MFNH - Community Building

One of the goals of the Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House is to provide a place for Area IV residents to come together, meet each other and build a stronger community. Our new Volunteer Coordinator, Toni Bee, actively seeks out local initiatives and ideas for programs. Our monthly potlucks, held the last Thursday of every month, have been an opportunity for neighbors to meet each other, discuss concerns and have an enjoyable evening. Poetry Evenings are held on alternate Wednesdays, with upcoming meetings on February 20th, March 5th and March 19th, all from 6 - 8 pm.

A new initiative this year is the creation of an exchange library. We have renovated a central room in the House and begun its transformation into a library where community members can take, leave and exchange books as they please. Our hope is to create a welcoming space that will be available for informal meetings and strengthen our connection to the community. Our board and staff are also very committed to building a stronger Area IV community through collaborative and community-wide projects. The House hosts a variety of community organizations and is available for classes and meetings.

The annual Area IV Pride Day brings the neighborhood together for a relaxing and fun day. Pride Day has been a tremendous success in drawing 600 to 1000 residents to share entertainment, food, children’s games and activities, sporting events and community information booths. We will continue similar community-wide events and will provide opportunities for neighbors to become better acquainted and to work together toward common goals.