Adopt-a-Block is a program that is dedicated to improving the quality of life and revitalizing the economy through nuisance abatement activities and events that bring Barstow neighborhoods together. This program provides individuals, groups of residents and local organizations with the opportunity to volunteer and take responsibility for enhancing our community—one block at a time.

The program goal is to empower diverse individuals within our community to successfully improve the quality of life in the City of Barstow building-by-building and block-by-block. We want to recruit and organize community neighbors to create activities that promote safety, culture, social harmony and economic viability.

How to Get Started:

Interested individuals, groups and organizations should complete an application form (Adopt a Block Certification Form ) and, upon approval, an agreement is made which defines the terms and conditions for the adoption. Each “adoption” is unique. Groups and organizations committing to the program (generally) agree to:

• Provide at least two adult supervisors for every ten youth volunteers (under age 18)
• Conduct at least two safety meetings per year
• Adopt a portion of a designated block that is a minimum of 200 linear feet
• Commit for a one-year period, conducting periodic cleanup activities throughout the year.

Persons desiring to form a group to adopt a block or requesting additional information should contact:

Jessica Reed
Administrative Analyst
(760) 255-5126
Email

Location
City Hall
220 E. Mountain View St., Suite A
Barstow, CA 92311

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