Our mission is to promote stable, healthy homes and neighborhoods by providing services and educational programs focused on low to moderate income families in the greater Battle Creek area.
Our Vision
The Mission
The Vision
The vision of NIBC is for all families to have healthy, stable homes and neighborhoods.
Community Development in Action
We work in four program lines, all within the context of community development. Market conditions have recently dictated adjustments in how we approach parts of our business. As such, we are continuously evolving and adjusting our program to reflect the needs we see in our community.
A bit of history
NIBC was originally incorporated in September of 1981 formed by residents and leaders who aspired to establish self-help programs for residents.
These needs still exist today, as affordable access to safe, healthy, stable homes and neighborhoods for low to moderate income families will always be a critical influencer of the overall health and vitality of communities.
Since Neighborhoods Inc. First opened, many decades of supporting the community and successful partnerships followed. In the early years, NIBC operated under the mission of “Acting as an advocacy agency bringing together resources, community awareness, and community involvement to address blight and unsafe conditions in neighborhoods.” Around 10 years after NIBC opened, our priority areas shifted and became focused on neighborhood revitalization activities by drawing on government funding sources to assist homeowners in repairs and rehabilitation of their homes.
We are a Michigan 501(C)3 non profit.
NIBC is governed by a Board of Directors selected from engaged residents, community leaders, government officials, and private sector business people. Our Board represents a cross section of the Battle Creek community and is in touch with its needs and how things get done.
The organization is directed by its Chief Executive Officer along with a staff of highly-experienced, cross-trained and compassionate professionals that serve the community.
NIBC’S 4 lines of Sustainable Business Include:
Calhoun County Housing Services: Home of the Housing Assessment Resource Agency (HARA) of Calhoun County, CCHS programming is dedicated to directing clients down the right path to stable housing through funding provided by MSHDA and The City of Battle Creek.
Housing Development and Rehabilitation: Over NIBC’s History, NIBC has managed a variety of housing development and rehabilitation programs. NIBC is active in improving property value in the Greater Battle Creek Area through
Rental Property Management: NIBC rents out over 50 rental properties that the organization owns. The rental house portfolio allows NIBC to provide an essential direct service to low-income individuals and families while providing them with a place to call home.
Homebuyer Education and Financial Coaching: The spectrum of activities under this umbrella can run the gamut from financial literacy programs taught in schools, homebuyer readiness classes, budgeting and credit repair coaching, one-on-one housing counseling, credit counseling, foreclosure prevention counseling, and landlord/tenant relations.
Our Partners
Doing Business With Us
NIBC tries to do as much business as possible with local companies. If you have an interest in being an approved contractor please call us at 269-968-1113 or email us at neighbor@nibc.org
We are members of: BC Chamber of Commence and The Coordinating Council