The Greater North End Community Development, Inc. was formerly known as the North End Crime Watch & Community Development, Inc. The organization was created in 1994 by Reverend Joshua A. McClure, Pete Pelchat and Tom Daniewicz to keep the North End safe, historically relevant and to revitalize Westerly’s North End for its inhabitants and visitors to enjoy. Our GNECD board members are Westerly residents that bring their knowledge and skills from diverse backgrounds. We encourage all Westerly Residents to explore and get to know the North End. We are here to help you find out more! Please contact us if you are interested in becoming a board member or volunteer.

Our mission is to preserve and revitalize the cultural, social and historic character of the greater North End of Westerly through arts and educational initiatives for children and adults; to advocate for affordable housing and secure neighborhoods; to seek resources for families and the underprivileged; and to collaborate with social service, civic, and other organizations to these ends.

1. Support safety and security in Westerly’s North End.

2. Encourage rehabilitation of existing properties.

3. Promote North End Businesses.

4. Educate on Westerly’s North End History.

5. Create and maintain beautification & pedestrian projects in the North End.

6. Host Events to Build Community.