Dodge/Flower Neighborhood Association

Help for Elderly and Disabled Neighbors

BUILDING NEIGHBORHOODS ONE YARD AT A TIME

Do you have an elderly or disabled neighbor who can use some help with yard cleanup and household repairs?

Our plan is to work on one house at a time, one day a month or so. Neighbors who organize the work and provide the labor will be the foundation of the project. With support from the Ward 3 office, we will establish relationships with local businesses that are willing to provide the materials.

Bennett Bernal of the Ward 3 office is already at work making community contacts for the project. If this project is successful, it can be used as a model for other neighborhoods in Ward 3.

If you would like to participate on a team to get this project off the ground, please come to the October 1 meeting or contact Barbara (795-5494 or kbjj2000@cs.com) or Bennett (791-4711 or bbernal1@ci.tucson.az.us).

Immediate Needs

- Create a committee to determine what homes need repair and yard work.

- Create a timeline and project model

- Create list of donations needed (materials/cash)

- Create database of neighbors and community supporters

Mission and Short/Long-Term Goals

MISSION: CREATE COMMUNITY PRIDE AND GOODWILL

GOAL #1 - HELP NEIGHBORS IN NEED AND PROMOTE GOODWILL.

Primarily our goal is to spruce up homes for our neighbors who may need assistance. This will help promote goodwill and friendliness among our
neighbors.

GOAL #2 - IMPROVE THE OVERALL APPEARANCE OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

We believe that by sprucing up one house at a time, the general appearance of our neighborhood will improve over the long-term.

By working on one house at a time, other property owners (including landlords) may be encouraged to better maintain their properties.

GOAL #3 - REDUCE CRIME.

The overall appearance of a neighborhood has an affect on crime rates. A neighborhood with a run-down appearance is inviting to criminal elements.

GOAL #4 - ESTABLISH A RELATIONSHIP WITH AREA LANDLORDS.

We have an 80% rental rate in our neighborhood. In working with the Ward office, we hope to improve communication between residents and landlords to work together to reduce a slum-like appearance in our neighborhoood.

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In the long term, an improved appearance will be more appealing to individuals and families who want to live in a safer, cleaner and friendlier neighborhood.

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