National Night Out seeks to bring neighborhood communities together

The United Way of Venango recently announced the upcoming celebration of National Night Out, an annual event "dedicated to promoting community engagement, fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and residents, and enhancing neighborhood safety," according to a recent United Way press release
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This year’s local National Night Out events are being supported by UPMC Northwest and UPMC Health
Plan.

​Location this year are as follows:

•  Christ United Methodist Church - 1135 Buffalo Street, Franklin, from 5 to 9 p.m.
•  Clintonville Borough Park, from 5 to 7 p.m.
•  Franklin Heights Playground, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
•  Rouseville Community Playground, from 5 to 9 p.m.
•  St. Elizabeth Center - 311 Emerald Street, Oil City, from 5 to 7 p.m.
•  Wyllis Street - Oil City, from 3:30 to 11 p.m.

National Night Out is a nationwide initiative encouraging neighbors to get to know one another
and build strong community bonds. Community leaders, law enforcement and fire personnel attend different locations giving residents a changce to get to know them personally.

Will Price, Executive Director of the United Way of Venango County is thrilled to host this year's
National Night Out events and invites everyone to attend. "Together, we can make a difference in our
community by building connections, fostering trust, and working collaboratively toward a safer and more
secure future," he said.

More information; Visit unitedwayvc.org.