We are the neighborhood association of the historic Hillside neighborhood, where the former Helen Hunt Elementary School was built in 1902! We boast a variety of home styles, a mixture of locally-owned and neighborhood businesses, the 190 acre Memorial Park complex & Prospect Lake, and some of the most amazing views of Pikes Peak in the city. Our neighbors are amazing too -- we are the Hillside Heartbeat -- and together we are strengthening our community connections and identifying opportunities to make our community continue to thrive.
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What we Do
Helpful information we have collected at our meetings.
HAT's 2024 year-in-review and Holiday Gathering was held at the beach house at Prospect Lake.
We held our inaugural fundraiser "Brunch at the Gardens" on June 22 at Hillside Gardens.
The re-grand opening of the Leon Young Pavilion was held in late 2023. Two neighborhood teens and a host of other community members worked several years to advocate for its renovation/restoration.
Our Accomplishments
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Worked with the Parks Department for Leon Young Pavilion restoration and educational signs.
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Summer youth job corps program for Hillside youth.
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Voiced our concerns and gave input to the Parks Department to get much needed improvements for safety in Memorial Park
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Directed donations to Hillside nonprofits.
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Connect Hillside residents to city officials at monthly public meetings in Hillside.
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Built informational kiosk and Little Library at the old Helen Hunt School.
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Helped restore playground at Helen Hunt school.
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Help with Trunk or Treat and Backpack Bashes at Hillside Community Center.
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Sharing info with the neighborhood through social media.
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Throw neighborhood block parties.
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Neighborhood cleanups.
GoCOS
https://coloradosprings.gov/gocos
To report issues to the city, such as potholes, downed trees, etc. as well as ask questions, contact city departments, and report other concerns.
Also available as an app in the app store.
Women Partnering
https://www.womenpartnering.org/
Women Partnering is a network of women from diverse backgrounds who respond to the unmet needs of financially vulnerable women and children in the Colorado Springs area. This network works with others to provide services to those financially vulnerable women and children, raise awareness of their plight and, where appropriate and subject to applicable IRS limits, advocate policy change on their behalf.
Colorado Springs Fire Department
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