City of Columbia

December 2010 Volunteer of the Month Farah Nieuwenhuizen

 The City of Columbia is lucky to have so many dedicated, hardworking staff members, but recognizes that it is the abundance of volunteers that make so many things possible here in Columbia. Our December Volunteer of the Month, Farah Nieuwenhuizen, is the perfect example of a community volunteer who is really making a difference for her community and neighborhood.

Farah has been volunteering for the City of Columbia for six years and has spent countless hours working to improve the safety and image of the Rothwell Heights neighborhood. As President of the Neighborhood Association, for many years Farah has recruited several Rothwell Heights residents and led efforts to clean up litter around the 24 block area once a week. She also organizes volunteers to care for the BAHA’I Faith Adopt-A-Spot Beautification bed located on Broadfield near HyVee.

Whether serving her neighborhood or planting flowers at the Adopt-A-Spot Farah enjoys volunteering for the city because she can see the results immediately and it brings people together for a cause. “I love to see that the streets are cleaned and that people are happy with our neighborhood. When we all get together to volunteer it unifies the neighborhood and volunteers,” Farah says.

Submitted by volunteer Brittany Perrin