GAIN
is a group of active neighbors working together to enhance
community and decrease crime in the area around the Aurora
Corridor north of Woodland Park, south of 95th.
GAIN’s vision
is to bring permanent changes resulting in a safe and
involved neighborhood.
We are a grass roots effort, all volunteer with the belief
that we can do something to better our community. Our first
'real' meeting, August 2005, included 12 block captains and
neighbors. During October of 2005 we held our first
public safety forum with over 400 people in attendance
including members from the police department, the mayor's
office, and the city council.
Since that time we have continued to grow. We are involved
in advocacy with the city regarding the issues relating to
crime and public safety. We are also involved in community
building activities because we feel this is an essential
element of crime prevention. Please join us in our efforts.
We are not alone in our efforts,
click here to see other
groups.
In November 2006 we received this letter from Captain
Washburn of the Seattle Police Department:
"Congratulations
for all your hard work making your neighborhood safer.
Yesterday I was presented with our most recent statistics
on narcotics throughout the city which includes a breakdown
of the top 10 police beats for narcotics activity in the
city. The Nora-4 beat, which includes Aurora Avenue,
Greenwood Avenue and Stone Way from 85th to Northgate Way,
has consistently been included in the 10 worst narcotics
areas; however, it is no longer on the list.
Please pass on my sincere appreciation to all the members
of GAIN. Despite the fact that the Seattle Police
Department has worked extensively on this problem, I know
that this milestone would not have been reached this soon,
and perhaps not at all without our strong partnership with
GAIN. Your coordinated efforts with safety walks,
public awareness, lighting, pay phones and
information-sharing with law enforcement has really
paid off."
Captain Mike Washburn
Seattle Police Department
North Precinct Commander
