The Southwest Neighborhood Assembly (Assembly) is a private, non-profit citizens' organization formed in the 1960s. Its Officers and Directors are chosen in privately sponsored elections each March. The Assembly's organizes monthly community meetings to discuss issues of concern and present programs. In addition, it leads a number of task forces to further its mission, which is as follows:
"To improve the quality of life for all residents; to open to every resident the wide cultural horizon of urban living; to help create rich and equal social, educational, and economic opportunities for residents of Southwest; to assist in providing the opportunity for gainful employment for all; and to promote development of the economic and aesthetic potential of Southwest. This mission shall be pursued without regard to the social, economic, and racial barriers that have divided cities in the past. "
Note: SWNA is in the process of broadening the community of south Washington, north of the Anacostia River. Our mission and electoral district boundaries does not yet reflect this.
Annual Reports
Southwest Neighborhood Assembly, Inc. annual reports provide brief descriptions of the Assembly. The financial report of the treasurer and summaries from each of the task forces and standing committees are also included.