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1. Who can adopt a neighborhood?

Anyone! The goal is to unite and support all people interested in improving Terrell neighborhoods.

• Individuals
• Neighborhood Associations
• Schools
• Church Groups
• Senior Citizens
• Youth Groups
• Scouts
• Businesses
• Families
• Civic Groups

2. What can be adopted?

A neighborhood can be a street and/or its surrounding streets or an entire neighborhood. Even removing litter from maintained City right-of-ways can be adopted areas.

3. What are volunteers responsible for?

• A minimum of four cleanups per year
• Adequate adult supervision for youth under the age of 18 years

It is recommended that long sleeves, long pants, sturdy shoes, and gloves be used and a First Aid Kit is on hand and available the day of the cleanup.

4. How do you adopt a neighborhood?

1. At least one week prior to any scheduled clean-up, return the application and release form via mail or fax
2. The City will process your forms and contact you at the phone number(s) you provided

• Application and Release form (PDF)