our organization - wnca

our civic association sustains what is best about our community now and ensures that we accomplish our future goals.

Wissahickon Neighbors Civic Association has targeted some community issues such as development planning, traffic and parking and the democratic process in our community.

Improving the quality of life in our community for all residents and businesses is our objective. Rather than feeling isolated and powerless, citizens join together in our civic association to leverage solutions to community problems.

With over a thirty-year history of community involvement, WNCA is equipped as a "full service" civic association. From zoning variances to dog poop, from basketball leagues to noisy neighbors and from street trees to hate crimes . . . our experience and perseverance make a difference.

We link a variety of governmental and private service providers to local needs. We also link neighbors and neighborhoods together. These connections help get things done sooner, better and with more consistency.

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boundaries

Wissahickon Neighbors Civic Association serves the community bounded on the south by Main Street & the Schuylkill River; on the west by Shurs Lane & Walnut Lane; on the north by Henry Avenue, and on the east by Hermit Street and Ridge Avenue to the Wissahickon Creek. Refer to an area map showing our boundaries.

constituency

All area residents and businesses are welcome and encouraged to participate in our civic association.

nonprofit status

Founded in 1967, Wissahickon Neighbors Civic Association is registered with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a domestic nonprofit corporation. The Association is registered with the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

meetings

General membership meetings are held the first Monday of every month throughout the year at Pilgrim Church, 7:30 P. M. The church is located at the corner of Terrace Street & Dawson Street one block off Ridge Avenue. The parking lot entrance to the building is wheelchair accessible. Refreshments are served and meetings are smoke-free.

membership

Individual and Business memberships are available. Yearly membership dues are five dollars for individuals (three dollars for Senior Citizens) and twenty-five dollars for businesses. Memberships include a subscription to our printed newsletter, Neighbors News. Members must have paid their dues at least thirty days before voting in any proceedings of the Association.

governance

The Association's administrative power is vested in the Executive Board. That group of officers acts for — and with the advice and consent of — the general membership of the Association. The Association's Bylaws codify the rules by which the Association conducts its affairs. Refer to the WNCA Bylaws.