Our Mission & Purpose

We encourage civic engagement, promote the safety and welfare of our neighbors, provide a public discussion forum, advocate for neighborhood preservation, support and augment the delivery of government services, partner with 19th Police District and city agencies, promote Town Watch programs, i.e. eyes and ears, organize street cleanups and recycling events with the neighborhood Block Captains Association, and promotes dialogue with elected officials. We partner closely with the Fairmount Park Conservancy, Friends of Wynnefield Triangle Park, Mastery Charter Schools, Settlement Music School, and other groups, such as the Mastery Parent Action Team, community gardens, tree tenders, libraries, Wynnefield business corridors and build relationships and partner with local resources and corporate sponsors.

About WCNA

Objectives & Goals

Wynnefield Community Neighborhood Association Inc. also known as “WCNA” is a non-profit 501C(3) and 2021 Registered Community Organization, which began in April 2021. The idea of a “new” community organization in Wynnefield was birthed out of the volunteer work and community service taking place daily which allowed the founder and President, Dee Dukes, to focus on some vital needs of neighbors which were not being met. Unity and Involvement became a “tagline” created by the Vice President, Derrick Howie in 2021 while working together with Dee Dukes as community leaders of the Wynnefield Block Captains Association. Supporting, educating and empowering neighbors to get involved with the Community and neighborhood where they live continues to be an integral part of WCNA’s mission and purpose.

Wynnefield Community Neighborhood Association Inc.’s objectives and goals include encouraging civic engagement by way of public discussion forums intended to listen and hear the voices of the neighbors, advocate and resolve quality of life issues and concerns, strengthen community involvement and participation, handle zoning and land development matters, promote transparency, safety, health and wellness and well-being of our neighbors while preserving the historical nature of the Wynnefield Community.

Our Committees

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Zoning / Land Development

Health & Wellness

Neighborhood Preservation

Membership & Recruiting

Fundraising & Special Events

Political Education

Communications / Public Relations