Community Engagement Action for Neighbourhood Change
Action for Neighbourhood Change
When neighbours get to know each other, neighbourhoods are strong, safer places. Currently United Way is actively working in Spryfield and Dartmouth North to engage citizens in their community and encourage them to lead change. Projects and initiatives vary but a spirit of resident leadership is at the heart of Action in these neighbourhoods. The level of commitment in time and talent also varies according to the activity and your own interests. If you are living in Spryfield or Dartmouth North and would like to get directly involved, please contact Paul Shakotko.
Selected Quotes from Dartmouth North Residents on Action For Neighbourhood Change
“ It brought the community together and built confidence in neighbours”
“It gives me a feeling that I belong to a community and that I can make a difference…”
“ …the park got cleaned up, the basketball net put up, the fence around the court got fixed, and 5 more garbage cans on the streets”
“People who showed up were unexpected from other neighbourhoods.”
“ I see a real difference in [their] confidence.”
“Now, instead of running from a police car, the kids are noticing it and trying to pick out who the police members are.”
“I can’t believe the number of folks coming out, my daughter has made a new friend…in itself is bridging a gap.”
