Through the Neighborhood Partnership (NP) Program, Salem neighbors and community partners have been making a difference where they live and work since 1997.
Applications are now available for the 2012-2014 Partnership. In addition to providing support to the 19 neighborhood associations, the City of Salem collaborates with two neighborhood areas through the NP.
The NP provides an opportunity for residents, property owners, renters, schools, businesses, nonprofits, churches, local government, community organizations and others to work together, identify issues, organize activities and projects and leverage additional resources. Whether it's graffiti, vandalism, park clean up, hunger, support for kids or educational opportunities, the Partnership focuses on the neighborhood's strengths to solve problems.
Positive changes that have occurred through Partnership Program efforts have included increased crime prevention efforts, education and empowerment of citizens, cleaner streets and parks and thousands of dollars in leveraged contributions. In addition, neighbors and community partners report more neighbors talking to and watching out for one another, enhanced awareness of resources and overall improved neighborhood livability.
Community groups, neighborhood associations and/or groups of neighborhoods are invited to apply for City support for a two year NP in a defined geographic area. The applications will be evaluated by a committee of City staff from various departments and scored based on demonstrated neighborhood need, definable measurable goals and readiness of partners to address them.
Applications are available
here or 555 Liberty Street, SE, Room 305. They are due November 1, 2012.
City staff are available to provide more information to groups and individuals interested in this opportunity. Call the Neighborhood Enhancement Division at 503-588-6207.
