Residents are invited to partner with their neighbors and the City to help clean up and improve local neighborhoods through a volunteer program and a grant opportunity.
The City’s new Neighborhood Partner Program enables residents to form a group of at least five people dedicated to caring for a particular neighborhood by conducting cleanups, reporting hazards, and clearing away obstructions on rights-of-way. This could include helping neighbors who need assistance with issues on their properties like overgrowth and the removal of bulky items.
The City will assist with coordination, supply trash bags, and pick up the bags once filled. A minimum commitment of two years is required to participate in the program.
In addition, the City is offering a Neighborhood Partnership Grant that can be applied for with or without participation in the Neighborhood Partner Program. The grant of up to $2,500 is open to organizations, businesses, and groups of five or more individuals. It must be used for a project on City-owned property or right-of-way in a local neighborhood and the project must benefit the community.
“We want to encourage residents to join together to beautify local neighborhoods and assist neighbors who could use a helping hand,” Community Development Director Matt McLachlan says. “This is a great way to foster a sense of pride in your neighborhood and get to know your neighbors by working together to achieve a common goal.”
More information and application forms are available online at www.SierraVistaAZ.gov/neighborhood-partners. For assistance, call the Community Development Department at (520) 417-4413.
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