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Willow Glen Neighborhood Association
https://www.wgna.net/

• TRUST is a community service that is specially trained to help Santa Clara County residents during a mental health or substance use crisis, at little to no cost.
  • TRUST focuses on a non-law enforcement approach, which means they provide person-centered care to de-escalate situations, aiming to bring comfort, support, and reduce trauma to our community.
  • This presentation will include a little bit of history on the TRUST program as well as what the resources are for and how to activate them.
  • TRUST is a valuable crisis resource for all community members!
    
    
• Recycle Right Presentation from the City of San Jose's Environmental Services Department
  
  
• Community updates from SJPD and D6 Council Office

Thank you to everyone who joined us at last Tuesday’s meeting to hear updates from City, County, and Police Department representatives, and to enjoy a terrific presentation on the importance of Native Plants — including how to get started in your own yard.

Congratulations to Kathy Kleinsteiber and Sam Lum, recipients of WGNA Appreciation Awards, in recognition of their exceptional work beautifying our neighborhood. Read more below about what they’ve done — and where you can see their work in person!

Sam Lum, President of Hamilton Place Neighborhood Association, is a man who gets things done! He coordinated with all the agencies responsible for the Los Gatos Creek and Trail between Meridian and Bascom. He got encampments abated, signs posted, organized a cleanup for the creek, and is trying for find funding for regular bike patrols to keep the creek and trails clean and safe. Thank you for your advocacy, and for keeping the trail clean and safe Sam!

in 2022, Kathy Kleinsteiber took the initiative to reach out to the city and get permission to start a little pollinator garden, which has grown and grown to encompass the whole northwest edge of Kirk Park! If you haven't yet, be sure to take a leisurely stroll through the Kirk Park Native Plant Pollinator Garden, enjoy the beautiful plants and flowers, and wonder at all the bees and butterflies. She and other volunteers are out there tending to the garden most Wednesday and Saturday mornings in, case you want to help her do some weeding, or just stop by to thank her for adding such beauty to our neighborhood and an important habitat for our much needed pollinators!

Willow Glen Neighborhood Association has been busy!

Check out what we've been up to, read important information about SB 79, and plan to attend our next meeting to learn about Native Plants this Tuesday. Come say hi to us on Lincoln Ave during VivaCalleSJ on Sunday too!

Save the date. We will be back!

Live music by The Houserockers, food trucks, games, activities, and fun!

Click below to join!

Only $25/year.

Why Join WGNA?

1. Have a Voice: Vote on important WGNA matters brought to the general membership.
2. Beautify Our Neighborhood: WGNA supports projects like Dumpster Days, neighborhood cleanups, utility box art, and this year’s refurbishment of the kiosk on the Los Gatos Creek Trail.
3. Improve Our Parks: We’ve helped enhance Wallenberg Park with the Kindness Garden, and we participate in cleanups at places like the Iris Garden on the Three Creeks Trail.
4. Advocate for Neighbors: WGNA speaks up—for example, we recently supported residents at City Council on important property rights issues.
5. Promote Safety: We’ll help you start a Neighborhood Watch on your street.
6. Stay Informed: WGNA holds regular meetings with local elected officials so you can hear updates and ask questions.
7. Build Community: Join us at local events like Family Night on the Ave, Trick-or-Treating, and fun social events like Trivia Nights.
8. Fix What’s Broken: We're co-hosting a Repair Café on August 24! Bring small appliances, bikes, or mending—and if you like, volunteer to help!
9. Celebrate Together: WGNA hosts the best National Night Out party—live music, food trucks, games, and prizes!
10. Get Member Perks: WGNA members receive a $10 food truck voucher for National Night Out on August 5, from 5–8pm! Stop by our booth to get yours!

Individuals - All memberships are individual memberships.

Households - Please have each member of your household join, so you each have your own vote!    

Organizations - WGNA does not offer memberships for organizations, as our focus is on serving residents of Willow Glen. However, we welcome opportunities for collaboration on local events or initiatives that align with WGNA’s mission and values. If your organization is interested in becoming a program sponsor or staying involved in the community, please contact us to explore possible partnerships.

Auto-renewal - One week before your annual auto-renewal, you'll receive an email reminder—giving you time to cancel if needed.

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Please email WGNA if you have any issues or questions.  

Per WGNA bylaws, the Board of Directors reserves the right to adjust dues.

Since we are a 501(c)(4), membership dues and donations are NOT tax deductible.

David Finkle has been an amazing Steward of Wallenberg Park: planting trees and committing to hand-watering them until they are established, reporting concerns with the proper city departments, pulling weeds, picking up branches, and cleaning up graffiti, and more!

Thank you for your hard work and stewardship David!

The newest addition to our board is a Student Ambassador. High School student Zoe volunteered in the Wallenberg Park Kindness Garden before being nominated. She will help identify student perspectives, recruit and facilitate student volunteers, and work with WGNA to advocate on neighborhood issues.

Steward of Los Gatos Creek Trail
Posted by Maren Sederquist · September 09, 2025 10:58 PM

Steward of Kirk Park
Posted by Maren Sederquist · September 09, 2025 9:19 PM

Steward of Wallenberg Park
Posted by Maren Sederquist · March 24, 2025 9:31 PM

Our Social Medial Policy was passed by WGNA's Board July 15, 2025.

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WGNA Social Media Policy

General Content Guidelines 

WGNA posts should focus on neighborhood-related topics such as local events, beautification efforts, community safety, and government updates directly relevant to Willow Glen residents. Occasionally, state-level updates may be included if they have a direct impact on the neighborhood.

Posts shall not include endorsements or opposition of any political candidates or parties. Content that addresses controversial or divisive social or political issues should be avoided. If there is uncertainty about a topic's appropriateness, the post should be reviewed and approved by the WGNA board prior to publication.

WGNA aims to provide a welcoming, inclusive platform. Posts should align with WGNA’s values of respect, civility, and constructive engagement. Content must remain positive, community-focused, and foster productive dialogue among residents.

WGNA reserves the right to delete or decline content that does not align with this policy.

Business Posting Guidelines

WGNA does not offer paid promotions or advertising space on its social media channels. However, posts about businesses may be shared under the following guidelines:

1. Community Relevance Requirement:
   WGNA may feature or share content related to local businesses only when the content demonstrates a clear community benefit, including but not limited to:
   • The business is hosting or sponsoring a public event open to the community.
   • The business is contributing to a neighborhood beautification or improvement effort.
   • The business is making a donation (financial, in-kind, or service-based) to WGNA or a WGNA-sponsored event or initiative.
   • The business is taking a leadership role in a neighborhood safety, charitable, or community-building event.
2. Equity and Fairness:
   WGNA will make good-faith efforts to provide balanced exposure for businesses throughout the neighborhood and avoid favoritism. Selection criteria will be applied consistently to all business-related content.
3. Partnering with the Willow Glen Business Association (WGBA):
   WGNA recognizes the role of the WGBA in promoting local commerce. Whenever appropriate, WGNA will link to or share WGBA’s own promotional content.

Board Member Conduct on Social Media

Board members, when representing WGNA, must not make statements that conflict with WGNA’s mission, violate confidentiality, or endorse or criticize political candidates/parties/issues in WGNA posts. 

While board members are free to express political opinions on their personal accounts, they should avoid making such statements in WGNA posts or in comments on WGNA posts. 

Similarly, board members should not post inflammatory or disparaging remarks about news, public figures, or community matters in WGNA-managed spaces. 

Additionally, board members must refrain from engaging in public arguments, disputes, or negative commentary on social media related to WGNA affairs, fellow board members, community members, or broader neighborhood issues.

Commenting and Moderation Policy

         To maintain a respectful and productive online environment, WGNA shall enforce the following comment guidelines:

• Comments must be respectful, constructive, and/or courteous.
• Disagreements should focus on issues, not people.
• Comments should be relevant to the topic of the post.
• Comments containing spam, knowingly false or unverified information, or advertisements will be removed.
• Personal attacks, defamatory or discriminatory remarks, hate speech, or disparaging comments about current or former board members are not permitted. Violations may result in comment removal and, in repeated cases, restrictions or bans.
• Users who repeatedly violate these guidelines may be muted, restricted, or blocked.
• Respectful, truthful, and constructive dissenting opinions will not be removed, even if they express disagreement.

Bylaws

Social Media Policy

Financial Responsibilities