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NEIGHBORHOOD TASK FORCES Background Information for Greeley and Central Butte Planning Areas WHY ORGANIZE Starting or joining a neighborhood group offers a variety of benefits only Neighborhood Associations can provide, including: Increased safety A powerful voice in getting city services A way to improve area and property values An avenue for leadership development A way to control the destiny of your neighborhood Possible business contacts Personal growth A sense of accomplishment Civic pride A feeling of community belonging The ability to apply for grants to create safety and beautification projects for your neighborhood EXAMPLES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Neighborhood Alliance of Central Oklahoma Organization that supports neighborhood groups, has a variety of information about how to get started (look under “tools”) http://www.nacok.org City of Billings, Montana Neighborhood Task Forces http://ci.billings.mt.us/index.aspx?NID=512