NEIGHBORLINK NETWORK
NeighborLink empowers people nationwide to serve their local communities with ease and flexibility. Submit projects, serve a neighbor, or start a movement in your city.
NeighborLink isn’t just for one city—it’s a nationwide movement. And our future vision is global. Our platform is available to anyone who needs help or is ready to serve, and our tools make it easy to get started.
“NeighborLink is one of the best things that can happen to a community. The platform connects people across the country who want to make a difference right in their neighborhood. It has everything you need.“ -Fort Wayne volunteer-
Want to bring the NeighborLink approach to your city?
We’ve made it easy to get started. Join us today to make a lasting impact in your neighborhood. Please contact us! Our team would love to chat about how we can partner together. We love working with:
- Individuals with a heart and passion for their local community.
- Small groups, businesses, and organizations looking to serve together.
- Churches needing a way to track the needs of their congregation and local neighborhoods, as well as a means to provide service opportunities.
- Nonprofits, service agencies, and local government requiring a place to refer their clients’ home maintenance and repair needs.
For more information on how the NeighborLink Network operates or to get started, contact us today.
3 Ways to Get Involved
NeighborLink offers flexible options for anyone ready to make a difference. Our three-tier model makes it easy to choose a service level that aligns with your time, resources, and commitment.
| VOLUNTEER | STEWARD | AFFILIATE |
|---|---|---|
| Who It’s For: Individuals looking for a simple, ongoing way to serve their community. | Who It’s For: Community-minded individuals, groups, or organizations ready to take more responsibility in overseeing a specific geographic area, some coordination of local efforts, and advocating for the mission of NeighborLink. | Who It’s For: Organizations or groups committing to establishing a formal NeighborLink presence in their city or region. |
| Commitment Level: Minimal—sign up, select projects as your schedule allows, and help when you can. | Commitment Level: Medium—triage and manage the project queues in a specific area and help NeighborLink grow without establishing a nonprofit organization. | Commitment Level: High—requires creating a nonprofit organization, seeking tax exempt status with the IRS, creating a board of directors, and long-term operational strategies. |
| Best Fit: Great for areas without an established NeighborLink Affiliate or Steward. This plug-and-play model works on your terms. | Role Overview: Stewards are advocates for the least of these in a specific locale, providing oversight and connecting neighbors with volunteers. They build relationships with churches, nonprofits, and local groups to expand the accessibility of NeighborLink in their region. Stewards may also handle community outreach, media relations, and speaking opportunities. | Role Overview: Affiliates operate independently but use the NeighborLink platform and resources. They manage project queues, oversee volunteer engagement (including background checks and training if needed), and spearhead fundraising efforts. Affiliates have access to a full suite of back-office support, including dedicated websites, fundraising, CRM systems, marketing tools, and consulting. |
| Why Choose This Model: If you want to help but have limited time or other commitments, volunteering is a low-barrier entry point. No special setup or long-term commitment is required. | Why Choose This Model: If you have a heart for connecting people and resources, stewarding is an impactful way to grow NeighborLink’s presence and build community connections without the formal structure of running a nonprofit organization. | Why Choose This Model: Ideal for cities or areas with significant ongoing needs, the affiliate model allows for a permanent, scalable impact with direct fundraising and staffing opportunities. |
| FREE | FREE | MONTHLY SERVICES FEE |
Current NeighborLink Network Members
- Affiliate: NeighborLink Adams County (IN)
- Steward: Asheville (NC)
- Steward: Dallas / Fort Worth (TX)
- Affiliate: NeighborLink DeKalb County (IN)
- Steward: Elkhart (IN, Owls Club)
- Affiliate: NeighborLink Fort Wayne (IN)
- Affiliate: NeighborLink Grant County (IN)
- Affiliate: NeighborLink Mercer County (OH)
- Affiliate: NeighborLink Miami Valley (OH)
- Affiliate: NeighborLink Porter County (IN)