Groups Around Great Falls Take Part In Make A Difference Day

Oct 23, 2010 6:33 PM by Alex Grubb (KRTV)

People across the country and right here in Great Falls were trying to help out their community Saturday.

As part of Make a Difference Day, different groups from around the Electric City teamed up to plant trees.

Thirty-five trees were planted to beautify the neighborhood in the 1700 block of 20th Avenue South.

Organizers say trees help improve property values and make the neighborhood more appealing.

Ten homes along the street were part of NeighborWorks Self Help Home program, where families commit to helping each other build their homes.

"I think it's important to make a difference, to give back to your community and do something good for someone who really deserves it like these homeowners," said Kindra Martin a NeighborWorks VISTA Volunteer

Volunteers planted Linden trees and Norway Maples which both grow into good shade trees.

The Mission of NeighborWorks
Great Falls is to encourage pride,
develop confidence,
promote self-reliance,
provide affordable housing
and
revitalize targeted neighborhoods
and communities through
a partnership of residents
acting in concert with
financial institutions,
business community,
governmental and
nonprofit organizations.