At Westside Housing, community building is about creating strong relationships, connecting people to resources, and ensuring residents have a voice in the neighborhoods they call home.
We believe strong communities are built when neighbors, organizations, businesses, and community leaders work together. Through outreach, partnerships, education, and engagement, we create opportunities for people to connect, participate, and help shape the future of their communities.
How We Strengthen Community
1) Building Trust
We build relationships by listening to residents and learning about the needs, concerns, and opportunities within the communities we serve. Through ongoing outreach and engagement, we work alongside our neighbors to identify solutions, celebrate successes, and strengthen connections.
2) Creating Community Spaces
We bring residents, students, volunteers, community organizations, and other partners together through neighborhood projects and activities. Initiatives such as our community gardens provide opportunities for neighbors to connect, participate, and take an active role in improving their surroundings.
We believe residents should have a seat at the table when projects, programs, and decisions affect their homes and neighborhoods.
3) Developing Community Leaders
Strong communities need strong voices. We create opportunities for residents, volunteers, students, community partners, and staff to develop their knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills.
Our goal is to empower people with the information, resources, and connections they need to become active participants and leaders in their communities.
4) Connecting People to Resources
Westside Housing works collaboratively with local nonprofit organizations, service providers, businesses, and community partners to connect residents with valuable programs and resources.
Partnerships with organizations such as Guadalupe Centers, Mattie Rhodes Center, the Westside CAN Center, and others help us expand access to services while identifying and addressing gaps within the community.
5) Encouraging Community Voice & Civic Engagement
We encourage residents to stay informed, participate in their communities, and share their perspectives on issues that affect their neighborhoods.
Through education, outreach, community conversations, and partnerships, we help create opportunities for residents to engage with local issues and better understand the programs, resources, and decisions that may affect them.
We believe access to information empowers people to make informed decisions for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Get Involved
Building stronger communities takes all of us.
Whether you are a resident, volunteer, neighborhood organization, business, or community partner, there are many ways to get involved with Westside Housing.
Join us in strengthening neighborhoods, creating connections, and expanding opportunities throughout the communities we serve.
For more information about community engagement, volunteer opportunities, partnerships, or upcoming activities, please contact Westside Housing at 816-421-8048.
