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We build a lot more <\/strong>than affordable\u00a0housing!<\/h1>\n

The history of Project Neighbors follows a long list of needs discovered and opportunities taken. Our broadly written mission, To strengthen he Valparaiso community by addressing issues of race, class and poverty, we strive to create healthy families and neighborhoods, where diversity of of all kinds is welcomed and cherished,<\/strong> has allowed Project Neighbors to engage in a wide rage of actions: housing, healthcare, daycare, public discourse, education, economic development and human relations.<\/p>\n

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The historical centerpiece of our efforts for more than 50 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Working to educate ourselves and our neighbors to transcend our cultural heritage of bias.<\/p>\n

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Providing alternative \u00a0pathways in high school and adult education.<\/p>\n

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Broadcasting community radio and providing a forum for all.<\/p>\n

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Delivering healthcare to the uninsured and under-insured in our\u00a0community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Recognized as the leader in education-oriented day care.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Expanding our volunteer-driven model of service across the globe.<\/p>\n

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Offering leadership to create power among the powerless.<\/p>\n

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Learn more<\/strong> about the non-profit organizations we helped create
and the comunity partners with which we work.<\/h3>\n

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Meet our Amazing Team<\/strong>!<\/h2>\n

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Father of four, writer, musician, tradesman, co-founder of Front Porch Music and former high school teacher.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Professor of Theology at Valparaiso University and founder of Union Community Church.<\/p>\n

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Mother of four, Co-founder of what became Project Neighbors in 1968, retired V.U. English professor.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Father of three, architect and principal at Shive-Hattery Architecture & Engineering.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions:<\/h2>\n

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If you think you can qualify, you probably can.\u00a0 But realize that we are a very small organization building a couple living units per year and families rarely move out, so availability is very limited. When available we offer two and three bedroom houses for families and small studio apartments for single women.\u00a0 We are working on a project for single men, but it is still on the drawing board. To confirm you qualify, simply contact Project Neighbors and fill out a housing application<\/p>\n

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There are several ways. Establish contact with us to receive our frequent email “updates” and less frequent newsletter. Become educated on the issues facing marginalized people in our community and raise your voice when given the opportunity. Volunteer on a building project! No one is turned away on work days even if you think you have no skills.\u00a0 Finally, send a contribution to sustain our 50-year-long, everyday efforts<\/span><\/p>\n

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Absolutely! We do very little without partners; in fact, we believe in the idea of organizational partnerships because it is smart. You, representing your church or business or club, already are organized and have a collection of individuals who might want to help. In the past we have worked with lots of churches, insurance companies, other not-for-profits, construction companies and even a book club.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Let’s keep in touch!<\/h1>\n

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