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Vibrant and desirable neighborhoods are not only visually appealing, they are supported by engaged residents. In these neighborhoods, residents hold a common vision which challenges, motivates and unites them. Neighbors come together to resolve issues, and take advantage of opportunities to make their neighborhood great!

Get to Know Your Neighbors.

Host an Event and Meet the Neighbors

Did you know that if your neighbor is happy that can increase your happiness by 34%? This is a good reason to host an event that brings your neighbors together to have fun and/or improve the neighborhood. The City can assist with materials and information on how to host a block party, a clean up event, or a neighborhood garage sale.

Grow Into a Community Garden

Community gardens are one way that residents have mobilized to beautify Thornton neighborhoods, improve access to fresh produce, and engage neighbors. Learn more about Community Garden partnerships in Thornton.

Make a Block Map

Neighborhoods serve as support systems, as neighbors can provide aid or emergency help. Create a map with contact information of your 10 nearest neighbors or those on your block and give a copy to each of them. You may also want to create a neighborhood email list to stay connected.

Start a Neighborhood Group

Residents may be interested in establishing a neighborhood group in their area. These groups tend to meet three times or more a year and develop around a specific focus. The iwatch - Speed Awareness Program and Neighborhood Watch are two such neighborhood groups. Other neighborhoods develop groups to establish and maintain a neighborhood amenity, such as a community garden, or focus on gaining information on community issues. If you are interested in learning more about starting a neighborhood group, contact Neighborhood Services.

Other Ways to Get Involved in Your Community

Keep Thornton Beautiful - Keep Thornton Beautiful is a nonprofit group dedicated to keeping the City of Thornton a safe, healthy and attractive place to work and live. They offer opportunities to get involved in community clean up events. Contact them via their website above, or email: info@KeepThorntonBeautiful.org.

Paint-a-Thon - Brothers Redevelopment coordinates this summer event with event sponsors, volunteers, and local communities to paint homes in cities across the Front Range. Click on the Paint-a-Thon title above to learn more about this event.

Rebuilding Days - These events bring volunteers and communities together to rehabilitate the homes of low-income homeowners. Events are held on the last Saturday in April and the first Saturday in October. For more information click on the Rebuilding Days tile above.

KaBOOM! - This national nonprofit is dedicated to creating great playspaces through the participation and leadership of communities. If you are interested in volunteering to build a playground or starting a project, click on the KaBOOM! title to visit the website.

Adams County Comunity Gardens - There are seven community gardens in Thornton. These gardens are part of the Adams Community Gardens CO-OP. If you are interested in participating in or establishing a new community garden, contact Tom Rapp, CO-OP Coordinator at trapp@seniorhub.org or 303-426-4408 Ext. 208.

Notable Neighbors - In an effort to recognize people who are making a positive impact on the lives of others in Thornton, the Thornton City Council has established the "Thornton Notable Neighbors" program.

Questions or Need Other Resources?

If you need information on local food banks, emergency housing, health care or other basic needs, visit the Thornton Cares page on this website. Also, the City coordinates outreach programs, services and resources for families, seniors and teens; Visit the Community Resources webpage to find out more.

Contact the Neighborhood Services Division at 303-538-7600, or email at neighbor@cityofthornton.net.

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