Heart of the Westside Neighborhood Association began in 1993. While smaller than other surrounding neighborhoods, when you see Nichols Park and York Elementary School, you will know you are in Heart.
Heart suffered a loss in the beginning of this year. Longtime resident, advocate and Heart of the Westside Neighborhood Association President Tammy Haynes passed away in January. Not willing to see the work that Tammy had done fade away, friends stepped up to help reorganize the leadership and carry on what Tammy had loved.
Thirty neighborhood residents and supporters met at Passion Assembly of God on Feb. 8. Out of that meeting three leaders stepped forward for Heart. Cody Parsons was elected president. Billy Cockrum was elected vice president. Jaydan Miller was elected secretary. The next meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 8 at Passion Assembly of God, 806 N. Forest. Anyone is welcome to attend!