Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization
Mission: To facilitate the revitalization efforts and continue to foster diversity within the Northeast Neighborhood – its residents, businesses and stakeholders – into a safe, vital, cohesive community that preserves its assets and respects the needs of all who reside, work and visit within its boundaries.
Since 2000, the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization (NNRO) has been a catalyst in the transformation of the Northeast Neighborhood. In the past decade, the Northeast Neighborhood has seen intensive revitalization, with population growth and owner-occupied housing. The NNRO has helped stabilize critical sections of the neighborhood for residential and commercial investment.
This progress has been made possible through the generous support of NNRO Funding Partners including City of South Bend, Indiana Health Center, Oaklawn, and the University of Notre Dame, as well as neighborhood residents who generously give their time and talent. The NNRO Board of Trustees has evolved to include a diverse group of organizations and residents that reflects the positive change and growth happening throughout the neighborhood and larger community.
The NNRO is staffed by South Bend Heritage, serving as the operational manager and performing administrative, development, programmatic, and technical support on behalf of the NNRO.
A Letter From the President
2024 was a milestone year for the NNRO as we continued to strengthen the impact of the Community Land Trust (CLT) and expand affordable housing opportunities in the Northeast Neighborhood. We celebrated the completion and sale of our second CLT home, supporting another income-qualified family and further ensuring long-term affordability in our community.
This year, we also hosted a successful Fall Festival that brought residents, partners, and families together to celebrate community and connection. Through a land donation by the University of Notre Dame, construction progressed across multiple sites, including the groundbreaking of our newest Turnock St single-family home and two townhomes that will be available for purchase in 2025 and 2026. Additionally, we secured funding for our first income-qualified rental development in the neighborhood—an exciting step toward expanding the range of affordable options available to residents.
We remain grateful for the ongoing support of the City of South Bend and Mayor James Mueller. We’re especially thankful for our committed funding partners, including Indiana Health Center, who was able to join the board as a funding partner in 2024. Lastly, we appreciate South Bend Heritage, whose partnership continues to play a vital role in our housing development, resident engagement, and wellness initiatives. Their collective support helps make our work possible. We’re also glad to be a partner with the NENC to continue to assist neighbors through the food pantry at the firehouse and forthcoming improvements to Quigley.
Looking ahead to 2025, the NNRO is preparing to celebrate its 25th anniversary—a major milestone for the organization and our community. In the coming year, we will continue selling affordable homes to income-qualified individuals, expand CLT opportunities, and advance new development projects that strengthen long-term neighborhood stability.
Please enjoy the highlights that reflect an impactful 2024. Our work would not be possible without the continued financial support of our funding partners, collaboration with our supporters and local government, and the commitment from our neighborhood residents.
Community Land Trust
Mission: To facilitate the revitalization efforts and continue to foster diversity within the Northeast Neighborhood – its residents, businesses and stakeholders – into a safe, vital, cohesive community that preserves its assets and respects the needs of all who reside, work and visit within its boundaries.
Since 2000, the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organization (NNRO) has been a catalyst in the transformation of the Northeast Neighborhood. In the past decade, the Northeast Neighborhood has seen intensive revitalization, with population growth and owner-occupied housing. The NNRO has helped stabilize critical sections of the neighborhood for residential and commercial investment.
This progress has been made possible through the generous support of NNRO Funding Partners including City of South Bend, South Bend Clinic, Saint Joseph Health System, Oaklawn, and the University of Notre Dame, as well as neighborhood residents who generously give their time and talent. The NNRO Board of Trustees has evolved to include a diverse group of organizations and residents that reflects the positive change and growth happening throughout the neighborhood and larger community.
The NNRO is staffed by South Bend Heritage, serving as the operational manager and performing administrative, development, programmatic, and technical support on behalf of the NNRO.
The NNRO home repair program in South Bend's Northeast Neighborhood is currently taking applications, focusing on home repairs that help the long-term habitability and accessibility of the home. Home repairs will range from small repairs, such as plumbing, to large scale updates, including roofs or stairlifts. Funding for the program is limited; unfortunately, not everyone who submits an application will receive assistance from this program.
Rental homes are not eligible.
The NNRO Home Repair program provides critical health and safety repairs, accessibility modifications and energy efficient upgrades to low-income homes at low or no cost to clients. Our impact extends beyond the individuals served to revitalize and stabilize the vulnerable areas within the Northeast Neighborhood.
Eligible Homeowners must:
Fall within income guidelines;
Live within the neighborhood boundary lines
Be current on their property taxes;
Provide appropriate documentation;
Demonstrate pride of ownership
OWNER-OCCUPIED REPAIR
NNRO Board of Directors
Solomon Anderson:1st Source Bank
Mathew Gray: KeyBank/ SVP Retired
Greg Hakanen: Executive Committee
Keisha Hoover: Executive Committee Secretary, Elkhart & St. Joseph Counties Head Start Consortium Family & Community Specialist
Jeff Jurgonski
Karl King: Executive Committee
Allie Dolz-Lane: City of South Bend/Deputy Chief of Staff Mayor’s Office
Jessica McCrea: Executive Committee President, The American Cancer Society
Laurie Nafziger: President & CEO Oaklawn
Charles Nelson: Executive Committee Treasurer
Gwen O’Brien: Director, Community Relations Ofc. Public Affairs
Brandon Prince: Lake City Bank
Sarah Schaffer: City of South Bend- Deputy Director DCI
Cindy Shulz: VP, Adult Case Management. & Housing
Time Sexton: Executive Committee, University of Notre Dame/ Associate, VP Public Affairs
Bill Stenz: Executive Committee Vice President, Northeast Neighborhood Council NENC
Marguerite Taylor: Community Advocate
Harrison Gilbride: City of South Bend
Mozell Bowens
Ann Lundy: Indiana Health Center
Amber Lupoi: Indiana Health Center
Richard Nussbaum, II: Sopko, Nussbaum, Inabnit & Kaczmarck