NEW information page

MISSION STATEMENT:

NEW is dedicated to enhancing the overall quality of life in Edgefield and Washington Park neighborhood by encouraging a collaborative partnership with local residents, businesses and city administration.

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Who?

The NEW Neighborhood Association is an organization of residents and businesses in the area of Canton known as Edgefield and Washington Park.

 

Why?

Neighborhood associations are formed for a number of reasons:

     To unite a group of people who have concerns about their neighborhood.

     (no one cares more about neighborhoods than the residents themselves).

     To identify issues that affect those in the neighborhood.

     To collaborate with city administration to advocate for change.

     To provide resources to neighborhood residents.

     To create a sense of community.

     To improve and enhance the quality of life in the neighborhood.

     To network and exchange ideas with local businesses.

     To provide an opportunity for people to get involved in the community.

 

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Where?

The boundaries are:

North = 37th street NW

South= 30th street NW

East = Frazer Avenue NW

West = Cleveland Avenue NW

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

     Cost of membership:

$12.00/year==residents patron

$20.00/year==business patron

Your tax-deductible donation will be used to cover the cost of printing, postage, etc.

*********The membership fees are very important!!!  Please send you dues in!!!********

 

Mailing address:

NEW Neighborhood Association

P.O. Box 8123             Canton, OH    44711

 

Email:   CantonNEW@gmail.com

 

President                                          Lynne Hogen*

Vice President                                 Janice Bryan

Secretary                                          Pete Glasser

Treasurer                                        Carol Lutsch

*graduate, Neighborhood Leadership Training.

 

The NEW Neighborhood Association was formed in collaboration with The Start Community Foundation (www.starkcf.org)  which supports various neighborhood groups through programs and financial grants.

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All residents and businesses are encourage to participate!!!

 

A neighborhood Association cannot succeed without people willing to volunteer their time and talent.    

How can you help??