The Ruxton-Riderwood-Lake Roland Area Improvement Association was formed on January 29, 1953, when a neighborhood organization meeting drew more than 200 residents to adopt a constitution and bylaws. Its purpose was to be a permanent organization on alert for encroachments and threats to community life, to keep residents informed, and to bring community needs to appropriate government agencies.
The Association’s first project was to prevent the new I-83 link from being routed through Ruxton past the L’Hirondelle Club and over Lake Roland. It also vigorously promoted the interceptor sewer line and additional lines to help stop pollution in Lake Roland, and it was active in numerous zoning issues.
The Association’s first officers were: W. Page Dame, chairman of the board; James E. Hooper, president; F. Barton Harvey, Jr., vice president; Charles D. Harrington, treasurer; and Mrs. E. Lawrence Dinning, Jr., secretary and assistant treasurer.
What is the Difference between the Association and GRAF?
Have you ever wondered about the difference between the Ruxton-Riderwood-Lake Roland Area Improvement Association and the Greater Ruxton Area Foundation (GRAF)?
GRAF is classified by the IRS as a 501(c)3, a non-profit foundation structured for charitable and educational purposes, that serves 1,570 residents in the Ruxton area and is focused on beautification and preservation easements in that area. Their mission is to enhance, restore, and preserve the unique qualities and character of Ruxton. Donations to GRAF are tax-deductible. To learn more about GRAF, click here.
Our Ruxton-Riderwood-Lake Roland Area Improvement Association is classified by the IRS as a 501(c) 4, a non-profit social welfare organization; and we serve a much broader area of 3,200 residential homes in the greater Ruxton, Riderwood, and Lake Roland areas that encompasses such neighborhoods as Village Green, Lake Falls, Thornleigh, Rockland Ridge, The Willows, Lake Manor, Ruxton Hill, Woodbrook, Four Winds and many others. The Association’s broader mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance the many Ruxton, Riderwood, and Lake Roland communities through stewardship, education, zoning, and advocacy.
The Association has the authority to advocate on behalf of the community with elected officials and government agencies. For more details of the differences, click this link: The Association and GRAF
To learn more about the Association and the work it does on behalf of your community, click here.