| Neighborhood Restoration, One Porch at a Time
In small teams last summer, hundreds of teenagers from 10 different states descended on Bristol, TN, and started fixing things fast. Over the course of a week, they made minor repairs, built wheelchair ramps, spruced up porches, and tiled and laid flooring.
Community Event Unifies Neighborhood
In a park once plagued and overrun with illegal activities, hundreds of people gathered this summer to celebrate their work to make the community safer. North Omaha residents and organizations have vowed to take a stand, sending the message that they are no longer tolerating violence in their communities or homes.
CCDO and the IRS: Additional Partnering Opportunities
Even if your site does not have its own Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Center, you can help residents access important resources and information that can increase their tax refunds and monthly incomes, sometimes dramatically.
Resources
Check out the redesigned Project Safe Neighborhoods Web site.
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