Welcome to NESCO
Mission: To engage the near eastside, work toward the safety and betterment of neighborhoods.
Vision: cultivating an active presence in the community resulting in organized neighborhood associations, increased block clubs, and stronger advocacy.
Residents of the Near Eastside of Indianapolis, now served by the Near Eastside Community Organization (NESCO), have a long history of gathering together for a common purpose. Beginning early in the 20th century and continuing to this day, perceived threats to their way of life have compelled Near Eastside citizens to come together to save their neighborhood. Provocations have ranged from the proposed opening of a nearby beer garden in 1909 to crime, housing deterioration, and the loss of services. The response of this neighborhood has differed from many others in the inner city as residents repeatedly have sought association and action as a means of protecting and saving their community.
Jun 2711:00 am - 3:00 pm
Open House at Arts for Learning
Join us for our inaugural Open House at Arts for Learning Indiana’s new headquarters, 3328 East 10th St – located along the recently
designated East 10th St Arts District corridor! Admission is free to this four-hour family-friendly celebration which will showcase musical
performances, hands-on art-making, exhibitions, public mural creation, sidewalk art, and more! See and hear AFLI Professional Teaching Artists
(including Cathy Morris, Village of Stories, Beatriz Vasquez, Jingo de la Rosa, Matt Deloughery, Omar Rashan and others!) share their creative
talents during the event. Food & beverage will be available for purchase from on-site vendors.
Jun 3011:00 am - 10:00 pm
NESCO fundraiser at La Parada
Join your Near Eastside neighbors and help support NESCO by dining at La Parada (1642 East New York Street) on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 from 200p – close.
Please mention NESCO when you order and La Parada will donate a portion of your order to NESCO.
We appreciate La Parada for their support of NESCO!
