The annual Fox Meadows National Night Out 2009 event drew more than 50 homeowners from southeast Memphis. Each interested in preserving the tranquilly and value of their neighborhoods by pushing back against crime. Colleen Phillips, president of the Fox Meadows Homeowners Association and organizer of the event, has been active in hosting National Night Out celebrations for more than a decade. As in previous years, the event united neighbors, civic leaders, law enforcement and the clergy. Memphis Fire Department and Memphis Police opened fire trucks and cruisers for inspection by neighborhood children. Guest speakers, great food, and wonderful fellowship provided a perfect platform to discuss strategies to help keep Fox Meadows an attractive community.
Participants were invited to sign up for the Citizens Police Academy and were presented with crime fighting tools like CYBERWATCH, MPD’s crime abatement program designed to provide public safety information and alternative methods for communicating with the police. Teenagers were introduced to “Streetwise,” a program started by the National Crime Prevention Council which provides common-sense strategies for teenagers to stay safe and protect their personal property. Information about these programs can be found by following these links: http://www.memphispolice.org and http://www.weprevent.org.
Mrs. Phillip’s long-time dedication to organizing this annual event is rooted in her basic belief that neighbors united can and do make a difference. The Fox Meadows community is adjacent to Hickory Hill and neighbors in both communities share the same challenges in preserving their family-oriented, working-class neighborhoods. This 2009 National Night Out event was hosted by Resurrection Community Church on Winchester.
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