Intend Indiana, Inc. (Intend) is a non-profit that advances comprehensive community development through innovative financing and development solutions that create and preserve affordable housing, support neighborhood revitalization efforts, and foster small business development. Incorporated in 1987 to serve the near northside neighborhoods of Indianapolis, Intend has grown to provide community solutions across the state.
Intend is the result of Renew Indianapolis and King Park Development Corporation joining together in 2020 to leverage the strengths and expertise of two successful organizations. Intend focuses on four main initiatives:
Renew Landbank - To return vacant, abandoned, and distressed properties to productive use
Affordable HomeMatters - To preserve and develop inclusive, diverse, and equitable homeownership opportunities.
Build Fund – A certified CDFI that connects businesses to flexible, affordable, and responsible financing
Edge Fund – A certified CDFI that provides flexible financing that promotes affordable, inclusive, and diverse housing opportunities
Intend partners with community-based organizations, non-profits, foundations, banks, and state and local governments to leverage resources and deliver impactful programs designed to meet the needs of the community. Intend Indiana is a chartered member of NeighborWorks America.