Neighborhood Organizations
Broadmeadow Neighborhood Association
Located at the "top of Fondren", the Broadmeadow neighborhood consists of that part of Fondren located north of Meadowbrook Road and south of Northside Drive, and is part of the old GI Subdivision. This association was organized to serve the more specific need of the neighbors of this area in Fondren. www.topoffondren.com
COPS: Community Oriented Policing & Government
COPS is a national program created by the Department of Justice and was implemented in Jackson in the fall of 2003. Community policing is defined as "a policing philosophy that promotes and supports organizational strategies to address the causes and reduce the fear of crime and social disorder through problem-solving tactics and police-community partnerships." Our purpose locally is to provide a network including city, state, and regional officials and their citizenry to share information pertinent to crime awareness & prevention, government activities, and the legislative process. Here in Precinct 4, COPS meets once a month, with set agendas and guest speakers including police, religious, education, business and community leaders. Please join us every fourth Thursday at 5:30PM at Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 640 E Northside Dr.
Mississippi Main Street Association
Mississippi Main Street Association is a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Mississippi Development Authority. Main Street is an economic development program based in historic preservation. Mississippi Main Street Association has many strategic partners in Mississippi including the Mississippi Development Authority, Mississippi Division of Tourism, Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Mississippi Arts Commission, Mississippi Heritage Trust, Mississippi Urban Forestry Council and the Carl Small Town Center at the Mississippi State University School of Architecture. Mississippi Main Street has 54 community programs in the state as well as two urban neighborhood programs in the capital city of Jackson: Belhaven and Fondren.
www.msmainstreet.com
ourfondren
Assists with the neighborhood’s common goals in the overall reduction of criminal activity and code violations within Fondren in conjunction with the Fondren Renaissance Foundation, COPS and the Security Association of Fondren. Find out more about Ourfondren and the great work that they are doing at www.ourfondren.com
SAFe
Security Association of Fondren is an independent organization founded solely for the purpose of providing the Fondren neighborhood with a private security patrol service. SAFe has contracted with Securitas for services which include patrolling members' homes; residence inspection when out of town; responding to requests for assistance from members or their monitoring services; escort assistance late at night; and more. Currently the service is $29.95 a month. For more information, please call Sister Simmons at 601-982-4314.
SoFo
SoFo is the neighborhood ladies auxiliary. Founded several years ago by a group of residents, the group is made up of women who live and work in Fondren. Sofo's mission is: We are homeowners and business owners who value our property and care about the quality of life for families and neighbors. We promote the fact that Fondren is the best place to live in Jackson, and work to develop strong bonds that create community. SoFo provides a strong e-mail communication line to all members. Each month, on the third Monday, members gather for a social. Other events include the annual Easter egg hunt, spring party, holiday tree lighting and serving as volunteers for neighborhood events.
Woodland Hills Neighborhood Association
The Woodland Hills subdivision is located east of Old Canton Road and south of Wood Dale Drive. This historic section of Fondren was subdivided in the 1920's and maintains its own covenants today.
