Across the Years
Highlights of 7WCC achievements and activities.
1995 Newly organized 7th Ward Citizen's Coalition elects Patricia Bowser as first President.
1997 Flavors from the 7th Ward cookbook published. First scholarship awarded to Frank E. Janesh.
1998 Member Denise Skowron appointed to Parks and Recreation.
1999 Committee formed to create Ipe Kids World. First spring dance held.
2002 7WCC and Northside Coalition partner to host Candidates
Forum at Jewish Community Center.
Ipe Kids World opens.
2003 Bobby Ford represents 7WCC in the Soap Box Derby.
2004 Gerry Ricciutti and Dan Rivers pose questions at Candidates Forum. Gibson Heights BW celebrates 11 years; Lansingville BW reorganizes.
2008 Coalition forms South East Neighborhood Council; hires organizer. Landlords held accountable. Surveys vacant properties.
2009 Coalition Board brings by-law changes to membership. Rents office space for first time.
2010 Coalition receives grant, raises funds and installs historic neighborhood signage.
2011 7WCC enters float in Christmas parade, neighborhood groups help.
2012 $5,000 Wean Success Grant Awarded. 7WCC sponsors a board-up training on E. Avondale.
2013 Coalition changes logo to encompass neighborhood groups.
2014 $15,000 Youngstown Foundation Grant obtained for revitalization in Powerstown; agree to file court action regarding vacant property, if necessary.
2015 7WCC received Hines grant, creates Jackson Passive Park on former Jackson School property.
2016 Completed 1/4 mile walking trail with four benches
at
Jackson Passive Park.
2017 Coordinated clean-up of Powers Cemetery with City Councilwoman Basia Adamczak; used grant money for sidewalks throughout areas of Powerstown.
2019 Installed flag pole at Jackson Park; used $500 grant from Baltimore Life Insurance to build shelters over three benches along the walking trail.
2020 Reached 25th year of service to the 7th Ward and its neighborhood groups while facing the challenges of surviving a global pandemic. Celebration postponed.
2021 Resumed in-person meetings at new location. Flavors from the Seventh Ward, Revisited published.
Charter Members
Vicky Bolger
Eleanor Booher
Patti Bowser
Tony Crespo
Peg Flynn
Ron Lordi
Shirlee Marsico
Pat Meenachan
Michael O'Hara
Andy Polovischak
Daniel Rhattigan
Jan Rhattigan
Larry Robinson
Wendy Robinson
Marleah Stanish
Kenneth Stanislaw
Mike Stefanick
Jo A. Swierz
John R. Swierz
