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Activities

"CA$H FOR TRA$H" PROGRAM:

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.

Civic Associations should contact their Neighborhood Resource Specialists, Vincent Moss, Sharon Paxton, Matthew Digati or Brenda Samuels at (954) 921-3271 for further information and for scheduling.

Streaming Video: Cash for Trash

SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM (SYP):

The Summer Youth Program commenced in July 2004. Youths made a difference in their community by picking up trash in the Liberia Neighborhood. The impact of their participation made their neighborhood in the City of Hollywood a cleaner and nicer place to live. The youths were awarded with Community Service Hours for their participation. Additionally, movie passes were also awarded to all participants.

Beginning in 2005, the Summer Youth Program was enhanced by having youth assist the elderly, single parents and persons with disabilities by painting and landscaping their properties. Working together with other City Departments and local vendors, the Summer Youth Program has changed the lives of 12 Hollywood families.

Up to 50 students can participate in the program. Each youth must be a City of Hollywood resident, entering 9^th through 12^th grade of High School and be willing to participate in a two week program, consisting of half days during the week. Availability is on a “first come, first served” basis.

The highlight of the program is a trip to Disney or Universal Studios for a day of training in Community Leadership and fun too. Youth are awarded 40 Community Service hours (minimum Broward High School Requirement).

For additional information or a registration packet, please contact Donna Biederman at (954) 921-3381.

HOMES OF THE MONTH:

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.

Streaming Video: 2005 Summer Youth Program

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