Start with people.
Understand the needs, strengths, and priorities of the community before shaping a response.
THE NATIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE
Shared purpose.
Integrated capability.
Lasting impact.
Connecting people, enterprise, and essential services
to strengthen the communities we serve.
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTFOUNDED IN WARREN. CONNECTED ACROSS REGIONS.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTBUSINESS DEVELOPMENTCHARITABLE DEVELOPMENT
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The capacity to deliver.
The purpose to connect.
A family’s well-being is shaped by more than one service. Health, housing conditions, employment, and community support influence one another.
NNI is the nonprofit parent that gives our ecosystem a shared purpose. Specialized organizations bring focused expertise. Together, they create opportunities to coordinate care, improve places, develop people, and build sustainable enterprise.
Our role is to connect the work—with clear leadership, defined responsibilities, and a long-term commitment to the communities we serve.
Bring the right expertise.
Match each part of the work to the organization and qualified people equipped to deliver it.
Build for continuity.
Connect workforce, operations, and resources so the work can continue beyond a single project.
PEOPLE AT THE CENTER
Shared purpose.
Made personal.
Behind every organization are people who show up, work together, and invest in their communities. These moments from NNI’s own story bring that purpose into view.
A place for everyone to contribute.
Care expressed through action.
Progress built by people.
THE NNI ECOSYSTEM
Specialized organizations.
One strategic vision.
Explore the organizations behind the mission. Select an area or an organization to see its role, capabilities, and connections.
A connected ecosystem, with distinct responsibilities. Each organization’s services, staffing, credentials, and availability are confirmed for the specific engagement.
OUR OPERATING FOOTPRINT
Rooted in Ohio.
Connected across regions.
Our partnership with mySHO has expanded NNI’s operating footprint to Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Chicago, and Columbus, building on our Northeast Ohio foundation.
04STATES IN OUR FOOTPRINT
06OPERATING MARKETS
Local relationships.
Coordinated capabilities.
A shared commitment to communities.
Warren
The home of NNI’s community roots.
Greater Cleveland
National headquarters in Cleveland and behavioral health services in Shaker Heights.
Pittsburgh
Part of NNI’s expanded operating footprint through mySHO.
Brooklyn, NYC
Part of NNI’s expanded operating footprint through mySHO.
Chicago
Part of NNI’s expanded operating footprint through mySHO.
Columbus
Part of NNI’s expanded operating footprint through mySHO.
Services and delivery arrangements vary by location and participating organization.
Connect with our team ↗THE CONNECTION IN PRACTICE
Expertise connected.
In practice.
These pathways illustrate how complementary capabilities can be coordinated. Every engagement begins with the actual need, available services, and a defined scope.
Coordination respects each person’s choices and applicable authorization requirements. Examples do not imply automatic enrollment or guaranteed service availability.
CAPACITY THAT TAKES SHAPE IN THE COMMUNITY
A foundation of service.
A portfolio of capabilities.
Our work spans community development, clinical services, environmental safety, and federal contracting—supported by the operating experience of our organizations.
HOW WE ARE ORGANIZED
One mission.
Clear accountability.
The strength of an ecosystem comes from knowing what each part is responsible for.
NNI sets the direction.
The nonprofit parent provides mission, strategic priorities, and organizational oversight.
Specialized teams carry the work.
Operating entities hold defined service and business responsibilities. The ecosystem includes for-profit enterprises aligned with the nonprofit parent’s purpose.
Coordination is intentional.
Related organizations work through clear agreements, budgets, reporting relationships, and professional supervision. Shared mission does not replace entity-specific accountability.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE DIRECTION
Leadership for
the whole picture.
Board oversight, executive coordination, financial stewardship, and specialized operating leadership support NNI’s long-term mission.
Select a leader to learn about their responsibilities.
D’Andre BowersFounder · Board Chair · President & CEO
Sets organization-wide direction, aligns the enterprises with NNI’s mission, and develops the leadership capacity needed for responsible growth.
Michael AudiaBoard Vice Chair
Supports board leadership, strategic deliberation, and oversight of the organization’s long-term direction.
Tyler WesolowskiCFO · Secretary-Treasurer
Leads financial stewardship, reporting, budgeting, and the financial coordination that supports the ecosystem.
Michael MikulskiChief Operating Officer
Coordinates operational execution and helps translate organizational priorities into dependable daily processes.
Najee PateChief of Staff · Human Resources
Coordinates executive priorities, leadership communication, and human resources processes across the organization.
Draye LutonVice President · Community Leadership
Supports community relationships, local initiative development, and the connection between NNI’s mission and neighborhood needs.
James LaPolla, Esq.General Counsel
Provides legal guidance to leadership on organizational matters, agreements, and governance responsibilities.
BUILD WITH THE INITIATIVE
A shared ambition.
A stronger partnership.
For community partners, public agencies, schools, employers, and supporters: let’s find where our capabilities meet your goals.
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