This month we focus on a former resident of Westlawn, Alysia Mullins. Alysia and her family found housing stability when the Housing Authority offered her family an apartment at Westlawn in 2012.
While living there, she focused on improving life for her family. She w...
Delicia Morris and her family (husband John and three boys) lived in Westlawn from 2010 until just a few weeks ago. They were one of the last families to be relocated in preparation for new housing to be built over the next several years.
Mickey Ward is a long-time resident of the Choice Neighborhood, having moved to Silver Spring Drive in the early 1970’s. He says he never expected to stay, but he did because he liked his neighbors too much. He has been watching the redevelopment of Westlawn across the...
Community member Minnie Harmon, a mother to three wonderful sons, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren is proud to be a resident of the Choice Neighborhood area.
Though McGovern Park initially attracted her to the neighborhood, Minnie enjoys spending time...
Erica Lofton, 16, is the CEO and Founder of Girls in Action, Inc. The charity, created by Erica when she was just seven years old, promotes girl leadership.
Erica had the opportunity to introduce Vice President Joe Biden at the White House in 2015, and was r...
Rose Sandrone is a mother to two adult children and has lived in Havenwoods for more than 40 years. She is very active in community meetings and works closely with the Havenwoods Economic Development Corporation. This interest in community leadership and working to hel...
Michelle has been a resident of the area for nearly 30 years. Mom to four grown children, in recent years she has been promoted to grandma and loves spending time with her grandchildren. Michelle is a seamstress and has her own alterations business. She also runs a sew...
Jackie Burrell is president of the Westlawn Resident Council and a member of CNI’s Steering Committee and she loves her community. Jackie is a self-proclaimed “people person” who has a vision of unity and togetherness for the CNI neighborhood.
