The Northern Liberties Neighbors' Association (NLNA) is a voluntary civic association formed through the merger of two other organizations in 1978. The NLNA is recognized by the City of Philadelphia and is a PA and IRS-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, which accepts tax-deductible donations and is regulated by state and federal law. The NLNA’s mission is to provide services and programs beneficial to neighborhood residents and businesses, encourage and promote the preservation and beautification of our public spaces, and plan and monitor the growth of our neighborhood to the benefit of the community. Northern Liberties Defined: the neighborhood's western border is N. 6th st. starting at Callowhill st. and ending at Girard Ave. The northern border starts at 6th st. and Girard Ave. and extends down Girard to Front st. where the border turns south down Front st. to Laurel st. and then east the length of Laurel st. to the Delaware River. The eastern border runs down the Delaware River from Laurel st. to Callowhill st. The southern border starts at the Delaware River and follows Callowhill st. to 6th st. A member of NLNA is anyone 18 or older who lives, or who owns or runs a business in the area defined above.