The Thrush Avenue Neighborhood Association was started in 2025 to help build community within the neighborhood and connect the street with available resources.
This year we have been awarded a mini-grant that will provide our community with lawn care items. The goal is to help beautiful the block, including abandoned properties. We have garden boxes and plants available and will assist those who want to create backyard gardens, as the price of food continues to rise.
We also continue to make connections between our neighbors, especially the children. When our children know each other, they will learn to feel safe and connected in community.
If you would like to participate, reach out to us through our email [email protected]
or call Abigail Larrison, 800 W. Thrush Ave - (309) 214-6388
This year we have been awarded a mini-grant that will provide our community with lawn care items. The goal is to help beautiful the block, including abandoned properties. We have garden boxes and plants available and will assist those who want to create backyard gardens, as the price of food continues to rise.
We also continue to make connections between our neighbors, especially the children. When our children know each other, they will learn to feel safe and connected in community.
If you would like to participate, reach out to us through our email [email protected]
or call Abigail Larrison, 800 W. Thrush Ave - (309) 214-6388
Neighborhood Association Meetings: |
April 9th 12-2PM
Location: 800 West Thrush Ave July 4th 12-2PM Location: 800 West Thrush Ave October 31 12-2PM Location: 800 West Thrush Ave Contact: Abigail (309) 214-6388 |
News and Updates
Fall Break Fun
The Neighborhood Association will hosted its final meeting of the year and celebrated with neighbors with a BBQ on the final day of the district 150 Fall Break. We also hosted activities at the Art Garage for kids all week. Probably my favorite was Painting Pumpkins!!!
We still have garden boxes, so anyone who wants one please reach out to Abigail: (309) 214-6388
We still have garden boxes, so anyone who wants one please reach out to Abigail: (309) 214-6388
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Back to School BBQ
The Neighborhood Association invites all our friends and neighbors to join us for a Back to School BBQ.
Burgers, Hot Dogs, Baked Beans, and Ice Cream. We will be giving out school supplies and making yard signs and decorations to help beautify our neighborhood.
Join us from 12 to 2PM on Monday, July 28.
Remember to always
Love Your Neighborhood!
The FOURTH OF JULY MEETING AND BBQ was a great success.
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Our second official association meeting was held at 800 W. Thrush to connect and share some BBQ for the 4th of July.
Eating double cheeseburgers with our younger neighbors, and our Thrush Ave Lawn Crew, the day was one of connection and community. Some of us tie dyed shirts and some of us simply chatted about how we will make this neighborhood great. We all agree, to connect with our vulnerable youth is a primary goal. Together we will create the atmosphere of loving connection. If you missed us, don't be shy, come by 800 W. Thrush, or give us a call any time. Abigail (309) 214-6388 Continue to keep your eye out for our green signs to keep up to date on our activities. Or even volunteer to put one in your yard. Love thy Neighborhood! 
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Citywide Cleanup
This Saturday, July 12th, there will be a Citywide Clean-up. Hosted by the Department of Community Development, there will be snacks, and community connection.
Join us from 9-11AM at the McClure Library. 315 W. McClure Ave.
Join us from 9-11AM at the McClure Library. 315 W. McClure Ave.
Lawn Crew Notes - Love Thy Neighborhood
The Neighborhood Association has now created two Lawn Crews. We have received moneys for mowers, trimmers, and lawn care equiptment. Currently we have purchased 2 trimmers and 3 mowers and have 6 teenage youth who will mow your lawn for a small fee of 20$. If you are in financial distress, please contact us, or let the crew know, and we can take care of you.
Be on the look out for them every Monday and Thursday.
Keep your eyes out for their one of a kind T-shirt designs. They may even have a tie-dyed one!
 Lawn Crew 1 with their mentor Kev. First day they started by putting together the lawn mower.
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Many of our lawn are courtesy lawns. This neighbor had her mower break, and physical limitations stopped her from being able to mow. Our crew took action and cleaned up the yard for free <3. Now that's being a good neighbor.
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