GBF 2024 projects and initiatives made
possible by Annual Fund donors:

• Multiple Community Cleanup Days

• Established a Yard of the Month Program

• Removed storm debris across the neighborhood

• Removed over 20 abandoned vehicles across the neighborhood

• Installation of new playground equipment at Laurel Street Park

• Installation of Keith Haring Fitness Court at Belhaven Heights Park

• Replacement of lighting at Belhaven Park

• Restored historic  street marker pillar at Linden St.

• Restored broken Historic Marker at Peachtree St.

• Provided resources and education to residents about city ordinances and code 

• Held a Legislative breakfast for residents to meet and share concerns with their elected officials

• Established a Belhaven Business Coalition

• Invested  in our communications efforts including updated branding, website design, social media and hard copy newsletters

• Facilitated over 10 free, community events including Bright Lights, Belhaven Art Series, and the Belhaven Hills Classic 

• Protected Riverside Dr. medians from football traffic

• Applied for over $800,000 in private and federal grants

• Facilitated the development of a traffic calming master plan and worked closely with the city to re-establish the Traffic Calming Committee

• Vacuumed over 20 storm water drains

• Paid regular maintenance for Riverside Dr. and Fortification St.

• Installed and maintained landscaping at Greymont St., Peachtree St. and Jefferson St.

• Contracted with Security Support Services to conduct a security audit across the entire GBF footprint.