COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Good Neighbor Award

Each year the city of Winston-Salem holds the city-wide

Neighborhood Conference.

The purpose of the conference is to learn more about services and

resources provided by the city, to participate in workshops and to

hear key note speakers. The conference is open to any Winston-

Salem neighborhood association that has facilitated neighborhood

improvements and brought neighbors together to complete projects

or to address critical neighborhood needs.

The Stonewall Community Association has earned the Good

Neighborhood Award for several years.

Community Food Drive

The Stonewall Community held its first food drive for the Second

Harvest Food Bank in December 2009. The Stonewall Community

continues to have a yearly food drive.

Adopt A Street

Saturday, March 21, 2009, our youth along with other

neighborhood volunteers became involved in the Adopt A Street

Program and were out on Bethabara Road picking up roadside

litter. What began as an idea of our youth, Asia Davis and Alyssa

Peay became a reality when the idea was brought to the Youth

Committee. Adopt A Street brought out youth and adults for work

and fellowship. The attire was simple- gloves, orange safety vests

and comfortable attire.

To become involved in this program, participants must sign a

waiver of liability from the City of Winston-Salem and the

Association. Each participant must also complete a safety review

which includes viewing a short video on safety. Volunteers must be

at least age 8 and with parent/guardian supervision. The Youth

Committee adopted a street – watch for the sign.

Annual Potluck

The Hospitality Committee hosts the Annual Potluck at the end of

the monthly association meeting held on the third (3 rd ) Sunday in

December. All neighbors are encouraged to come out and bring

your favorite dish.

Neighborhood Watch Program

Neighborhood Watch is a citizens organization devoted to

preventing crime and vandalism within a neighborhood. It is

through coordination and cooperation with the Winston-Salem

Police Department that members learn non-intervention ways to

deter crime. Neighborhood Watch members are to stay alert to

unusual activity and contact the authorities.

National Night Out is an event that is recognized by many

communities where neighbors are encouraged to turn their porch

lights on and come out to participate in a fun filled evening of games, activities, food and information on safety.

Volunteer Hours

After the election of President Barack Obama, one of the first

challenges he issued to the nation was for us to all volunteer our time and energy to a greater cause. City Council member, Vivian Burke and the Neighborhood Services Department asked the Stonewall Community Association to participate and document our hours. The Association accepted the challenge. We were excited to

know that our volunteer hours were the highest among neighborhood associations and exceeded many groups within the

Parks and Recreation Departments and Non-Profit Organizations.

It is through the unselfishness of volunteers that The Stonewall

Association is what it is today.

Community Garden

The Stonewall Community Garden is located at the dead-end of Chancellorsville Drive. Garden plots are available on a first come first served basis from April through December for a fee.

Annual Neighborhood Inspections

The Stonewall Community Association participates each year in an annual inspection of the neighborhood. The purpose of the inspection is to inform residents of code violations to their property. Any resident found in violation is

notified and given an opportunity to address the violation.