Neighbor Helping Neighbor, Block by Block!
“In a disaster, your most immediate sources of help are the neighbors living around you.” (MYN)
This year’s Potluck in the Park – Saturday, June 6, 2026 – 4-7pm
The potluck is a great way to get to know your Neigbors. Bring your family, your dog (on leash) and your favorite dish. We (the Mt. Washington Jessica Neighborhood, inc. Board of Directors) make all the arrangements and supplement the tables, chairs and canopies provided by the Office of Eunisses Hernandes, CD-1. We also provide all the recyclable and compostable products to eat with. We have a porta-potty provided by a motion picture vendor, thanks to a relationship with a board member.
It’s always fun to get together and eat good food, but we’ve added music to our line up. The musicians are our neighbors and volunteer their time. If you’re interested in participating, send an email to Paul at p2kandresen@gmail.com.
We will again have a silent auction of goods and services donated by local individuals and businesses. This year the proceeds will be used by our Beautification Committee. We have a special project in the works we will tell you about at the potluck.
Volunteering is another way to get to know your neighbors. We have opportunities before during and after the event. Some involve lifting but some do not. We’ll have a signup available soon. For general questions about the potluck, contact info@mtwashingtonjessica.org.
MWJN supports our community with disaster preparedness, beautification and safety and welfare through educational events, exercises, improvement projects, and other activities that benefit our community.
MWJN supports our community with disaster preparedness, beautification and safety and welfare through educational events, exercises, improvement projects, and other activities that benefit our community.
We have organized small groups of neighbors to share information and create a plan for the first hour after a disaster. Twenty five blocks have already participated in the 2 hour MYN workshop.
New to Map Your Neighborhood? Check out our Map Your Neighborhood page and contact us to get your block prepared.
Join in our regular Sunday evening Radio Check-in! Sundays at 6:15 pm on Channel 5. When prompted by Net Control for check-ins, say your first name and your street/block name. Please wait for confirmation your check in was heard. For more info email us at info@mtwashingtonjessica.org
SAVE THE DATE: Disaster Drill Sunday Oct. 18, 2025 time TBD
Our philosophy is that knowing our neighbors makes for a happier, safer neighborhood. Our preparedness program, Map Your Neighborhood is based on knowing your neighbors, knowing who needs extra help and what collective resources your block has available. Find out more about MYN.
Keep checking back for more info on this year’s drill.
ORGANIZE YOUR BLOCK!
We are stepping up the effort to organize our neighborhood block-by-block to prepare for a disaster.
Zoomable PDF – MWJN MAP 10/22 click to download this file then zoom the map to street level – FIND YOUR HOUSE! Blocks that have already been organized are outlined in blue and have a letter assigned. If your house is in one of these areas, just contact us to find out who your block contact is. If your block has never been organized or had a Map Your Neighborhood Meeting, contact us with your address and we’ll connect you with others in your block help you get organized! Learn more about the Map Your Neighborhood program in our neighborhood.