A Message From the 2012 HMPNA President
Dear Neighbors and Friends, 2011 was a big year for HMP! We had lofty plans and dreamed big! We believed that we could be more and do more despite being a smaller neighborhood. We rolled up our sleeves, worked hard, and reached out beyond our boundaries and across neighborhoods and organizations. And through a lot of planning, determination, and the combined talents of many neighbors, we are bringing numerous positive changes to HMP! Our key priorities for 2011 were to continue holding events that bring neighbors together and build community while also diversifying participation,...
Read MoreSRS Partners with School 60
For two schools within HMP, getting in the holiday spirit meant working together to help more children enjoy the magic of Christmas morning. St. Richard’s School (SRS) and IPS School 60, located across from each other on East 33rd Street, collaborated on a gift drive aimed at delivering presents to some of the neighborhood’s neediest children. “We’re proud to be able to help children and families in our community,” says Abby Williams, Early Childhood and Lower Division Head at St. Richard’s, who also coordinates the school’s HUDDLE student community service group. “Every...
Read MoreGeneral Meeting on January 9
There will be a general HMPNA meeting on Monday, January 9 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in the Fortune Room of Trinity Episcopal Church. Elections for the 2012 board as well as updates about neighborhood projects will be discussed.
Read MoreHMP Pocket Park Meeting
When: Tuesday, November 29, 7:00 to 8:30 PM Where: Trinity Church in the Fortune Room In September, HMP held a community meeting to determine if the neighborhood association was in favor of developing a pocket park within HMP boundaries. Association members voted overwhelmingly in favor of an HMP pocket park! The Pocket Park committee communicated that their next step would be to partner with the KIB and do site visits for each identified potential location to gain their feedback on the pros and cons of each location and get an overall recommendation. The site visits have been completed...
Read MoreTips to Reduce Crime
Several things that HMP residents can do to reduce their chances of being crime victims include these tips from major law enforcement agencies: Light the outside of your home to make it more visible to your neighbor. Outside motion detector lights can make it almost impossible for a burglar to enter without being seen. Make sure all your exterior doors have good locks: At least dead-bolt locks with a minimum one-inch throw. Make sure outside doors are solid: 1¾ inch metal or hardwood. Secure sliding glass doors with commercially available bars or locks, or put a wooden dowel or broom handle...
Read MoreA Call To Action
HMP has many opportunities for neighbors to get involved. Listed below are a few: Volunteers are needed to assist with the many social gatherings HMP residents enjoy. If you are interested in assisting with the coordination of social gatherings or would like to host one at your home, please contact any board member. Volunteer coordinator and group members needed for the SNAP program. If interested, please contact a board member. Volunteer to host small house parties for neighbors on their immediate block. HMPNA Board elections will take place during the December Holiday party. If you...
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