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The Southwest Area Neighborhood Coalition (SWAN) was founded on November 22, 2005 by Virginia Wallace Keogh. Virginia felt the need to establish a community organization to address the ongoing crime, drug and code enforcement issues and concerns that plagued the residents that reside along the Nations Ford Road corridor. Several other community leaders expressed they were experiencing the same problems and needed to come together to make sure our voices were heard. With the urging and advice from Ms. Dorothy Waddy, who was the president of the West Boulevard Coalition, Virginia sent correspondence to eleven community leaders in the area requesting a meeting to discuss our concerns.

 

Our first meeting was held at Silver Mount Baptist Church. Community leaders representing these subdivisions (British Woods, Foxboro, McDowell Meadows, Olde Whitehall, Ramblewood, Windsong Trails, Colony Acres, Montclaire South, McDowell Farms, Pine Valley and Yorkmont) attended and were eager to get involved. We created vision and mission statements and eventually by word of mouth our organization grew. We elected officers, discussed our issues, concerns, and planned our agenda for the next meeting, which included our then City Council Representative, Warren Turner. Warren spoke with us regarding the process as to how to get the attention of City Council, the County Board of Commissioners, School Board officials as well as developers and other agencies of relevance. Since inception, we have grown in membership to include the Kings Creek and Sterling communities. The Charlotte Observer published an article featuring SWAN in September 2006.

 

We are committed to being the change that we want to see in our neighborhoods and the surrounding areas. We continue to strive to become one of the safest and inclusive neighborhood organizations in the city of Charlotte.

About Us

Mission

To provide and disseminate information, knowledge, and resources related to issues affecting the diverse communities in our membership. To connect our membership with local government officials and agencies that can facilitate and enhance community involvement, growth, and high quality of life. 

Path To Reaching Our Goals

  • Improve County Parks (*Archdale, Ramblewood) to reflect the needs and desires of residents .

  • Collaborate with the Mecklenburg County’s Library Outreach department as a Mobile Library will be piloted in the area to provide access to library services. 

  • Collaborate with various city departments to increase funding and opportunities for residents.

Communities in our membership will be informed, engaged, and empowered to seek, to create and to  maintain a high quality of life and wellbeing.

Vision

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Bringing Culture, Resources and Life to our Communities!!! 

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