Our Mission
Grow Nauvoo is a registered non-profit; our goals include:
- Support economic growth, development, and quality of life within the local area of Nauvoo, Illinois.
- Enhance local parks, art, and recreational opportunities.
- Beautify the local streets, sidewalks, and buildings.
- Support local municipalities and other taxing entities with infrastructure improvement.
- Support local businesses and encourage new business development.
- Improve and increase available housing to attract permanent residents.
Our Teams
Beautification & Infrastructure
Focus on projects that improve the beauty and infrastructure of the Nauvoo community, making Nauvoo a more desirable place to live, work, and visit.
- Spring and Fall Mulholland Clean-up
- Mulholland Pedestrian Safety
- Flower Projects
Parks & Recreation
Help visitors and residents alike enjoy access to the Mississippi River as well as an abundance of parks, trails, and recreation facilities that allow them to be active, observe nature, and spend quality time with family and friends.
- Tree City USA Designation
- Annual Picnic in the Park
- Park District Splash Pad
Business Development
Help Nauvoo develop a diversified economy that provides well-paying jobs for residents year-round and includes a variety of light industry, retail, and dining businesses.
- New business guidebook and local mentorship
- Made-in-Nauvoo branding
- Help businesses in historic buildings emphasise their history
Housing
Assist Nauvoo in development a variety of very high-quality housing that fits the needs of both current and potential residents of all ages, incomes, and family compositions.
- IHDA Housing Survey
- Blighted Property Clean-up
- Investigate Senior Housing
Join Our Effort
Your support is crucial to our success. Whether you donate your time or resources, you are helping to plant the seeds for a brighter future. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us grow our impact.
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Old Nauvoo Root Beer
Help support our projects by purchasing our cold and refreshing Old Nauvoo Root Beer at participating Nauvoo retailers including: Annie's Custard, eBorn Books, Fudge Factory, Nauvoo Emporium, and The Red Front. A percentage of every Old Nauvoo Root Beer purchase is donated to the Grow Nauvoo nonprofit.