Group of people celebrating pride, holding heart-shaped signs and a rainbow-themed sign that says "I love S.E."; some are wearing colorful costumes and accessories, with flags and a sunny sky in the background.

I Heart SE connects neighbors and community partners to contribute to a thriving Southeast Roanoke.

We address community needs by counteracting stigma and underinvestment in SE neighborhoods through grassroots organizing, creative placemaking, and community engagement.


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Upcoming Events

Events
Out of Office Plawkers: Veterans Day!
Nov 11
Out of Office Plawkers: Veterans Day!

Plawking (picking up litter while walking)—it's good exercise, it's good for the environment, and it's good for bringing neighbors and community partners together to meet, interact, and explore Roanoke neighborhoods by foot! It's FUN, too, and you are invited to come along with us!

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SE Tree Planting at Morningside Park: Volunteers Needed!
Nov 14
SE Tree Planting at Morningside Park: Volunteers Needed!

Can you help us plant trees in SE? Volunteers are needed for Saturday 11/14 starting at 9:30 AM! We will meet at Morningside Park at 9:30am (935 Morgan Ave SE).

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SE Murals Celebration Walk
Nov 15
SE Murals Celebration Walk

Join us in celebrating the completion of two retaining wall murals in Southeast on Elm Ave during a walking social! Meet us at the Jamison Ave basketball courts at 623 Jamison Ave SE at 2PM, where we will walk together to the murals, and hear from the artist, Molly Kernan!  After seeing the murals, we’ll continue our one-mile walk.


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What We Do

  • A group of people dressed in colorful and playful costumes poses in front of a sign that says "I ❤️ SE" at an outdoor festival or event, surrounded by hay bales and pumpkins, with trees and hills in the background.

    Community Engagement

    We organize and promote activities that bring neighbors and community partners together in Southeast Roanoke

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  • Group of diverse people outdoors participating in a community clean-up event, some holding litter pickers and trash bags, smiling and posing for the photo.

    Volunteering in SE

    We organize and share accessible volunteer opportunities to strengthen and beautify Southeast neighborhoods.

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  • Colorful mosaic sign with the words "I LOVE YOU" and a red heart at the center, outdoors under a blue sky with clouds.

    Southeast Amenities

    Check out our growing list of neighborhood assets - parks, services and more!

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I Heart SE Case for Support

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2026-2029 Strategic Priorities

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Group of people standing outdoors around large blue sign spelling 'LOVE' with a red heart as the letter 'O', some people holding smaller red hearts, in a park-like setting during sunset.