The Northwest Fund was founded in 2005 by long-time Mt. Airy resident Cindy Bass.  Our mission is to build and maintain strong, safe communities in northwest Philadelphia. In recent years, Philadelphians have seen an increase in homicides and other violent criminal acts. Studies show that criminals often bypass those neighborhoods with proactive community involvement..  It is our hope that by partnering with neighborhood organizations and by providing valuable programs for the community we can  we can improve life quality and reduce and prevent crimes in northwest Philadelphia..    If you would like more information about the Northwest Fund or if  you would like to volunteer to help stop crime in your neighborhood, call the Northwest Fund at 215-849-3517.  The community belongs to its members, not to criminals.  Let them know by volunteering today!