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.

3rd Annual Serve Day in Glendale
a Success Thanks to Volunteers
Serve Day is a faith-based, community-oriented event organized by the Community Church of Joy and several other local Glendale churches, who encourages their members to participate.  This year’s Serve Day was on Saturday, Feb. 23 and was a huge success. All activities were coordinated by the Neighborhood Services Coordinator Angie Wilkie who manages the city’s Community Volunteer Program. Read more

Nominate Now for 2008 Neighborhood Spark Awards
Nominate a “Spark” in your neighborhood! The Spark awards program was created in 2000 by the Citizens’ Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods to recognize neighborhoods, neighborhood leaders, businesses, faith-based organizations and/or community groups who have made a significant contribution to the betterment of Glendale’s neighborhoods. 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:

• Learn about Glendale's Marketing and Communications
• Environmental Resources

CLICK HERE to find out more and sign up today!

Building a Bright Future
The Glendale City Council approved grant requests worth $168,316 at their Dec. 11 meeting, which will benefit residents in four neighborhoods. The grants begin with residents identifying a need in their neighborhood and making an application to the Citizens’ Advisory Commission on Neighborhoods. Read more