ABSTRACT
Neighborhood associations (NHAs) are the central organization in many communities, but rarely the only one. Of course there are also the various subgroups of the NHAs based on age and gender, such as the children’s groups, senior citizens’ clubs, and women’s auxiliaries. Setting even these aside, though, many localities find daily life enriched by a variety of other organizations. Such groups include those focused on crime prevention, welfare and social service provision, hobbies and sports. These examples make the point that the goals of NHAs and other local organizations often overlap. In fact, NHAs and other local organizations often engage in collaborative relationships that include the exchange not only of information, but also personnel and financial support. The cooperation of multiple groups allows broadly based activities and problem solving and utilizes the characteristic strength of several organizations.
