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Join MWIA Today
Mount Washington Improvement Association (MWIA) is an all-volunteer organization that has been working to benefit our neighborhood since 1885. In addition to sponsoring and funding community events and opportunities, MWIA works with officials at the city, state, and federal levels on issues ranging from development, transportation, public safety, parks, schools, and zoning.
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2025 MWIA dues are:
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First time members $25
Renewing members $50
Sponsoring members $100
New in 2025! Pay What You Can! (Must be paid by Check)
Your investment supports many volunteer hours toward neighborhood causes every year. A stable, safe, and thriving neighborhood benefits all of us. Your support is vitally important to continue the work of MWIA toward the preservation, betterment, development, and well-being of our community. Members also receive the MWIA Value Card, which provides valuable discounts to local merchants.
There are two ways to become a member of the MWIA:
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Pay by PayPal:
You can pay your MWIA dues online with any major credit or debit card, or a PayPal account. All payments are securely processed by PayPal. Select membership level and click "Add To Cart" to begin payment processing.
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Pay by Check:
Mail a membership form, along with a check payable to MWIA, to:
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MWIA
PO Box 10404
Baltimore, MD 21209
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Either way, your support is important and appreciated.
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Please note: MWIA is not a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We maintain a 501(c)(4) status that allows us to lobby on behalf of the neighborhood. Consequently, MWIA dues are not tax deductible.
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Benefits of Membership
Your membership helps to sustain a strong and effective neighborhood association. In recent years, the MWIA -- its volunteer board along with many engaged neighbors -- has contributed to the neighborhood by:
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Co-hosting the annual NovemBEER at the Mt. Washington Arboretum.
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Coordinating the perennial favorite, the July 4th parade and festivities.
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Delivering communications through the website and quarterly newsletter delivered to every household.
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Organizing Yard Sale Days
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Hosting bi-monthly open community meetings with speakers of interest.
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Arranging bi-weekly clean-ups to help keep the neighborhood clean, green, and safe.
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Scheduling the always popular quarterly Dumpster Days.
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Monitoring developments at the Pimlico Racetrack that will impact the area.
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Supporting the Mt. Washington School, the Mt. Washington Preservation Trust, and the Mt. Washington Farmer’s Market in our 2024 grants cycle.
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Providing $100 grants for block parties to promote gatherings of neighbors.
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Serving as a liaison to city agencies and elected officials.
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Providing guidance on zoning and architectural matters, with legal counsel if necessary.
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Participating in the 5 Neighborhood Presidents Committee through Comprehensive Housing Assistance Inc (CHAI) to work on issues relevant to northwest Baltimore City.
All of these successes are achieved with our community's support of MWIA. And all of them help make Mount Washington the kind of neighborhood where, year in and year out, our homes maintain and even increase their property values. Please join MWIA to keep our neighborhood great and to make it even better.
