The Ca$h for Tra$h program began on June 19, 2004. Civic associations clean up their neighborhoods and make a little cash for each bag that is filled with trash. The Civic associations get a group of volunteers together to clean up their neighborhoods. Volunteers are supplied with a T-shirt, gloves and specially marked trash bags. Each bag pays $5.00 each to the civic associations.

The program runs on the 3^rd Saturday of the month during January, March, May, September and November, on a “first come, first served basis”. Please complete the reservation form and fax the completed form to (954) 921-3390. Please check the date prior to completing the reservation form.

The intent of the Hollywood Homes of the Month program is for each Neighborhood Association to select one house per month within its area that deserves recognition. The homes nominated take into account the visual impact the home has had on the neighborhood.

NEIGHBORHOOD GAMES:

The “Neighborhood Games” program was created to enhance residential neighborhoods, both physically and socially, by providing the opportunity to increase membership and participation in local neighborhood associations, to encourage working relationships among residents and to promote existing City programs. Neighborhoods partnered and networked with their own and other neighborhoods to achieve these objectives for enhancing their community. This initiative was an excellent way to get seniors and youth working together.

The structure of this program established relationships with residents of all ages and of different cultures and fostered education, tolerance, and understanding ethnicities. Many of the Caucasian, African American, Middle-Eastern and Hispanic residents have lived in the same neighborhood for many years, but maintained that they all relatively associated only with their own cultures. This program encouraged interracial and inter-religious friendships by opening lines of communication with structured and engaging activities. With a City as diverse as Hollywood, Florida, these first steps are important to sustain a balanced and productive environment.

COMMUNITY GARDEN:

On Saturday, May 2nd, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. until 12 Noon, the Department of Community Development along with the Highland Gardens Civic Association did a kick off the planting of vegetable gardens. The event took place at 24th and Adams Street. Utilizing vacant City property, more than 50 residents and volunteers, including those from other neighborhoods, participated.

The purpose of this planting project is threefold. First, it will unite neighbors and establish working relationships; secondly, it will educate and empower residents on how to plant their own gardens; thirdly, residents will have the opportunity to grow their own foods, which in turn will become cost effective and healthy.