The AmeriCorps Urban Safety Project offers many resources to block clubs and residents interested in starting block clubs that reside in our target areas.
Block Clubs
An active block club is your neighborhoods best defense against crime and safety issues.
The AmeriCorps Urban Safety Project believes that neighborhood safety can only be achieved with effective neighborly communication. When neighbors communicate they can inform each other of security and safety concerns, strategize for their neighborhood, increase the “voice” of your block and neighborhood and incite action to address problems. Block clubs are an excellent and effective way to facilitate this imperative communication.
Why join the block?
- There is strength in numbers;
- To socialize and build relationships with your neighbors;
- To collectively address crime and safety issues;
- To stay informed about community events;
- To meet with city and police officials;
- Write grants that improve the neighborhood;
- Plan neighborhood events;
- Find out about volunteer opportunities;
- Develop leadership skills and get training;
- Create a telephone tree or GroupMe text group to better communicate.
Ready to start or join a block club?
If you think you are ready to start or join a block club on your block the AmeriCorps Urban Safety Program has resources to make sure your block club is a success for residents in our target areas. If you are not in one of our target areas we may be able to connect you with resources in your neighborhood.
Please contact us at amusprogram@gmail.com
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