The Upper West Side Coalition of Block Associations & Community Groups was formed in 2021 when a dozen block associations came together to create an umbrella organization to help community groups form and thrive. Block Associations and community groups unite neighbors to beautify our blocks, solve local issues and support programs like composting and recycling. We recognize that we all benefit from diverse and inclusive neighborhoods and we are committed to creating an open and welcoming environment for all members of the community. The more we connect with each other, the stronger we will be.
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"Well organized block associations, like so many on the West Side, enhance their neighborhood's sense of community engagement. The community board is indebted to them for bringing issues to our attention, providing support on constituent services, and getting the word out on so many issues, large and small."
Beverly Donohue, Chair, Community Board 7
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UWS Coalition Welcomes New Members
The UWS Coalition welcomed four new members in July. “We are honored that these community organizations have chosen to align with the Coalition’s mission to promote the common good and general welfare of the Upper West Side community,” said Coalition President Steve Anderson.
Bloomingdale School of Music, a nonprofit organization offering music education to all ages and levels located at 323 West 108th Street
Friends of Verdi Square, a volunteer organization dedicated to the beautification and preservation of Verdi Square Park at West 72nd Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Association, a volunteer Riverside Park User Group dedicated to preserving the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument at 89th Street, honoring those who have served our nation
Symphony Space, a performing arts center offering programs in theatre, film, literature, music, dance and family entertainment on Broadway at 95th Street
For a complete list of member organizations, click on Who We Are in the menu bar above.
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