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NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS
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 post World War II 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 which was implemented in Jackson 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." COPS 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. The Precinct 4 COPS meets once a month, with set agendas and guest speakers including police, religious, education, business and community leaders. Please join these meetings every fourth Thursday at 5:30PM at Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 640 E Northside Drive.
ourfondren
OFNA is dedicated to the neighborhood’s common goals of beautification, code enforcement, safety and communication. OFNA works collaboratively with the Fondren Renaissance Foundation, COPS, SAFe and the City of Jackson to move the Fondren district positively forward ensuring growth and unity. Find out more about Our Fondren Neighborhood Association 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 $35/month. For more information, please call Jerry Summerford at 601-982-2316 or js@jsummerford.com
SoFo
SoFo is the neighborhood ladies auxiliary. Founded by a group of residents, the group is now 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. Find SoFo on Facebook.
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.
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