Event - NeighborWorks America

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NeighborWorks® America, local NeighborWorks organizations and Neighborhood Housing Services of America make up the NeighborWorks system, which has successfully built healthy communities since 1978.

Together, with national and local partners, NeighborWorks creates new opportunities for residents while improving communities.

NeighborWorks America A national nonprofit organization created by Congress to provide financial support, technical assistance, and training for community-based revitalization efforts.

NeighborWorks Network A national network of more than 230 community-based organizations in 50 states creating healthy communities through the work of thousands of residents, business people, government officials and other partners.

National Partnerships National partners, such as banks, insurance companies, retailers and foundations, play an important role in helping NeighborWorks America and NeighborWorks network organizations revitalize hundreds of communities.

Summary: Help make your community a better place to live, work and play

Event Date & Time:

June 6, 2009	\| -
June 7, 2009	\| -
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June 12, 2009	\| -
June 13, 2009	\| -

Overview

Description:

National NeighborWorks Week - June 6-June 13, 2009 - is an opportunity for volunteers to make their communities better places to live, work and play.

During NeighborWorks Week, tens of thousands of volunteers work together to rehab and repair homes, paint and landscape properties, conduct neighborhood tours, and host events that educate, train and inform community residents.

This year, 100 local NeighborWorks organizations and over 1,000 volunteers will participate in NeighborWorks Plants! -- a special green event during NeighorWorks Week where thousands of herbs, flowers, shrubs, trees, and vegetables will be planted to beautify participating communities across the nation.

From June 6-June 13, help make your community a better place to live, work and play. To find a NeighborWorks Week activity near you, visit http://events.nw5.org.

Topic : Service

Website : http://www.nw.org