Community Partnership
We live in a community. We invite you as a neighborhood association, local business, community group, or non-profit organization to join us in solving the problems of our community. If you can see a way to contribute to making our community a better place, let us know. Propose a project. Suggest a way you might work in partnership to improve the quality of life in Santa Rosa, for the residents of Santa Rosa. We'll route your suggestion to the appropriate City Department, evaluate the feasibility of your proposal and let you know what we can do.
- If you're a business, considering Adopting-A-Greenspace or working with other businesses to remove graffiti on your buidling, we want to hear from you.
- If you're a Neighborhood Association, why not adopt a park in your neighborhood?
- Want to hold a block party in your neighborhood? We can help. We are here to empower a connected and involved comunity.
- Help us leverage your tax dolar and join together in partnership wih your city.
Click here for a Propose a Project Form
Steps to Getting Involved
Step 1: Identify suitable projects: What are the needs of your community? What outcomes do you want to achieve? What is the most appropriate partnership model?
Step 2: Find suitable partners: What issues appeal to which businesses and why? What networks are available for contacts and introductions? What networks and volunteering bodies can help?
Step 3: Prepare the program or event: Have you got all the information you need for preparing a detailed project plan? Have you prepared materials to promote your organization and partnership idea? Have you identified what training, venue, resources and euqipment are involved?
Step 4: Ensure success: Are your internal policies and procedures up to date? Are there any checks required, e.g. backgroud, liability insurance, risk management, consent forms, photo release, permits? If you partnership involves an activity or event, what needs to happen on the day for the project to be successful?
Step 5: Share Feedback: Are there any reporting requirements? How will you collect feedback from participants, volunteers, your business partner? How can you thank the participants, volunteers, your buisness partner? Is there a need for debriefing?
Research, Plan, Act
The Benefits for Business
- Recognition and favorable reputation in the community
- Increased employee morale, motivation and initiative
- Increased employee loyalty
- Improved teamwork, workplace relationships and networking
- Employee skills development
- New business opportunities
- Positive relationships with consumers and the community
Make a Donation
One way to partner with the City is to make a donation to support one of the Recreation and Parks programs. Click below for more information.