About Us

The Neighborhood Partnership Office is responsible for the administration of the Glendale University, the Homeowners’ Association Training Academy, the Neighborhood Improvement Grants Program, the Community Mediation Program and the Community Volunteer Program. 

It is a “one-stop” center for Glendale neighborhoods, homeowners’ associations and community groups who are seeking assistance on neighborhood and community issues, the coordination of special events and volunteer projects, the distribution of important information to neighborhood residents, the implementation of neighborhood capital improvements and conflict resolution. 

Over the past 12 years, the Neighborhoods Office has demonstrated an impressive body of work that reflects accomplishments in all three areas of the city’s strategic priorities, safety, service and quality of life. 

• Registered neighborhoods have climbed to190 neighborhood associations and this involvement of neighbors knowing neighbors helps improve community safety. 
• Approximately $7.56 million has been distributed as neighborhood improvement grants, which enhance quality of life for the whole city.
• In the Community Volunteer Program, during the last FY, 2,250 volunteers have donated 9,454 volunteer hours that represent $166,500 in value. Since the program began, a total of 12,321 volunteers have participated, giving 45,425 hours for a dollar value of $679,750. Each of these projects rely on the participation of Glendale residents and as a result, the city has a developed a reliable corps of community volunteers who routinely donate time to enhance the quality of life in Glendale.

Glendale Announces the Start of the Fall 2008 Neighborhood Partnership Grants Process
Glendale’s Neighborhood Partnership Office announces the start of the Fall 2008 Neighborhood Grants Process. Grants up to $80,000 will be available for qualified neighborhood and homeowner associations in Glendale. Read more

Spark Awards Recognize Residents' Contributions to the Community
Glendale recognized neighborhood leaders and businesses, which have contributed to their community and improved the quality of the city’s neighborhoods, with Spark Awards. The awards are given annually to those individuals who spark their communities into action. Read more

All the Right Tools
Improve your neighborhood and let the city of Glendale help. The city's Community Volunteer Program has a variety of tools available to Glendale registered neighborhood and volunteer groups in the neighborhood
"tool shed." Read more 

FREE Continuing Education Classes for Glendale Residents!
Registration is now available for continuing education opportunities for Glendale residents who have completed the basic “101” course offered through Glendale University:

• Emergency Preparedness Class

CLICK HERE to find out more and sign up today!

Eight Neighborhood Improvement Grants Approved for Spring Cycle
The city of Glendale approved eight grants totaling $359,478, which will assist residents with improvements to their neighborhoods. Residents, who live in neighborhoods that are 15 years or older, may apply for the improvement grants, which are awarded twice a year. Read more