3/17 Vision Zero Conference
3/18 The Igloo's 5th Birthday, 12-4p
3/21 Zoning Community Meeting
3/22 Police Community Meeting PSA-1
3/31 Deluxe Hair Salon Cheers to 10 Years! (open house, 2-4p)
4/7 Philly Spring Cleanup
4/21 Spring Tree 2018 Planting Day
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We kicked off our first General Meeting of 2018 by going through out priorities for 2018.
Through community feedback, reflection on
2017, and some intense workshopping at our Board Retreat, these goals
for 2018 will be an easier way to keep track of what we're doing and
measure the impact.
So how do we accomplish the goals? Well as a completely
volunteer organization, we've turned these goals over to you, our
neighbors, and our committees with the intention to have programs and
projects they work on in 2018 keep focused on the five aspirations
listed below.
How can you get involved? Does one of these priorities
really speak to you? Do you have a neighborhood project, event, or
program that you'd want to lead or jumpstart with the help of SOSNA's
resources and network? Want to hear what projects or programs each of
our Committees are already working on? Reach out to us today!
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SAFETY
The SOSNA Safety Committee works to improve safety and the quality of life within the Southwest Center City neighborhood.
Next Community Meeting: Thursday, March 15 at 7:30pm at 1901 Christian
Read past minutes here.
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Police Community Meeting for PSA-1
Thursday, March 22nd, 7:00-8:00pm
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Our next Police Community Meeting for PSA-1, on Thursday, March 22nd at 7pm. This is an opportunity to speak face-to-face with officers from the 17th Police District and raise concerns about neighborhood safety.
Police Community Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of every month at 7p at SOSNA's Office, 1901 Christian Street.
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LIGHTS ON SOUTHWEST CENTER CITY
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SOSNA's
Safety Committee distributed a survey late last year in an effort
to gather community input with regards to lighting in our neighborhood.
With over 400 responses, this survey aimed inform the Safety Committee
about lighting habits in the neighborhood and how we can work to make
our streets safer and brighter!
We are currently in the process of breaking down all the survey data.
Using data visualization, the survey data will map out the darkest and
brightest areas of the neighborhood to share with community partners and
begin to seek funding for more lighting capital in the areas
identified.
If you have experience in heat maps (or similar data visualizations) and have an hour or two to volunteer with us, send nicoleatsosna@gmail.com. |
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PROJECT GOALS:
- Create safe pathways to two neighborhood elementary schools, Chester A. Arthur and E.M. Stanton Elementary Schools
- Foster a safer and more pleasant pedestrian environment
- Implement innovative traffic calming improvements to increase safety for residents and students
PROJECT DETAILS:
The SOSNA Safety sub-committee is exploring the installation of:
- Bulb-outs
- Enhanced Streetscape:
-Improved Crosswalks
-Brighter Lighting
-Planters
JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT MEETING TO HELP PLAN THE PROJECT:
THURSDAY, MARCH 15TH, 7:30PM, SOSNA's Office, 1901 CHRISTIAN ST.
MORE INFO: SOSNASAFETYCOMMITTEE@GMAIL.COM
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CLEAN & GREEN
We focus on key areas important to creating and maintaining a pleasant, clean, and quality neighborhood.
Next Community Meeting: Tuesday, March 20th at 7:00 PM
Read past minutes here.
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CLEAN BLOCK REP INFO SESSION
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As
part of SOSNA's Clean & Green Committee's core programming, Clean
Block Representatives provide resources and support for their neighbors
to:
(1) Target the drivers of litter;
(2) Beautify the neighborhood;
(3) Maximize community partnerships and
(4) Promote community green space
The 2018 Clean Block Rep information sessions are intended to recruit
those neighbors already doing the work to reduce neighborhood litter and
provide them the organizational support they need to address the
drivers of litter on their own blocks in partnership with their
neighbors.
Our next Information Session and Training is on Wednesday, May 9th.
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SOSNA Green will be planting 10 street trees in the neighborhood in honor of Earth Day this year!
Please
help us green the neighborhorhood and invite friends! We will have a
complement of tools at The SOSNA Office, but please bring any of the
following that you might have: Spade, coarse broom, reusable water
bottle and your enthusiasm for greening our neighborhood!
We'll meet at the SOSNA office at 9:00 a.m. to fill out some waivers, distribute tools and assign teams before setting forth!
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PHS RAIN CHECK WORKSHOP, APRIL 23
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SOSNA
is hosting a Rain Check workshop. Come to this workshop to learn how
you can get a free rain barrel from Philadelphia Water! Reduced pricing
for downspout planters, rain gardens, depaving, and permeable pavers
will also be offered.
Monday, April 23 at 7:00p
SOSNA Office, 1901 Christian Street, 19146
Rain Check helps residents pay for special landscaping tools that improve the environment and beautify their homes.
Be part of the solution.
Homeowners can help protect Philadelphia's creeks and rivers while
beautifying their properties. Installing green stormwater infrastructure
tools like downspout planters, rain gardens, permeable pavers and rain
barrels reduces pollution that would otherwise end up in our local
waterways.
The Rain Check Program is funded by the Philadelphia Water Department and managed by PHS : Pennsylvania Horticultural Society in partnership with Sustainable Business Network.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH & PARTNERSHIPS (COPS)
To promote
awareness of SOSNA's services and resources within the neighborhood and
to coordinate with local businesses, residents, and other organizations
to find ways to "Give Back".
Next Public Meeting: Thursday, April 5 at 6:30p, SOSNA's Office 1901 Christian
Read past minutes here.
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MICHELLE CUTNER SCHOLARSHIP
FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
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The
Community Outreach and Partnerships Committee of SOSNA is offering
a scholarship opportunity for a high school senior who resides in the
neighborhood (south side of South Street to the north side of Washington
Avenue and the west side of Broad Street to the Schuylkill River) and
plans to attend a 2-year or 4-year college in Fall 2018.
The scholarship application is available at: southofsouth.org/community-impact
Completed applications must be received by Friday, April 20th via email or mail.
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SMALL FRY COOKING PROGRAM -
SPRING 2018 VOULUNTEERS
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The Small Fry cooking
program (for kids and their parents) at the Marian Anderson
Recreational Center has volunteer opportunities to assist with their
Spring 2018 classes, Saturdays 11am to 2pm. No formal cooking skills
are required - you can volunteer for one class, or however many you like
– the class schedule and volunteer signup sheet via the link below.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
We are a group
of volunteers hoping to foster, facilitate and nurture positive and
appropriate economic development within our neighborhood, and support
existing local businesses.
Next Meeting: Thursday, April 12th at 7:00p
Read past minutes here.
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SEEKING VOLUNTEERS: Neighborhood Welcome Packet
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In
an effort to connect to new and existing residents in the neighborhood
to resources, businesses, local nonprofits, and more, our Economic
Development Committee is seeking volunteers to help develop and build a
Neighbor Welcome Packet. Volunteers needed for data gathering, graphic
design, commnications, distribution, and more!
If you have questions or would like to join the working group, email Nolan Tully, EconDev Co-Chair.
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GRAYS FERRY TRIANGLES
We are a group
of volunteers and business owners dedicated to improving the Triangles
Plaza at 23rd and South and all the intersections along Grays Ferry Ave.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 10th at 7:00p, Grace Tavern
Next Triangles Cleanup: Sunday, April 1 at 10:00a
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Mark your calendar - our Triangles family member, The Igloo, is turning 5! Celebrate their birthday on March 18 from 12-4. There will be free servings, face painting, and more!  
We'll also be turning on the Catharine Thorn Fountain at 12:00p - an annual Springtime tradition!
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Chick's is Turning 1!
Chick's is partnering with the Children's
Hospital of Pennsylvania (CHOP) to raise money for pediatric cancer
research on April 22. There will be entertainent and food with portions
of proceeds going to the fundraiser.
Chick's, 1807 Washington Avenue
Sunday, April 22nd
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