The best way to maintain and improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods is to build community. To support the efforts of the Property Code Enforcement Inspectors and the Litter Crew, the Partnering with Communities initiative offers community building through proactive property code education, volunteer neighborhood group formation, condo/HOA leadership development, leadership training, volunteer recruitment, action plan development and resource identification. Contact the Neighborhood Coordinator at 703-792-7018 or write nsd@pwcgov.org.

Partnering with Communities offers static and dynamic education. To help neighborhood leaders understand and resolve community concerns, the Neighborhood Leaders Group learns about codes, shares successful strategies and provides input to County staff on neighborhood issues. Monthly training and Q&A sessions are held; most are free or low cost. The Neighborhood News features issues affecting neighborhoods. Individuals and common interest communities may subscribe to the newsletter through eNotifications. Homeowner and condominium associations, as well as voluntary neighborhood groups and civic associations can post contact information to the "Homeowner and Neighborhood Group" database by e-mailing nsd@pwcgov.org. Publications and fliers on various neighborhood issues are available for use by neighborhood groups.