Our Mission Statement
Riverview Neighborhood Association's (RNA) mission is to improve and enhance the quality of life in the Jersey City Heights community by renewing pride and promoting community awareness. RNA achieves this mission by:
-fostering cooperative efforts among neighbors, businesses, public officials, and other organizations
-addressing safety concerns and quality of life issues
-supporting neighborhood beautification efforts, particularly at Riverview-Fisk and Janet Moore Parks
-educating neighbors on community issues and City services as well as providing a forum for which to resolve these issues
-encouraging volunteerism and organizing projects that meet community goals
-advocating on behalf of the neighborhood regarding government issues
-promoting goodwill and neighborliness through social activities
Who We Are
Founded in 1983, The Riverview Neighborhood Association is one of the oldest neighborhood associations in Jersey City. We actively partner with our neighbors, local government, and local organizations to improve our neighborhood and surrounding communities.
Over the years, our active partnerships have allowed us to accomplish many achievements. Most recently these achievements have been:
| 2007-2008 | Restoration of direct bus service to New York City on Palisade Ave through partnerships with local and state officials and New Jersey Transit |
| 2007-2008 | Protected the views from Riverview-Fiske Park from being blighted by unwanted active recreation sites proposed in the Parks Master Plan |
| 2007-2008 | Lobbied to defeat a proposed change to the zoning ordinance that would have allowed front yard parking |
| 2000-2005 | RNA drafted and helped lobby for legislation to protect the Palisade Cliffs from development resulting in the Steep Slope Ordinance |
| 2000-2005 | Partnered with local organizations to defeat the Millennium Towers high rise and protected Riverview-Fisk Park from development |
Monthly Meetings
Our meetings are held on the secon Tuesday of each month (except August) at 7:30PM at the Harborview Health Center, 178 Ogden Avenue (corner of Franklin Street).
Donations & Membership Information
| The Riverview Neighborhood Association is sustained through annual membership dues, local donations, and local events such as the Annual RNA Flea Market in the Park. Donations and dues can be made via the following: | |
| ~Checks | |
| Made payable to: | Riverview Neighborhood Association |
| 154 Ogden Ave Suite 3E | |
| Jersey City, NJ 07307 | |
| ~During our monthly meetings | |
| ~Online through PayPal | |
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| Annual dues are $10RNA boundaries. | |
Board of Directors
| President: | Becky Hoffman |
| Vice President: | Kern Wiessman |
| Secretary: | Jason Burch |
| Treasurer: | Roger Heitmann |
| Sargeant at Arms: | Jessica Howse |