SPRING GARDEN CIVIC ASSOCIATION

SGCA Block Captains are volunteers who foster a sense of community on the block(s) in the vicinity of their residence/business through consistent communication, exchange of information & neighbor engagement. The SGCA Block Captain Committee holds regular meetings with special guests who speak about community-related issues, and important information and reference materials are provided via the Block Captains page on this website.

Block Captain responsibilities include...

• Developing a block/resident communication process to distribute vital information to neighbors (emails, texts, WhatsApp, flyers, newsletter, etc), and periodically monitoring your contact list

• Reaching out to new residents to introduce them to neighbors & get them involved

• Dissemination of key information to residents concerning crime, safety, events

• Providing a welcome and key information to new neighbors and encouraging them to join the SGCA
• Attending SGCA community events, including General Meetings, Socials, and Cleanups

• Helping with trash by picking up, encouraging others to join you, and identifying sources of trash to minimize them

• Encouraging adherence to trash collection guidelines (setting trash out at appropriate time in appropriate containers/bags and reminders on delayed trash pick up on holidays)

• Reporting dead/damaged trees to sgcaphilly@gmail.com and 311

• Reporting issues such as graffiti, dumping, potholes, or other city issues to 311

• Reporting crime thru 911 and encouraging neighbors to do the same

• Offering a helping hand with package management to avoid porch pirates

For more information on becoming an SGCA Block Captain, please email sgcaphilly@gmail.com.