About Penn Wynne Community Cares
Penn Wynne Community Cares (PWCC) is a grassroots effort to strengthen our Penn Wynne community and create networks of engagement and support for one another.
In a world that continues to challenge us all, creating hyper local networks of connection can help us all stay safe and thrive.
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Here are some of our ongoing Community Initiatives + Events
There are many ways for us to grow community together. Here are some ideas our neighbors have already suggested and are doing! We can't wait to hear what ideas you have!
Know Your Neighbors
Over the past several years it is not uncommon for neighbors to share that despite living in the area for many years we do not really know our neighbors. When we do get to know one another, a deeper level of connection to our neighborhood, home, and community is born. And we want more of that!
Ideas for Connection
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Meet up at a dog park or doggies play date in your fenced-in yard.
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Host a story time for kids on your front lawn.
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Porch potluck - think fun drinks and snacks.
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Block of alley or a couple of streets for young kids to ride their bikes or other wheeled activities.
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Cooking club and cook book exchange.
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Movie nights!
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Morning meditations or contemplative practices.
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Dance parties (silent disco).
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Holiday exchange (offer for people of a different religion or culture to participate in your family traditions).
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Community backyard gardens.
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Host a singles event!
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Game nights.
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Walking groups!
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Porch fest community music festival.
The possibilities are endless!
Community Care
What do I have and what do you need? What do you have and what do I need?
Community care is about supporting one another based on our needs and our capacity to both give and receive.
Ideas for Community Care
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Sharing household tools
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Walking or driving carpools to school or activities.
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Plant a garden on your neighbors lawn and share produce or flowers.
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Pet sitting
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Talk to me bench - sit there until someone shows up.
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Babysitting co-op.
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Create care networks in case of emergencies - small or large.
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Meal trains in case of illness , new baby, or other life events.
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Ride shares - cars or bikes.
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Food sharing.
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Support for elderly neighbors.
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Buy Nothing group.
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Grocery Shopping .
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Lawn care.
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Trash and recycling can assistance.
How do you envision community care?
Action + Education
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." – Margaret Mead
Are you interested in social action? Policy change? Learning from one another or bringing a topic of community concern to our neighbors, let's join in community to do it!
Ideas for Action and Education
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Skill sharing
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Penn Wynne Civic Association
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Support local candidate campaigns
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Volunteer local organizations or businesses such as food pantry, hospitals, schools, etc.
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Special interest trainings + workshops
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Postcard writing parties
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Political campaigning
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"Neighbors teaching neighbors" neighbors presenting on topics of interest or expertise to other neighbors.
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Resource sharing.
And so much more! What ideas do you have?