Ganthers Place

Welcome To Ganthers Place

- Kick back, have a cup of coffee and enjoy.

More than a Block Watch ...

A Strong and Vibrant Community

Today, community policing allows the police and residents to work together to solve issues involving crime and social concerns in their community. Block watches are one of the original foundations of community policing and are referred to as the eyes and ears of law enforcement. Members look out for neighbors and their property and report suspicious activities to the police.

But, block watches are more than looking out for suspicious activity in neighborhoods. Through community mobilization, neighbors, businesses, co-workers and students form an active partnership in the community. Watches allow individuals the opportunity to discover common interests and goals that they share with their neighbors. The residents work to prevent the possibility of crime in their area and develop a sense of community spirit that encourages more activism.

Regular Block Watch meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month - 6:00

Allen Carrell and Ken Williams did more than organize a block watch... They organized a neighborhood movement. Procuring donations and grants, they were able to obtain two vacant lots and with the help of neighbors, our community now has a beautiful and functional park... Ganthers Park for all People.

We now have many organized events - our largest "The Ganthers Place Garden Tour" draws a crowd of hundreds from all around. Thanks Ken and Allen for your tireless commitments. Also, a big thank you to all of the volunteers and neighbors for coming together and making this a strong and vibrant community.

Lets keep the movement alive!

Get Ready for "Christmas in July!"

This year Ganthers Place 10th Annual Garden Tour will take place Sunday, July 26th 2014 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Our theme this year-"Christmas in July!" Pedicabs will conveniently take visitors from garden to garden as well as to our two beautiful resident maintained parks. As an added bonus, we will be providing complimentary limo rides to two Nationwide Healthy Neighborhoods/Healthy Families remodeled homes! Don't miss your chance to see THE premiere event of an up and coming neighborhood on the South Side!

See you at Ganthers Place Park Sunday July 26, 2014

"Christmas in July" starts there! 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.

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