The Woodstock Neighborhood Association (WNA) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1977. It represents all residents of the Woodstock neighborhood, one of 95 neighborhoods in Portland’s neighborhood network. This network is coordinated by the Portland’s Office of Civic & Community Life in collaboration with seven neighborhood district coalition offices. Woodstock receives support from SE Uplift.
The WNA strives to reflect the issues and needs of its members. Anyone who lives, works, or owns property in the Woodstock neighborhood is considered a member. There are no dues and no membership requirements. The purpose of the association is to improve livability within the City of Portland and the Woodstock neighborhood; to promote and support projects and activities that contribute to these goals; and to provide a means for citizen participation and communication in determination of affairs which directly and indirectly affect the Woodstock neighborhood.
The Woodstock Community Center (5905 SE 43rd Ave) is currently operated and maintained through a partnership between the Woodstock Neighborhood Association’s Friends of the Woodstock Community Center and Portland Parks and Recreation.
Built in 1928 as a local firehouse, the historic structure now operates as the home of the Woodstock Community Center. Portland Parks and Recreation assumed ownership of the firehouse in 1958 and converted it into a community center.
Chair: Brett Scott
Vice Chair: Jozette Hunzeker
Secretary: Sonja Miller
Treasurer: Elisa Edgington
SE Uplift Liaison: Anna Weichsel
Area Representatives corresponding to each section of the Woodstock neighborhood bring the concerns of their neighbors to WNA general meetings and take the lead on community activities. The following residents currently serve as Area Representatives:
Area 1: Kellye Bruce
Area 2: Terry Griffiths
Area 3: Katee Foxx
Area 4: Melissa Kostelecky
Area 5: Bene Foley