Over the past quarter, West of Washington has focused on listening, relationship-building, and creating opportunities for neighbors to connect. From Dream Team meetings to a well-attended “Warm Hands, Full Heart” gathering, momentum is growing around shared spaces, communication, and upcoming summer initiatives in Meadow Lanes.

This fall in Montello Park included a mix of outreach, community gatherings, and early leadership development. Alongside ongoing door-to-door outreach, neighbors and partners gathered for shared activities, continued building relationships, and began preparing for spring opportunities to connect.

This fall, Eastcore neighbors came together through cleanups, shared meals, and new traditions. Read a brief update on the gatherings and resident-led efforts shaping life in the neighborhood.

Holland’s neighboring movement began nearly twenty years ago through the faithful work of residents, churches, and community leaders who believed in the power of neighbors. Today, 3Sixty carries that legacy forward, connecting people, organizations, and neighborhoods to strengthen our city from the inside out.

This was written by Cara Maat, an Eastcore resident and professor at Hope College teaching a Leadership Capstone.

Meet Jackie Navarette, a member of the Eastcore Neighborhood Advocacy Team.

Better Cities Film Festival featured in the Holland Sentinel

Meet Lori Appeldoorn, a member of the Eastcore Neighborhood Advocacy Team.

Tool Library feature and interview on Wood TV Channel 8 News

Meet the Schenkels, members of the Eastcore Neighborhood Advocacy Team.

Tool Library featured in the Holland Sentinel

Meet Joy Hartman, a member of the Eastcore Neighborhood Advocacy Team.

“Means to an End” feature in the Holland Sentinel

Community Block Park featured in the Holland Sentinel