We know you’re mad about crime and ready to tell the crooks “enough” — one way to make a stand is to organize a block party for National Night Out on August 7th. If you sign up with Seattle Police within the next few weeks (full info here), you get to close your block to traffic and dance (or whatever) in the streets.
The problem is that most people don’t even know who their next door neighbor is because they are too busy with their own little convoluted world and don’t even stop to say hi. Crooks have the green light when no one stops and looks at them or says anything to them. People just walk on by them realizing without knowing thata crime is about to occur. Its always good to have a get together with your neighbors to understand who they are and who belongs in the area. Heck, I still don’t know the person three doors down from me.:(
If you live in the South Delridge/downtown White Center neighborhoods, a few $100 grants are still available for National Night Out block/neighborhood parties. Groups need to be in the city’s “Weed and Seed” grant area, which provides extra resources & policing emphasis. The money can be used for supplies other than food: printing fliers, signs, renting a grill, raffle prizes, charcoal, street chalk and games for kids, etc. Funds are limited. Contact: kathy@sngi.org or ph. 323-9671.
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