CHARMING NOBLESVILLE
In 2024, we launched our CHARMING Noblesville initiative dedicated to fostering community pride, engagement, and beautification through three dynamic programs: IMPACT Noblesville, Neighborhood Beautification, and Neighborhood Activation. Together, these initiatives help to preserve our county's LARGEST historical residential footprint while also improving mental health, creating interconnected and unique neighborhoods, developing intergenerational impact, and placemaking, while ensuring Noblesville remains a thriving and connected city.
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NEIGHBORHOOD ACTIVATION:
Bringing 12 Historic Communities Back To Life
Activating Old Town Noblesville is a community-driven initiative that empowers the 13 historic neighborhoods through Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD). Instead of focusing on needs or deficiencies, ABCD identifies and builds upon the existing strengths of individuals, businesses, associations, and institutions within each neighborhood. By uncovering these assets, we create meaningful connections—matching individuals’ skills and passions with those who can benefit from them. This collaborative approach strengthens community bonds, fosters self-sufficiency, and maximizes local resources to create vibrant, thriving neighborhoods. Through deep engagement and intentional relationship-building, we activate the full potential of Old Town Noblesville, ensuring sustainable growth and a shared sense of pride.
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In the past when a person had a need they went to their neighborhood for assistance. But this has shifted today to the belief that the neighbor does not have the skills to help them, therefore we must go to a professional or an organization for assistance. Serve Village wants to guide the shift back to empowering neighborhoods while also utilizing the community assets that do serve and meet needs.
Serve Village plans to do this by achieving the assets of the 12 Historic Neighborhoods:
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Plum Prairie
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Old First Ward
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Gentlemen Farmers
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Pioneer Homestead
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Johnstown
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Gilded Age
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Midland
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Federal Hill
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Lincoln Park
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Old Second Ward
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New Frontier
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Broadview Manor
Plum Prairie East and Old Second Ward have already begun mobilizing in this way. We will continue to work alongside and mobilize the neighbors in this community. If interested in asset based shared resources and skills, we will help participants build relationships with their actual, literal neighbors. Grounded in asset-based community development (ABCD), participants learn the giftedness of their neighbors and neighborhoods through conversation and connection. Regardless the activation will create a more interconnected historic downtown that will continue to be a unique and genuine characterisitic feature of our community.
IMPACT HamCo:
Community-wide Volunteer Website
IMPACT HamCo is a powerful centralized volunteer database designed to connect nonprofits, community members, and businesses, making it easier than ever to engage in meaningful service.
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Nonprofits can effortlessly share volunteer opportunities with both their dedicated supporters and the broader community, increasing their reach and impact.
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Community members can create personalized profiles, follow their favorite organizations, and specify how they’d like to serve, receiving notifications when relevant opportunities arise.
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Businesses benefit from a streamlined approach to community involvement, gaining instant access to a year-round calendar of service opportunities without the need to search for ways to give back.By bringing these key groups together in one easy-to-use platform,
IMPACT HamCo enhances volunteer engagement, fosters lasting relationships, and strengthens the fabric of the community.