WE WORK TOGETHER TO BUILD HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS
Formed in 2009, the South Wilmington Planning Network (SWPN) is a collaborative partnership of residents and dozens of government, non-profit, and private agencies who work together to improve quality of life in the Southbridge neighborhood of Wilmington, Delaware.
Southbridge is an historic, African-American, working-class neighborhood of 1,300. The community struggles with environmental and health concerns, high unemployment and a poverty rate of 30% – nearly three times the state average.
Our initiatives are centered around:
- Built and Natural Environmental, Workforce, and Economic Development
- Health Care and Preventative Services
- Youth Development and Programs
We worked with the Southbridge Civic Association and Healthy Communities Delaware on an updated Southbridge Neighborhood Plan! Find out more HERE.
WE WORK WITH UD VOLUNTEERS
MLK DAY OF SERVICE 2018 BUILDING RAIN BARRELS OUT OF RECYCLED 50 GALLON DRUMS
Rain barrels help to elevate flooding in the area, control mosquito populations, and are cheap and easy to make.
WE WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
The SWPN is a member of the clean water alliance. Learn more about the Clean Water Alliance here. If you want get involved, please contact us
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