The Full StorY OF

Make HEBER SPRINGS BEAUTiFUL AGAIN

The Make Heber Springs Beautiful Again Commission (MHSBA) was founded to tackle a growing problem: the visible and cultural decline of our beloved downtown district. Once the vibrant center of community life, downtown Heber Springs has suffered from neglect, disinvestment, and a lack of unified support.

It is up to us. The Citizens.

To determine what the future of downtown Heber Springs will look like.

OUR Mission

With the city quietly defunding previous downtown revitalization programs, MHSBA emerged as an independent, nonprofit, volunteer-lead movement to restore, protect, and reimagine our downtown — not through politics or bureaucracy, but through people who care and are willing to make a change through small acts of kindness.

Vision

1. Beautification & Restoration (Long Term)

Repair sidewalks, signage, and storefronts
Increase pedestrian signage & crosswalk safety measures.
Lead mural painting, window washing, and lawn, and other maintenance volunteer work.
Organize monthly cleanup days for trash, overgrowth, and maintenance.

2. Reviving Community Life

Host family-friendly events and festivals to draw locals and visitors downtown
Offer business-friendly booths and live entertainment opportunities
Encourage year-round activity with seasonal and cultural celebrations

3. (GOVERNMENT-FREE) CREATE A Independent Local Business Support & MARKETING NETWORK

Launch an interactive downtown map and event calendar
Host monthly meetings with downtown business owners to understand community needs, and celebrate / support business owners that deserve a voice.
Build an ad-free community platform to connect citizens without relying on Facebook
Promote businesses via KFFB, The Lake, and our own outreach channels

4. Volunteer Action Network (Recruiting Volunteers Now!)

Mobilize residents for hands-on work: painting, trash cleanup, window washing, and more!
Invite civic groups, youth, and retirees to contribute time and pride
Highlight and celebrate the contributions of everyday citizens
Accept recurring donations and one-time gifts via MHSBA.org to fund our efforts to revitalize downtown and achieve our long term goals.
Sell merchandise (shirts, stickers, yard signs) to support projects and raise visibility for our historical downtown.
Partner with local businesses to sponsor initiatives and co-brand efforts

What Makes MHSBA Different

Independent & Transparent – We’re not city-run or politically driven. Every dollar supports real, visible impact.

Action-Focused – No red tape. Just results. Volunteers get to work and make things happen.

Locally Rooted – This is about Heber Springs by Heber Springs, not distant agencies.

Culturally Driven – We’re restoring not just infrastructure, but our shared local pride.

🔧 What’s Coming Next

📍 Website & Community Hub: MHSBA.org
🗓️ Events Calendar & Volunteer Schedule
🗺️ Interactive Downtown Map & Local Business Listings
🎨 First Murals and Storefront Restoration Projects
📢 Advertising on 101.9 The Lake our LOCAL radio station.
👕 Merchandise Launch to raise funds and spirit

How You Can Help?

✅ Donate: Support us at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/make-heber-springs-beautiful-again— 100% of your gift stays local & receive a tax receipt from us through Zeffy!

✅ Volunteer: Roll up your sleeves and join us in making a visible difference

✅ Spread the Word: Share, post, and tell your neighbors, shop or tour downtown, bring friends!

✅ Shop Local & Wear the Cause: Represent Heber with MHSBA shirts, signs, and stickers. Member businesses participating get a window sticker representing their membership to our downtown support project!

This is our town. Our history. Our future.

Let’s take pride in it again.

Let’s make it beautiful again.

Want to support our cause or get involved in volunteer activities?

Visit Our Support Page:

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