Members are not required to attend meetings, but if you are interested in becoming more actively involved in Association activities, you may wish to become a volunteer. The Association maintains several group and individual projects in its constant effort to improve the quality of life in the Ward. It also sponsors many social activities - community dinners, a neighborhood house tour and a summer festival in Aberdeen Square - where old and new neighbors meet to celebrate our unique community. Becoming a member of the 19th Ward Community Association is an easy way to get connected with your neighbors and be informed about your community.

To join, please fill out the Membership Form to the right to submit your application electronically. If you prefer, please click on the link below under the "attachments" tab to download a MS Word version to print out and mail to the Association office with your optional donation. Membership is free for 19th Ward residents and includes 10 issues of Update 19, our monthly newsletter; however, your donation is greatly appreciated and may be tax deductible.

Benefits of Membership

• Political Voice - The 19th Ward Community Association represents the neighborhood in meetings with the City of Rochester and Monroe County regarding vital issues such as schools, crime, and economic development. We work hard to make sure you have a voice at the table.
  
  
• Prevention - The 19th Ward Community Association works to stop potential problems before they start. For example, the 19th Ward Community Association led the successful fight to stop the garbage transfer station proposed for West Avenue as well as the fight to stop a gun shop from opening on Thurston Road.
  
  
• Property Value - By joining the Community Association, you are protecting the investment in your home. Any Realtor will tell you that the primary considerations for housing values are location, location and location. A strong community association helps to preserve property values for all homeowners.
  
  
• Community Building - Your support of the 19th Ward Community Association helps to bring the neighborhood together by sponsoring annual events such as Square Fair, Candlelight Dinners, House Tour, Citizen/Merchant Dinner and much more. Come out to these great events and meet wonderful people who happen to be your neighbors!
  
  
• Newsletter - Stay up to date about what is happening around the 19th Ward. Members get our newsletter, Update19, ten times a year as well as other important mailings to keep them informed.
  
  
• Resource - Support the 19th Ward Community Association so that you will continue to have a place to call for information, assistance and representation when issues develop on your street.
  
  
• Involvement - Support an organization where you can get involved to make a difference in our mutual quality of life. By getting involved with the 19th Ward Community Association you can help make our neighborhood an even better place to live. We need you for our community to improve!

The 19^th Ward Community Association is also eligible to receive designations through the United Way's annual campaign.  Please give to United Way and consider designating a portion of your gift to the 19^th Ward Community Association through donor designation number 1142. For more information visit the United Way's website at  www.uwrochester.org.