Connect Longview

The City of Longview's Connect Longview program seeks to improve neighborhoods by matching local volunteers with homeowners who need assistance. Volunteers help homeowners who have property issues but are unable to correct them due to physical or financial hardship. Tools, equipment and supplies must be provided by the volunteer organization. 

About Our Projects

Projects (Needs) are categorized as BASIC, INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED. Most projects fall into more than one category. Ideally, groups will adopt an entire project, but if resources are not available, they may elect to do only some of the work and that which aligns with their skill and resource level.

BASIC: Projects designated as BASIC are ideal for unskilled volunteer groups and families.

• Yard work such as mowing, weed eating, trimming overgrown vegetation, cleaning gutters
• Picking up junk and litter and placing it at the curb for bulky pickup
• General landscaping help and cleaning up flower beds. 

INTERMEDIATE: Projects designated as INTERMEDIATE are ideal for semi-skilled adult groups.

• Non-permitted handyman/carpentry work such as repairs to siding/soffit/fascia
• Utilizing power washing equipment to clean exterior brick or siding
• Painting the exterior or interior of homes 
• Minor interior repair
• Demolishing and removing accessory structures such as sheds or ramps
• Making repairs to accessory structures
• Installing French drains or providing other drainage solutions
• Utilizing heavy yard equipment such as chain saws or brush hogs

ADVANCED: Projects designated as ADVANCED will require registering as a contractor and meeting City permitting requirements. Fees will be waived.

• Roofing
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• HVAC
• Tearing out and replacement of porches, ramps etc.