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Wissahickon Neighbors Civic Association (WNCA)

Also called: Wissahickon Neighbors Civic Association

Wissahickon Neighbors Civic Association (WNCA) is a Registered Community Organization (RCO) in the Lower Northwest part of the city. The City asks developers to talk with RCOs about nearby zoning and building plans, so this is a way for neighbors to have a say.

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What they do

Neighbors meet monthly, review zoning and building plans nearby, and help care for Wissahickon Neighbors Woodland through monthly cleanups. Members vote on neighborhood matters.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Neighbors

When and where

Neighborhood meetings on the third Thursday of each month, 7 to 8 pm, at Pilgrim Church. Woodland cleanups are monthly on the second Sunday, 10 am to noon.

Days
Thursday and Sunday
Times
Evening, Morning

Meeting place

Address
3815 Terrace St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Part of the city
Lower Northwest

Contact address (City list)

A mailing address on file, not a meeting place. We show only the ZIP code.

ZIP code
19128
Part of the city
Lower Northwest

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Come to the next neighborhood meeting, the third Thursday at 7 pm at Pilgrim Church, 3815 Terrace St..

You can just show up.

What to expect

Meetings run an hour at Pilgrim Church, and neighbors are welcome to attend. Woodland cleanups are held on Sunday mornings, a hands-on way to help the park while meeting neighbors. Membership dues are $25 a year for one person, and members are the ones who can vote on neighborhood matters.

Tips for your first visit

  • Sign up for the newsletter on the site to hear about meetings and events.
  • Woodland cleanups are on the second Sunday of the month, so plan around that date.
  • Join online through the Join Today page if you want to vote.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Meetings are open to neighbors in person, and the site has a Join page and an updates sign-up, which together make a clear way in..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Low cost. Yearly dues: $25 for one person, $40 for a household, $10 for seniors, students or low-income members, and $100 for a business.
How often
About once a month

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

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