Adopt-A-Block...Building a stronger Garfield Ridge, one block at a time
One of the programs promoted by the Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch is Adopt-A-Block. You wouldn't be keeping an eye on just any block - you are adopting your own block!
The concept is simple. One person volunteers to keep her/his neighbors on both sides of the street informed about significant events and incidents in Garfield Ridge.
Your time commitment is minimal after your initial contact with your neighbors to explain the program, obtain phone numbers, e-mail addresses or emergency contact information.
Keeping communication flowing as a block leader helps keep our neighborhood aware, motivated and safe. This person also keeps a watchful eye out for neighbors who are elderly or have special needs.
You can do weekly checks on street and alley lights, potholes, graffiti, and report to GRNW any issues your block may have. Even lost dogs and suspicious activity may be a confusing subject for neighbors to breech, and that’s where you come in to point them in the right direction. It’s as simple as walking your dog in the alley instead of the street or turning left instead of right leaving your garage on your way to work.
Seeing your block from a different point of view may help you catch something that is amiss.
We have over 250 blocks in our great neighborhood and the Garfield Ridge community could use your help.
Please consider volunteering. Remember, good communities are made, not born.
One of the programs promoted by the Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch is Adopt-A-Block. You wouldn't be keeping an eye on just any block - you are adopting your own block!
The concept is simple. One person volunteers to keep her/his neighbors on both sides of the street informed about significant events and incidents in Garfield Ridge.
Your time commitment is minimal after your initial contact with your neighbors to explain the program, obtain phone numbers, e-mail addresses or emergency contact information.
Keeping communication flowing as a block leader helps keep our neighborhood aware, motivated and safe. This person also keeps a watchful eye out for neighbors who are elderly or have special needs.
You can do weekly checks on street and alley lights, potholes, graffiti, and report to GRNW any issues your block may have. Even lost dogs and suspicious activity may be a confusing subject for neighbors to breech, and that’s where you come in to point them in the right direction. It’s as simple as walking your dog in the alley instead of the street or turning left instead of right leaving your garage on your way to work.
Seeing your block from a different point of view may help you catch something that is amiss.
We have over 250 blocks in our great neighborhood and the Garfield Ridge community could use your help.
Please consider volunteering. Remember, good communities are made, not born.
