SPNA Volunteers Gather at The Wine Station
With the start of a new year, South Park Neighborhood Association (SPNA) hosted an evening for new volunteers at The Wine Station on Hope at 12th Street. SPNA is an all-volunteer organization. With no paid staff, SPNA hosts events, supports local businesses, and advocates for the neighborhood through the work of volunteers.
Would you be interested in volunteering? Volunteers decide on what they would like to help with and how much time they can offer. Below is a list of committees and specifics under each committee. You can sign up for a committee or committees or just a specific task such as writing for the monthly newsletter The South Park Scene, becoming a building captain, helping with voter registration, working on a specific social event, updating the website, growing followers on social media, or proposing a task you are interested in performing.
Our community has a wealth of experience, knowledge, and interests which, when pooled together, generate a vibrant, strong, and prosperous neighborhood. Join us as we make our neighborhood a place where we want to stay.
If you would like to know more – email spnadtla@gmail.com.
By Debra Shrout
2026 Committee Sign-Up
Send your choices to spnadtla@gmail.com
Name: ____________________________ Text # _______________
Public Relations & Marketing
· Monthly newsletter, The South Park Scene – writing, designing, photography, graphics, story ideas
· SPNA website – updated, new ideas
· Social media – creation, posting, grow followers
· Info for new residents– create, distribute, keep updated
Livability
· Lynx Eye Neighborhood Security Initiative – launch effort
· Building captains – grow number, determine best use
· Voter registration – promote registration, information on elections, get out the vote efforts for all elections
· Social events not related to sponsorships, i.e., ATOSP; annual events - Neighborhood Night Out, Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume; activities with Dignity Health California Hospital, etc.
· Initiatives – Oceanwide solution, SPBID renewal, Olympic preparation, LynxEye security (mentioned above)
· Community outreach – DTLA RA, DLANC, CD14
Development
· Event with sponsorships – spring fundraising event
· Event with sponsorships - A Taste of South Park
· Explore annual sponsorship packages
· Explore newsletter advertising
· Explore other funding sources
Finance
· Create monthly profit and loss statements
· Assess ATOSP financials
· Create annual budget
Governance
· Write by-laws
· Board elections; create committees, chairs, goals
· Explore 501c3 feasibility