At Provo City, we believe in the power of community—and this year’s National Day of Service was a shining example of what happens when we come together for the common good. On Saturday, September 7th, our MyHometown Initiative brought residents, volunteers, and organizations from across the city together to work on projects that beautify our neighborhoods, enhance our sense of camaraderie, and make Provo an even better place to live.
This year, our MyHometown Neighborhoods of Pioneer Park, South Freedom, and Dixon completed four significant projects:
Parkway Trail Cleanup at the Geneva Road Trailhead
Preparation of the Future Alignment of the Parkway Trail on the north side of the Provo River near Macey’s
Partnering with Habitat for Humanity to prepare a home at 255 South 800 West for painting
Installing Handrails and Replacing Sod at a home with a newly constructed handicapped ramp at 853 West 200 South
We were thrilled to have 375 volunteers step forward—plus many more ongoing MyHometown service volunteers—contributing over 584.75 hours of hard work. Their dedication made a tangible difference in our city. Special thanks go out to our project leads: Jeff and Ann Alexander, Greg and Lynnell King, Joyce and Bill Kuttler, Alan and Dahrl Thomson, Alan and Margaret Wilkins, Rick Anderson, Roger and Christine Durst, Gary and Annette Ashton, and Steve and Jane Owen.
I also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our city staff, including James Cornaby, Rhett Courney and his crew, and Thalia Pope, who assisted with tree removal, dumpster provisions, and the tool trailer. Your work ensured that the day ran smoothly—even despite a small run-in with a nest of yellow jackets!
We were especially excited to see such a strong turnout of volunteers from our newest MyHometown Neighborhood in Dixon. It’s encouraging to watch our initiative continue to grow, as neighbors, local churches, non-profits, and businesses come together to make a difference.
The MyHometown Initiative is all about building friendships, fostering leadership, and creating lasting improvements in our neighborhoods. We aim to create spaces where families want to invest their time, money, and energy—places where they want to stay and grow. The National Day of Service was a perfect reflection of that mission.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this day of service, for showing once again that Provo’s greatest asset is its people. Together, we are making our neighborhoods stronger, our city more beautiful, and our community more connected. Let's keep this momentum going!
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