Two organizations have even received grant money from the city to help pay for projects. There are other benefits perhaps just as important, if not more so, than meeting physical desires of a particular neighborhood. Those benefits would include the following. Relationships are built among residents. A sense of community pride begins to develop.
Some residents begin to have more confidence in others through teamwork.
People not only realize the value of individual effort, but group efforts in tackling city and community issues beyond the neighborhoods in which they live. The neighborhood may experience a reduction in criminal activity in areas where neighborhood associations are strong. People tend to watch out for one another once relationships are formed. Individuals may experience an increase in their self-worth as they realize their input is valuable to the common goal. We are not foolish enough to think there won't be problems.