Committees

Committee Meetings are held monthly to discuss issues that have been brought to the committee’s attention and plan both short-term and long-term solutions.

Public Safety Committee

Works to stop drug and criminal activity, prostitution, and graffiti, and also coordinates efforts to remove problem tenants from housing both public and private.  All Block Watch Captains are welcome to attend the Public Safety Action Team which meets bi-monthly on the last Monday of the month from 3:30p.  For any other residents interested in getting involved with public safety, please join your local Block Watch.  Block Watch information can be found at here.

 

Housing Committee

Meets as an advisory committee to make recommendations aimed at eliminating blight and ensuring that meaningful resident input makes it’s way into redevelopment projects. Develops strategies for sub-standard properties.  All members of Lawrenceville United are welcome to join.

 

Community Events Committee

helps to coordinate events that promote neighborhood solidarity.  All members of Lawrenceville United are welcome to join.  Some of the events include:

Lawrenceville United Annual Fundraiser – An annual event to help raise money for projects and programs initiated by Lawrenceville United.

Halloween Party – A Lawrenceville tradition that invites children ages 14 and under to a night of family oriented entertainment. Halloween costume contest and treats for the kids

Light Up Lawrenceville (LUL) – Family fun events to kick-off the holiday season

LUL: Tree Lighting – The Wednesday night (6p – 7p) prior to the LUL: Children’s, join Lawrenceville United and residents to celebrate the start of the holiday season with cocoa, tree lighting, and special guests!

LUL: Children’s Party – The first Saturday AFTER the Thanksgiving weekend from 11a – 2p at the Teamsters Temple – 4701 Butler Street.  Lawrenceville United and local families enjoy cookies, cocoa, crafts, and free presents and pictures with Santa.  All are welcome!

 

Governance Committee

is an internal committee of board members, convened to ensure transparent and just policies are implemented by Lawrenceville United and its board of directors.

 

Finance Committee

is an internal committee of board members that reviews and approves the fiscal operations of Lawrenceville United to ensure ethical and just practices are inherit in the operations of Lawrenceville United.