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Value Statement

Active, engaged and growing communities

 We appreciate being part of an engaged community that actively brings events and activities that help attract people, drive growth and provide opportunities for everyone. 

Here’s what we heard in survey responses:
  • “I appreciate how everyone is closer than in a bigger city, and our students are more friendly and we all know each other.  The big events like homecoming, the Memorial Day service, and the Scarecrow Festival involve everyone and are just nice to be at.  It’s also easy to be involved in the community.”
  • “I think continuing to offer activities many normally might go out of town for is awesome, such as Hometown Christmas, 4th of July, etc. Doing things to continue supporting and promoting the businesses and restaurants also keeps people in town, which is great.”
  • “I would love to see our community grow! New pool, new parts to the school, new athletic facility, new families coming to join our town!”
  • “I love the way the community comes together. We have several wonderful events currently, such as Hometown Christmas, Scarecrow Festival, 4th of July, just to name a few.”
  • “I love the small town sense of community during events.”
  • “I’d like to see continued growth in people and businesses, community events to be better attended and to see volunteerism be the new pandemic in our community!!”
  • “I want to see a growing community with more opportunities for residents of all ages. Build a culture of celebrating positive news and encouraging success of businesses, students and more.”
  • “I love how community members are always there for one another. We have a ‘think outside of the box’ attitude that helps everyone to thrive.”
  • “Growth. I feel like we've got a lot of people that want this, but might not know where to start or how to help. Myself included.”
  • “I’d like to see continuation of and strong support for our events and holiday rituals to come together as a community.”
  • “I hope more people will get involved in all aspects: government, social clubs, church, development. It seems like the same handful of people are keeping things going.”
  • “Continue building fun traditions that our families and kids can enjoy.”
  • “So many people come together to work to keep our community a great place to live and work.”
Ideas we've heard:
  • More community events
  • More summer activities for kids
  • Better communication to all residents about activities and events, positive news
  • New athletic facilities - gym, track
  • Assisted living center
  • More organizations
  • Community marquee/signage coming into town
  • Build a community center
  • Welcome new families
  • Addition to library
  • Longer hours for events and activities
  • More activities in Westfield
  • Paved parking at golf course
  • Develop and implement a strategic plan for the community
  • Increase housing options
  • More community education and adult education programs
  • Improve and add facilities – add on to library, build skatepark, community center
  • Improve athletic facilities like youth fields, a soccer field, paved track for students and community


Do you have ideas for building a more active, engaged and growing community?  Share them by emailing StrongerTogetherHS@gmail.com or join us at Community Summit  at 5pm on Sunday, March 26, at Akron Golf Club.
Stronger Together: Akron and Westfield Heart & Soul
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