ONE MEMBERSHIP

Do you live, work, represent a business, or own a property in Edgewood?

There are two type of memberships available: individual and business.

Learn more about each of these below.

Individual Members

Individual memberships are for any person who lives or works within the boundaries of the Edgewood neighborhood.

Individual members are eligible for membership upon registration.

Annual contributions are voluntary and encouraged to support ONE-sponsored initiatives.

Each member can vote on matters if the member has attended at least one (1) meeting in 12-month period immediately preceding the meeting in which the vote is taken.

Business Members

Business memberships are for organizations with a regular place of business within the boundaries of the Edgewood neighborhood.

Business members also include persons or entities who own property within the boundaries of Edgewood neighborhood and do not use that property as a primary residence.

Business members are eligible upon registration and after making an annual contribution of $225.

Each member can vote if the member has attended at least one (1) meeting in the 12-month period immediately preceding the meeting in which the vote is taken.

Membership Code of Conduct

The Organized Neighbors of Edgewood (ONE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to creating a welcoming, respectful, and collaborative environment where neighbors work together to strengthen the Edgewood community. This Code of Conduct establishes expectations for all members, volunteers, committee participants, and meeting attendees and applies to all ONE-related meetings, events, online forums, email communications, and social media interactions.

Our Shared Commitments

As a participant in ONE, I agree to:

Treat everyone with respect. Interact with neighbors, volunteers, partners, and guests in a courteous, inclusive, and respectful manner, honoring the diversity of opinions, identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences within our community.
Promote inclusion. Help create a welcoming environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, or retaliation.
Value diverse perspectives and communication styles. We recognize that people communicate, participate, and engage in different ways based on their lived experiences, cultures, abilities, and personalities. We strive to create meeting environments where everyone has meaningful opportunities to contribute.
Engage constructively. Share ideas, ask questions, and express disagreement respectfully while remaining open to listening and collaboration. Use communication channels—including email and online discussions—in ways that support respectful dialogue and collaborative problem-solving.
Respect meeting procedures. Follow meeting agendas, allow others the opportunity to speak, and honor decisions made through established governance processes while recognizing that members may continue to respectfully advocate for future improvements or changes.
Advance our shared mission. Work collaboratively to strengthen the Edgewood community by listening to and supporting the ideas and needs of neighbors while advancing ONE's mission and strategic priorities.
Act with integrity. Represent ONE honestly, identify, disclose, and appropriately manage any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest that could influence organizational decisions.
Protect confidential information. Respect the privacy of members and safeguard confidential information obtained through participation in ONE activities.
Use organizational resources responsibly. Use ONE's resources (name, logo, communication platforms, funds, etc.) in ways that support ONE's mission and approved organizational activities.
Follow applicable laws and policies. Help uphold the bylaws, policies, and shared agreements that allow ONE to operate fairly, transparently, and legally.

Prohibited Conduct

The following behaviors are inconsistent with ONE's values and are prohibited:

Respect & Safety

Harassment, discrimination, threats, or abusive behavior.
Harassment, threats, or abusive communications directed at ONE's Board members, officers, volunteers, staff, or community partners in connection with their roles.
Personal attacks, intimidation, or behavior that repeatedly prevents others from participating in meetings or events.
Repeated communications that are intended to intimidate, harass, or overwhelm individuals or that unreasonably interfere with volunteers' ability to perform their roles.

Integrity

Knowingly making false statements about ONE or its members with the intent to cause harm or disrupt the organization's work.
Unauthorized use of ONE's name, logo, mailing lists, or financial resources.
Misuse or misappropriation of organizational property or funds.

Organizational Harm

Conduct that materially interferes with ONE's ability to carry out its mission or creates a risk of harm to participants or the organization.

Addressing Concerns

Concerns about violations of this Code are addressed in Section 8 of the Governance Manual.

Commitment

By participating in ONE, members agree to uphold this Code of Conduct and contribute to a respectful, inclusive, collaborative, and accountable community where neighbors work together to strengthen Edgewood.