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Newsflash involving WHCA board

The Board’s outstanding work in Walnut Hill has been recognized by the Wachovia Regional Foundation, which has invited our attendance at NeighborWorks America’s Community Leadership Institute conference from October 21 to 24 inLouisville, Kentucky.  Information about the conference
http://www.nw.org/network/training/specialized2/cli.asp is available. The conference will have a number of workshops to help community members develop their leadership, communicate with the media, increase community organizing effectiveness, etc.  All expenses for the conference have been kindly provided by the Wachovia Regional Foundation.

WHCA plans to send a 4 person team to Louisville, KY. Information about the conference and WHCA attendees will be posted on this page as information becomes available.

June 1, 2010 UPDATE ON WEST PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL AND THE PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT RENAISSANCE SCHOOLS INITIATIVE
Walnut Hill Community Association has signed onto a letter of concern to the School Reform Commission regarding West Philadelphia High School. WHCA learned that the SRC delayed a vote Wednesday that would have matched West Philadelphia High School with Johns Hopkins/Diplomas NowRenaissance School. Information regarding the SRC vote delay can be found at http://www.thenotebook.org/blog/102566/behind-west-philly-delay. Letter of concern to the SRC can be found in the West Philadelphia High School page on this website.

UPDATE ON COMMUNITY SAFETY
Multiple meetings have been held to address community safety concerns that stemmed from a shooting at 4600 block of Walnut Street on May 4th.  Please go to the ”Community Safety” page for more information including upcoming meetings.

Welcome to Walnut Hill

Walnut Hill Community Association (WHCA) serves the neighborhood of Walnut Hill. The boundaries for the Walnut Hill neighborhood are Market Street on the North, 45th Street on the East, Spruce Street on the South and 52nd Street on the West.

WHCA was founded in 1961 by a group of neighbors, led by Charles Campbell Sr., who were concerned about the deterioration of their neighborhood. WHCA continues to be a neighborhood group run by residents who are dedicated to their community revitalization. The Executive Committee of WHCA actively promotes the neighborhood and encourages residents to participate in community events and determine neighborhood improvement priorities. WHCA continues to strive and work for the betterment of the community and its residents. We welcome your input, energy and participation.

To join Walnut Hill Community Association, download and fill out the membership application form.