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Division of Community Initiatives

Our mission is to develop and implement programs, projects, and events that empower and improve the quality of life for individuals and families in our city. We intend to uphold the following fundamental values that undergird our work in the city of South Bend: EXCELLENCE + ACCOUNTABILITY + INNOVATION + INCLUSION + EMPOWERMENT

 

 

Apply for the South Bend Alive Grant Program!

South Bend Alive provides grants for community organizations in South Bend to provide mentorship for young people, help connect youth with employment training and opportunities, and conduct community outreach and youth engagement activities.

This web page was last updated on December 5, 2025. Links to other resources on this web page may have been last updated on a different date.

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alivesb@southbendin.gov
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311
O'Brien Center 321 E Walter St
South Bend, IN 46614

Leadership

Maurice (Moe) Scott
Maurice (Moe) Scott Chief Community Officer-Division of Community Initiatives

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