Our Ongoing Activities

Neighborhood Clean-Up: Part of helping to deter crime is to have a neighborhood that does not look run down, neglected or as if no one cares about what happens in the area. That is why once a month we have a volunteer "clean up" in one of the sections of our neighborhood. Find more information and schedule about these vital clean up events here.

Community Walks: We have scheduled Community Walks and Neighbor Get-Togethers in various sections of our neighborhood to help provide a better awareness of what goes on in our area, who we are, and it helps to build a stronger sense of community.  Send an E-mail to gainwalks@gmail.com if you would like to walk with us or would like more information about the walks. More Information

Block Watch We foster the growth of Block Watch groups in our area. Our goal is to have block watch groups for every block in our neighborhood. To that end we provide support, information and assistance to set up a Block Watch group for anyone that is interested, or you can click here: How to start a Block Watch.
To order block watch signs for your neighborhood, contact Omega Graphics & Signs, 4321 Leary Way NW, 206-789-5480, Walldogs.com

Newsletter We publish a monthly newsletter to provide information about recent activities and items of interest for the area. Due to the new format being used the newsletter will no longer be available for download or in archives, instead a new web page containing the current monthly content will be added each month.

See also our Simple Steps for quick things YOU can do!
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Graffiti Finiti: We organize graffiti painting events as needed to keep our neighborhood looking cared for and great (click to see pictures). It is quick and easy to participate, just send us an email if you want to paint out with us. Send an e-mail to gaingroup@gmail.com if you notice graffiti in our area describing the location and type. More Information

Workshops We host workshops with guest speakers from a variety of sources.
In addition to our routinely scheduled activities we organize periodic workshops on issues you identify such as drug houses, "nuisance" properties, and working with other city departments. More Information and workshop notes

Other Activities

Anti Litter Signs Working with SDOT, Gain has been able to help with the creation of three new anti litter signs created in cooperation with the Greenwood Boys and Girls Club. They are posted along the fencing of the Greenwood Boys and Girls Club property. Check them out here!

 Merchant's Trespass Project: we have worked to have all of Greenwood area merchants sign a criminal trespass agreement which will enable the police to move illegal activities out of our area. See this Seattle PI article March 2005 for more information. GREAT JOB--one GAIN member has delivered over 60 letters to Greenwood Merchants! For trespass signs click here.

Support For Local Programs and Services
GAIN is working to create connections between all community members by encouraging support and volunteerism with our several local programs for youth and seniors. If you are interested in volunteer work please e-mail us or contact a program that fits with your goals:

* Boys and Girls Club needs committed adults for three month stints to tutor youth at the Club during the school year; they also need help with their recreational program as well as opportunities for support/clerical work. Call (206) 784-5396.
* Greenwood Drill Team
* Greenwood Senior Center (206) 297-0875.