One of the core elements of a healthy and vibrant community is one where the people within that community feel connected; either through their church, their school, a club, or in Huntington’s case – Neighborhood Associations.

There are twelve active and growing neighborhood associations in Huntington. It’s an amazing illustration of how much the people in this town care about their community. These groups do more than just have a fun summer picnic (though some do that too) they also work to overcome the challenges that face their community. It’s an inspiring and humbling thing to know that so many people care so much.

However, these associations don’t focus just on their own neighborhood instead they also help each other out when they are in need and they collaborate via the Huntington Neighborhood Institute. Just tonight I heard people in the West Huntington Organization (one neighborhood association) speaking about a desire to help the Guyandotte Neighborhood Association with their cleanup efforts leading up to the celebration of Guyandotte’s founding anniversary. Guyandotte is as far east in Huntington as you can get and yet these great people from the other side of town are planning on helping out.

If you want a sense of community you should contact your local neighborhood association. The city has a great webpage up with all the information you need if you want to get involved.