In 2014, a group of residents began meeting to revitalize a neighborhood association which became dormant in the ’90s. These meetings led to Articles and Bylaws for a Michigan non-profit organization refounded in 2018.

This association relied on volunteer boards and the direction of a small group of residents over a course of years. It struggled to create a sustainable operational entity and separate itself with an independent identity apart from its founders. Organizational ownership conflict and interference paralyzed operational viability and undermined volunteer recruitment. In 2024, the association became dormant; it may be re-established at some future date or reformed with the benefit of lessons learned.  To be clear, “Hubbard Farms Neighborhood Association” is not currently an operating  legal entity.

Currently, neighborhood activities are organized by ad hoc coalitions operating under various banners, such as the Farmers’ Union, within the “Hubbard Farms Neighborhood Alliance.”  This is meant to invoke and support the spirit of creative inclusion and mutual aid without gatekeeping. The Farmers’ Union collaborates with the active group of Community Garden volunteers, who are under the fiscal administration of Clark Park.

Any and all neighbors are welcome to bring their interests and projects forward.