Thursday's block party in the Westview housing complex will offer games for kids and information for adults.
Most of all, according to the organizer, it will provide a sense of community for a neighborhood that has been plagued by drugs and violent crime in recent years.
"I've heard of these things happening, but I've never dealt with one," said Joy Gilbert, who moved into the neighborhood last December.
The party, which run from 6 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m. on Ross Street between Lanvale Street and Main Avenue.
Activities will include a baby contest, carnival games, face painting and a puppet show, Gilbert said.
Posters promoting beautification of the neighborhood will be displayed and about 25 organizations will set up tables to give information about services raging from voting to child care.