS INC.
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Brandon Taylor
LISC INDIANAPOLIS
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Maria Yuquilima
YUQUILIMA SOLUTIONS
Career Opportunities
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Let’s Build Together
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