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7 Tips for Writing Letters that Change Your Home Town

7 Tips for Writing Letters that Change Your Home Town

Write a letter to convince local leaders, newspaper readers and your neighbors to make changes in your community. Read More

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Effort Low 1-4 hrs
Investment Low 44 cents (stamp)
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Man behind the counter at a tool cooperative

(New!)

Start a Shared Tool Co-op

Save money and have access to a truly stunning tool collection by starting a neighbor-to-neighbor lending program or a tool library. Read More

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Effort Med 10 hrs/wk to run
Investment High $2,000 (start-up costs)
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Woman painting room as part of a barter arrangement

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Start a Bartering Co-op

A barter co-op helps neighbors share their skills and talents with each other. Read More

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Effort High 150 hrs to establish
Investment Low $100 to $400/yr for expenses
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Rooftop community garden by Lando and Associates

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Building a Rooftop Community Garden

Take community relationships to a new level by building a rooftop garden on your apartment building or condo. Read More

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Save Money Med $200-$300/yr (produce)
Effort Med 2 hrs/wk (tend 6-9 mos)
Investment Low $5/sq. foot (start-up costs)
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Foreclosed home with boarded-up windows

Fight Foreclosures in Your Community

Even if you’re current on your mortgage, nearby foreclosures can affect your community through lower property values, higher crime rates, and lost services. Read More

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Effort Low 1 hr (mow vacant home's lawn)
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Computers being recycled

How to Help Expand Waste Recycling Programs

Using tips and resources from the experts, work with local government to expand waste recycling programs in your community. Read More

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Effort Med 50 hrs (research, meetings)
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A BigBelly trash can at a public park

5 Programs for Improving Local Waste Recycling

Unique waste recycling programs help save tax dollars by diverting trash from the landfill and into the recycling stream. Read More

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Effort Low 2 hrs to email local gov’t
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Home with Freddy Mac mortgage

How Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Save You Money

Homeowners who use Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgages save thousands of dollars in interest payments each year. Read More

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Mortgage Interest Deduction Vital to Housing Market

The home mortgage interest deduction saves the average homeowner thousands of dollars at tax time, supports home values at the community level, and helps American homebuyers get into their first house. Read More

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Show Your Support for FHA

FHA supports home values by providing a steady source of mortgage financing for families across the country, but critics worry it has taken on too much risk. Read More

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Woman writing HOA newsletter on laptop

Condo Association Newsletter Helps Owners Feel More at Home

Creating a newsletter with all the neighborhood news informs homeowners and nudges them to become part of the family. Read More

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Effort Low 4 hrs/issue
Investment Low $0-$200/yr
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