Each year we are contacted by various service organizations and volunteers alike looking to make a difference in the community since 2009.

In October of 2010, we partnered again with the Vermont Street Neighborhood Association (VSNA), Department of Public Works (DPW) and the neighbors to organize the first annual "Crookedest Street" beautification project since 1964.  

The kick-off event was designed to raise awareness to the needs of the sprawling landscape that exists all along both sides of  "twisty hill" which beats Lombard St. by one additional turn.   

In mid- December volunteers gathered early Sunday morning and started cleaning, weeding and removing trash and debris from the top of "twisty hill".  During the clean-up effort volunteers unearthed 2 separate cobble stone paths that had been covered with overgrowth and weeds.  Afterwards, fresh mulch was applied and the area was bagged up and swept clean.

These 1927 stone pathways were created along the 5 curves of the "Crookedest"  street that extend down Vermont for the enjoyment of passerby's.  

They were built and designed back in the 20's by DPW using a voter approved bond for street and wall constructions.  The stone paths were designed as resting stops and view points for visitors and neighbors to enjoy the vast western views and open spaces facing the Mission and Twin Peaks.  

After decades of overgrowth, weeds and dirt most did not realize these paths existed --let alone have access for safe use according to one long-time neighbor who walks the hill regularly for her morning walks.