Ronald Reagan

“ They are using some of the most powerful sources of America's greatness-our volunteer spirit, our spiritual strength, the love and caring of our families, our hard work and determination, our civic energy-to create opportunities and bring renewed inspiration and hope. ”

“ The motto E pluribus unum, or "Out of many, one," is an appropriate description of our myriad neighborhoods and their residents. We all love and cherish this blessed land of liberty; therefore, let us join together as partners and neighbors to enrich it, each other, and every one of our neighborhoods with all of the strengths our many heritages provide us. That is something for us to reflect upon, and observance of National NHS-NeighborWorks Week presents a fine opportunity for reflection and action in our communities. ”

“ Both reflection and action are already taking place around our land in neighborhoods where residents, business owners, concerned citizens, community groups, and government agencies are turning decay and despair into promise and prosperity. ”