The success of the Neighborhood Enhancement Team program would not be possible without community partnerships and our wonderful, dedicated volunteers.
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"This service has been a Godsend. I am so thankful for the service and dedication to beautifying our city. Thank you so much!" - Ms. Goodwin, resident of Buena Vista East neighborhood
"I have lived in this home my whole life and have never seen the city do this. I love it and think it is wonderful!" - Lynn Warters, resident of Buena Vista East neighborhood.
"I have lived here for 40 years. I have never seen anything like this before in my area. It is a wonderful program." - Wilton McLemmons, resident of Lucas Park neighborhood
"I have not been able to maintain the yard due to working full time and caretaking for my mom. I've been trying to get my brother out to help cut the grass, but have not been successful. the volunteers have no idea how much I appreciated them all showing up today. It is truly a blessing." - Liza Rodriguez, resident of Lucas Park neighborhood
"I think it's a great thing for all the neighbors to meet the city officials. Truly helps the neighborhood." - James McKenzie, resident of Lucas Park neighborhood
Another resident of Lucas Park neighborhood, on Wolff Drive said, "I'm going to cry; I live alone and could have never done this by myself."
Two more residents in Lucas Park neighborhood expressed appreciation for the assistance received - both recently had husbands who passed away - one saying she had been struggling to maintain the back yard and the other resident said her yard has been too wet to mow from all the rain.
"I have had a lot of medical issues so I couldn't clean this up. What a blessing." - Jorge Solis, resident of Fairfield East neighborhood
"I actually live in Irving and wish they had something like this. This is awesome." - Bernice Engel, volunteer at Fairfield East neighborhood cleanup event
"My house looks a hundred percent nicer due to your program." - A High Park Village resident who received assistance, that was recovering from an arm injury
"This neighborhood event was such a blessing and truly was needed. The tool sharing program is so beneficial for people only needing to borrow a tool for a single use and not having to purchase the item." - Andrea Black, of one of the first families to live in High Park Village neighborhood
"It's a great idea, what you've come up with together. I'm all about keeping the neighborhood clean. The help means a lot." - Mary France, a 35-year resident of Rolling Meadows neighborhood
"Every individual was encouraging. I was very embarrassed of my property, and no one ever made me feel less for the appearance of my property. I am absolutely stunned at the help. Everyone has been so sweet, and it has been a VERY positive experience!" - Margaret (Maggie) Kearly, a long time resident and original homeowner in Homemaker Hills neighborhood
"This is an excellent program - something for the people and giving back to the people. We appreciate it so much." - Cindy Solis, resident in Turf Club Estates
"What a wonderful, inspiring experience - I know the neighbors are so impressed Neighborhood Enhancement Team came to our community and worked so hard, and so dedicated to helping us. We love our neighborhood." - Shirley Patterson, 55+ year resident of Parkview Addition neighborhood
"It is really great to see the city involved, and how these events restore pride in neighborhoods. It is eye-opening how much of a difference you can make in peoples' lives." - Helen Moise, former Mayor Pro-Tem and City Council member
"This is really a blessing - I am so proud of these workers." - Patricia Young, resident of Fish Creek neighborhood
"The time and effort the city has spent on this is wonderful. I love to keep our neighborhood neat and inviting and I think this is wonderful!" - Sandy Godwin, 35+ year resident of Lake Arlington neighborhood
"It was such a blessing for the city to help us out, and they did a wonderful job." - Mr. Kelly, resident of Berkeley Square neighborhood
"Thank you for helping me with your generous help cleaning & trimming up my yard." - M.L. Delacruz, Meadowbrook Park Neighborhood
"This is the first time I've seen anything like this and I've been here since 1977. You just don't now how much this means. You've done a wonderful job." - Myra Galbiati, 45+ year resident of Briar Meadow neighborhood
"It's always my hope that someone else may be inspired by what is going on and how much fun it looks like we're having." - Angel Carter, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Resident of Fish Creek and Volunteer
"This event helps strengthen the community and teaches leadership for future generations and the importance of doing good and helping people. Our participation in this project is in honor of the life and legacy of Major Megan M.L. McClung, USMC."- Volunteer at Fish Creek Community Cleanup, Samantha Horowitz, former U.S. Secret Service agent and DFW Chapter Leader, Travis Manion Foundation
"By proactively engaging with our residents and providing these targeted resources, we are continuing our efforts to keep Arlington beautiful and create safe, stable and attractive neighborhoods that our families are proud to make their home." - former Mayor of Arlington, Jeff Williams
"This is a great way to connect with your neighbors while taking advantage of the resources provided by the City and community partners to cleanup your property and neighborhood." - Neal Lucas, Code Compliance Services field operations manager
In the News
- Buena Vista East's Partnership with Neighborhood Enhancement Team Makes Community 9 Thousand Pounds Cleaner, October 25, 2024, MyArlingtonTX News
- NET Block Party Engages Brighton Estates in Clean Arlington Initiative and More, July 24, 2024, MyArlingtonTX News
- Lucas Park Neighborhood Partners with Neighborhood Enhancement Team and Becomes Over 3 Tons Cleaner, June 14, 2024, MyArlingtonTX News
- Fairfield East Residents Grateful for Neighborhood Enhancement Team's Cleanup Efforts, May 6, 2024, MyArlingtonTX News
- Arlington's Buena Vista - West Neighborhood is More than Two Tons Cleaner, April 4, 2024, MyArlingtonTX News
- High Park Village Over Two Tons Cleaner After Community Event, December 5, 2023, MyArlingtonTX News
- Rolling Meadows Neighborhood is Nine Tons Cleaner After Community Event, September 12, 2023, MyArlingtonTX News
- Homemaker Hills Community Cleanup Results in More than 9 Tons of Trash and Debris Removal, May 16, 2023, MyArlingtonTX News
- City of Arlington Code Compliance Earns State, National and International Community Service Team Awards, March 7, 2023, MyArlingtonTX News
- Willow Creek Estates Community Block Party Concludes 2022 for Neighborhood Enhancement Team, December 21, 2022, MyArlingtonTX News
- Volunteers and Community Teamwork Results in 7.5 Tons of Debris Removal from Turf Club Estates, November 10, 2022, MyArlingtonTX News
- This Arlington city department earned an international award for community service, October 28, 2022, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
- Arlington Code Compliance Department receives award for community efforts, September 19, 2022, The Dallas Morning News
- City of Arlington Code Compliance Department Receives 2022 International Code Council Community Service Award, September 16, 2022, MyArlingtonTX News
- Parkview Addition Brings Total to 45 Tons of Cleanup through Neighborhood Enhancement Team Community Effort, April 20, 2021, MyArlingtonTX News
- Military Veterans and Fish Creek Residents Remove 9 Tons of Debris During Cleanup Event, November 11, 2020, MyArlingtonTX News
- Residents Pitch In to Help City Remove 4 Tons of Debris at Lake Arlington Highlands Community Cleanup, March 5, 2020, MyArlingtonTX News
- City, Residents Collaborate for Successful Berkeley Square Community Cleanup, February 20, 2020, MyArlingtonTX News
- Arlington's New Neighborhood Enhancement Team Partnering with Residents to Make a Difference, September 20, 2019, MyArlingtonTX News