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Community Engagement

FOR NEIGHBORHOODS

PRESENTED BY:

Nicole Zaitoon, Allied HOA Management

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Agenda

OUR TOPICS

    • Community engagement opportunities
    • Tips for success
    • How to deliver your message
    • Funding

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POLL

DO YOU LIVE IN A COMMUNITY WITH A MANDATORY HOA?

yes

no

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POLL

DOES YOUR COMMUNITY CONDUCT NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS?

yes

no

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Free Engagement Opportunities

Maintaining common areas

Meet ups

Clubs

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Nearby Areas

MAINTAINING

Beautify and maintain areas near your home

    • Pick up trash near a creek
    • Help homeowners in need with exterior maintenance
    • Organize yard care assistance
    • Clear trash and brush in a nearby park or trail
    • Start a Little Free Library
    • Be careful to respect private property boundaries

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Ideas

MEET UP’S

Pick an interest that is relevant to you:

    • Parents of Preschoolers
    • Bible Study
    • Book Club
    • Knitting
    • Games - dominos/bunco/cards/etc
    • Exercise - running/walking
    • Town Hall’s

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Tips for Success

MEET UP’S

    • Stick to a set schedule
    • Welcome everyone!
    • Constantly invite new people
    • Break up large groups into manageable sizes
    • Start small

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Welcome New Neighbors

Coordinate a group in the community to welcome new neighbors

Partner with a local real estate agent so you can be alerted when a home sells

Include renters as well

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National Night Out

    • First Tuesday in August (National) or October (Texas)
    • Coordinate attendance with local infrastructure support providers - utilities, fire department, police department
    • Potlucks and bring your own chair events keep costs low
    • Pick a cul-de-sac or other quiet location in the neighborhood for the event

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Crime Watch

DeSoto police offer classes and sponsor events

Personal safety classes are available

DeSoto Police, Clergy and Community (DPCC)

Citizens Policy Academy

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Boosting Attendance

    • Give people a reason to come
      • Quality programming
      • Entertainment
    • Communicate, communicate, communicate
      • Reach a diverse audience with event information
      • Post on social channels (Facebook Group, NextDoor)
      • Share on your personal Facebook page
      • Get signage to post at entrance/exit
      • Print flyers and hand them out in the neighborhood

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Funding

Look for sponsors

    • Invite them to attend
    • Allow them to speak about their business/organization

Reach out to local churches and community support organizations

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Tips for Success

    • Pick one or two activities and focus your efforts on those
    • Start with broadly appealing activities
    • Be consistent
    • Don’t do it alone - get volunteers to help
    • Over communicate
    • Find sponsors to help with costs

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Contact

Nicole Zaitoon

Allied HOA Management

(817) 200-7606

nicolez@alliedhoamgmt.com

www.alliedhoamgmt.com

Thank You!