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Catholic Daughters of America, Court Madonna No. 258
The Catholic Daughters of America was a Charitable sorority for catholic women. The Court Madonna No. 258 Branch in Englewood was founded in 1915. -
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Englewood Lodge 197
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows is a fraternal order. The Englewood chapter may have opened in the 1920s. -
Stearns, Janet Upjohn (1910-1979)
Janet Upjohn Stearns was a philanthropist and civic leader. Stearns moved to Englewood in the mid-1960s. She served on the Englewood Hospital board beginning in 1968. She was the first vice president of the Englewood Community Chest. She was a director of the Northern Valley… -
Nesbitt, Bravell Morgan "Bucky", Jr. (1932-2021)
Bravell Morgan Nesbitt Jr. was a funeral director in Englewood. After graduating from Lincoln University in 1954 and the American Academy of Funeral Services in 1956, he served in the Nike Missile Battalion. During and after his service, he was a seaplane pilot, a lifeguard, and… -
Hermandad Hispana
Hermandad Hispana was a social work group dedicated to coordinating the Spanish-speaking community's social, religious, and cultural needs. The organization helped those in need with immigration information, job support, educational support, and various social services. The… -
The Woman's Club of Englewood
The Woman's Club of Englewood is a community organization that does philanthropic and charity work. It started in 1895 with Miss Adelaide Sterling as president. In 1898 it joined the General Federation of Women's Clubs. -
Englewood Housing Authority
The Englewood Housing Authority was created in 1976 with Michael Terrace as the first Executive Director. The organization is made of a seven-member board. The director appoints five, the mayor appoints one, and the Department of Community Affairs appoints one. Originally… -
Rotary Club of Englewood
The Rotary Club is an international service organization. The Englewood branch was founded in 1923. The Englewood branch focuses a lot of its work on local youth. The club also supported many local humanitarian organizations. -
Ideal Elks Lodge #470/Temple #290
The Benevolent Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) or the Elks Lodge is a fraternal order founded On February 16, 1868, in New York City. Fifteen entertainers began gathering to socialize and created a list of rituals and a statement of purpose. The mission of the BPOE is: "To…