Huntington’s Neighborhood Associations
Improving communities from the ground up
Whether it’s building a park or establishing a watch program, Huntington has a well-established network of neighborhood associations.
They were birthed in the early 1990s when the city received a $3 million Enterprise Zone grant, part of which was used as seed money to help form and offer leadership training for neighborhood associations.
Many of the groups that organized as a result of that effort still exist today. They also eventually created the Neighborhood Institute, a nonprofit organization intended to provide training and oversight for the neighborhood associations.
The Neighborhood Institute meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month in the Mayor’s Conference Room at Huntington City Hall. Membership primarily consists of a representative from each neighborhood association. For more information, contact Neighborhood Institute President Donna Rumbaugh at plantnerds@gmail.com.
Click on the map to find the neighborhood association nearest you and click on the group links for contact and meeting information.
Map of Huntington's neighborhood associations
Microgrant Applications
The Neighborhood Institute of Huntington is now accepting microgrant applications for community projects. Applicants should be able to describe the general purpose of the project (e.g. safety, beautification), the scope and the proposed use of funds. The grantee will have 60 days from the project start date to submit itemized receipts and/or return any unused portion of the funds to the Neighborhood Institute. Click here to download the microgrant application. Completed applications can be emailed to Janina Michael at jmichaelwwvc@yahoo.com or mailed to Neighborhood Institute of Huntington, PO Box 9291, Huntington, WV 25704.
ARLINGTON PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Meeting Date: Meetings are activities-based and occur at various times during the year.
Meeting Time: Varies
Meeting Location: Varies
President: Jack Deakin
Objectives: Neighborhood security; fostering socialization among neighbors; acts as a liaison between neighbors and city officials.
ENSLOW PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Meeting Date: First Saturday of each month, except January
Meeting Time: 9 a.m.
Meeting Location: Enslow Park Presbyterian Church (Room 22), 1338 Enslow Blvd.
President: Cathy Porter, 304.522.2760
Objectives: To improve safety and communication among neighbors
GUYANDOTTE IMPROVEMENT AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Meeting Date: Second Tuesday of each month
Meeting Time: 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Location: The Buffington House, 101 Main St.
President:
INWOOD GARDEN CLUB
Meeting Date: First Monday of each month except for January, July and August
Meeting Time: 7 p.m.
Meeting Location: The club meets in individual homes
President: June B. Ashworth, 304.523.5185
Objectives: The club is an organization that cares about its neighborhood and is focused on enhancing communication among neighbors. It also maintains a small park and keeps residents informed of incidents in the area.
SOUTH SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION
Meeting Date: First Thursday of each month
Meeting Time: 7 p.m.
Meeting Location: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 721 12th Ave.
President: Amy Ward and Don Williams (co-presidents)
Objectives: Promote a cleaner, safer and better community through group action and cooperation; Study and express opinions on matters of civic interest. Projects and/or areas of interest include: development of Miller School Park, cleaning up Fourpole Creek, neighbors helping neighbors, organizing a historic designation on the South Side and Huntington in Bloom activities.
STAMFORD PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Meeting Date: No set meetings
President: Robert Grant, 304.638.0798
Objectives: The Stamford Park Homeowners Association is comprised of property owners within the subdivision located in the Southeast Hills area of Huntington. It strives to maintain and improve the value of all properties within the subdivision and the quality of life of the area's residents.
WEST HUNTINGTON ORGANIZATION
Meeting Date: Third Thursday of each month
Meeting Time: 7 p.m.
Meeting Location: Central United Methodist Church, 1043 Jefferson Ave.
President: Jim Rumbaugh
Objectives: WHO is focused on neighbors working together to make the West End better. It also is an active participant in the River to Rail Project, a multi-pronged initiative to improve the West End through law enforcement, code enforcement, economic development and community outreach.
CHANCELLOR HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Meeting Date: General business meetings on third Monday of March and September; neighborhood socials, general meetings in June and December
Meeting Time: 7 p.m.
Meeting Location: Enslow Park Presbyterian Church
President: Pat Gebhart, 304.412.1355
Objectives: To promote a cleaner, safer and better community through group action and cooperation. To study and express opinions on matters of civic and neighborhood interest.
FOREST HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
HIGHLAWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Meeting Date: First Tuesday of each month
Meeting Time: 7 p.m.
Meeting Location: Community of Grace United Methodist Church, 225 28th St.
President: Linda Blough, 304.730.0988
Objectives: To create a safe, clean and friendly environment for neighbors.
OLD CENTRAL CITY ASSOCIATION
Meeting Date: First Monday of each month
Meeting Time: 9 a.m.
Meeting Location: West Huntington Library, 901 14th St. West
President: Julie Hewett, 304.523.9700
SOUTHEAST HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Meeting Date: Quarterly
Meeting Time: Varies
Meeting Location: Ronald McDonald House
President: Holly Mount
Objectives: Safety & Security, neighborhood-based activities. Find us on the NextDoor app on your smartphone!
WALNUT HILLS ACTION TEAM
Meeting Date: Second Tuesday of each month
Meeting Time: 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Location: Gallaher Village Library, 368 Norway Ave.
President: Bob Hardin
Objectives: The Walnut Hills Action Team's goals are to address beautification, safety, and resident issues while also increasing community pride, integrity, and involvement. The association also promotes the enforcement of the executive branch of city government.
WESTMORELAND NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Meeting Date: Third Monday of each month
Meeting Time: 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Location: Westmoreland Woman's Club, 2962 Bradley Road
President: Cindy Chandler
Committees: Neighborhood Watch Committee, Fire Committee
Objectives:The Westmoreland Neighborhood Association provides information and services to benefit the Westmoreland area of Huntington. Speakers are invited to the monthly meetings to give insight into issues that are topical for the neighborhood and the city. Committees work on issues peculiar only to Westmoreland.