About Us
EST. 1989
SOSNA is a 501(c)(3) neighborhood association and registered community organization (RCO) in the city of Philadelphia. SOSNA's top priority is to improve the quality of life in our neighborhood by:
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Serving as a reliable resource for residents and businesses
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Promoting neighborhood events and civic involvement
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Creating awareness around relevant news and information
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SOSNA is committed to creating programs and initiatives that cultivate a diverse and inclusive neighborhood. We strive to embrace the rich history of our neighborhood, build a Board that represents the community and aspire to create an environment that empowers its residents by providing access to resources, clean and green spaces, equitable development, safer streets, and community support, including those of all races, ages, gender identities, LGBTQAI+ identities, socioeconomic statuses, varying abilities, ethnicities, perspectives and experiences. We will achieve this mission through intentional listening, story sharing and displaying empathy while purposefully centering voices of historically excluded individuals and communities.
In 2021, SOSNA began working with Preservation Alliance to research and propose a Historic Designation over sections of Christian Street, a street that holds a rich history in this city. In 2022, City Council unanimously approved this Historic Designation, named Black Doctor's Row. You can read more about that effort here.
Board of Directors
The SOSNA board is an elected volunteer body, made up of 15 people from the neighborhood. Board elections are held every fall.
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Each board member serves a three-year term.
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Board members can only serve two consecutive terms, for a total of six years.
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Chair - Community Outreach Committee
