About Us

The Neighborhood Partnership Office is responsible for the administration of 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, building capacity in their neighborhoods, the implementation of neighborhood capital improvements and conflict resolution.

Over the past 13 years, the Neighborhood Partnership 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 to over 190 neighborhood associations. This involvement of neighbors knowing neighbors helps improve community safety and the ability of neighborhoods to work together to improve where they live. Approximately $8.6 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, 2,240 volunteers have donated nearly 9,000 volunteer hours that represent more than $175,500 in value. Since the program began in 1998, more than 19,000 volunteers have participated, giving more than 71,000 hours for a dollar value of more than $800,000. 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.

2009 Leadership Forum Encourages Neighbors to Network
Within Your Neighborhood
Glendale’s Citizens Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods will host its annual Leadership Forum and Spark Awards Ceremony on Saturday, June 27, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the Glendale Civic Center, 5750 W. Glenn Drive. Read more

2009 Spark Awards Recognize Residents for their Contributions to the Community
Glendale recognized neighborhood leaders, community volunteers and businesses that have contributed to their community and improved the quality of the city’s neighborhoods with the Spark Awards. 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:

• CLICK HERE to find out more and sign up today!