PRESS RELEASE

Chicago Grand Neighbors Association (CGNA) and West Town Neighbors Association (WTNA) Unite to Strengthen Community Voice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chicago, IL — April 21, 2024 — The Chicago Grand Neighbors Association (CGNA) and West Town Neighbors Association (WTNA) are thrilled to announce their merger, to create a more robust and impactful community organization. This strategic alliance comes after a period of reflection and adaptation during the pandemic, when neighborhood organizations faced unique challenges.

Both CGNA and WTNA experienced a decline in activity from 2020 to 2022 due to the pandemic. Longtime residents moved away, while new neighbors joined our vibrant community. During this time, the WTNA board recognized the need for sustainable solutions to continue their vital work.

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WHO WE ARE

The Chicago Grand Neighbors Association (CGNA) is comprised of neighbors – your neighbors. Like you, they want a safer place for their kids to play and to walk their
dogs at night – A kept up neighborhood with clean streets and zoning that keeps
new homes and developments in keeping with the neighborhood – An easier way
to meet each other and to have a voice in their community. CGNA was formed to
provide a forum to accomplish all this – and more.

Are you on our map? If you live within CGNA boundaries – Chicago, Western, Ashland and Grand Avenues – please join us. It’s such a small commitment for such a rewarding experience of truly being part of a growing, thriving neighborhood.

Next CGNA general meeting is Tues, May 21 at Space 1858 at Grand and Wolcott.  Meeting starts at 6:30PM.

The CGNA Board

P.S. If you’d like to receive our monthly e-newsletter, learn more about CGNA, including upcoming meetings, events or how you can help support our neighborhood, please contact us at connect@cgnaweb.org, or find us on Facebook.