Neighborhood Groups & Block Clubs: 

Collinwood has several groups that generally meet once a month to address the issues and projects identified by resident members. These issues include safety and police relations, code enforcement and neighborhood beautification, noise pollution, housing and commercial development, and traffic issues. In addition, neighborhood issue committees have formed around such issues as education, code enforcement, safety, vacant and abandoned housing, etc.  

Why get involved?

• There is strength in numbers
• To socialize and build relationships with your neighbors
• To come together to work on issues affecting your street
• To stay informed about community happenings
• To meet and develop relationships with city and police officials
• To have an opportunity to get grant money for neighborhood improvements
• Plan neighborhood events and activities
• Find out about volunteer opportunities
• To develop and enhance leadership skills

These are just a few reasons to get involved. It is essential to the quality of life for the individual and to the neighborhood that people be involved as much as possible in what goes on in their neighborhood.

Neighborhood groups in Collinwood:

Nottingham Civic Club meets the third Tuesday of every month. 7 p.m., Nottingham United Methodist Church, 18316 St. Clair Ave.

Collinwood Homeowners and Tenants Association meets the first Wednesday of the month, 7:00 p.m., St. Mary's Church, 15519 Holmes Ave. 

Collinwood Nottingham Historical Society meets the third Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Lithuanian Village Hall, 877 E. 185th St.  You may get in touch with them via email at CollNottHistory@aol.com or via the phone at (216) 486-1298 (answering machine).

Fifth District Police Community Relations Meeting is held on the third Wednesday of month at 7:00 p.m., Five Points Community Center, 813 E. 152nd St.  

Interested in starting a block club?

• Most block clubs are organized around a particular issue that a street or section of the neighborhood is confronting. In order to organize around the issue, a block club is formed, either formally or informally.
• Start a block club if there is not consistent network of information sharing, community watch, or relationships on your street or block.
• Starting a block club is a great way to build community.
• Most successful block clubs focus on planning events on their streets, like block parties, walks, and clean-ups, rather than just meetings.