Community Engagement

Community engagement is the process of working together and collaborating with diverse groups of people affiliated by geographic proximity, special interest, or similar situations to address issues affecting the well-being and stability of the community.

Community engagement is a vital part of ensuring that each community member has access to valued amenities and resources that provide valued activities and services, and ensures that those same community members have the equal opportunity to participate meaningfully.

Our job, as a community development organization is to be a resource in the community facilitating projects and discussions. We know from experience that engagement represents a mosaic of activities and people.

NIBC supports these activities in the following ways:

Fiscal Agents

We serve as fiscal agents for community groups and other non-profit organizations.

Neighborhood Planning Councils

Neighborhood planning councils (NPCs) generate support for neighborhood improvements. We support the Battle Creek neighborhood-based and resident-led community engagement and leadership development structure. Click here for more information.