The most important part of the GNL is its members.
Join the Ghent Neighborhood League and be part of the energy, advocacy, and community spirit that make Ghent such a special place to live. Stay connected with neighborhood news, meet your neighbors, support local projects and events, and help shape the future of our historic community. Whether you want to volunteer, stay informed, or simply belong, there is a place for you here.
Membership is open to any resident of the Ghent Neighborhood, both renters and home owners.
Membership is $25 per year and enables us to run our website, host our events, and advocate for our neighborhood. Please join us!!!
Join Norfolk Virginia’s Ghent Neighborhood League
as we promote activities that foster a sense of community. From social events and sustainable beautification initiatives to informative meetings and symposia we look to bring all residents of Ghent together in support of our beloved historic neighborhood. Our monthly meetings are the third Wednesday of most months and our calendar features upcoming events.
The Ghent Neighborhood League exists to unite a vibrant community of residents by promoting inclusivity, supporting thoughtful growth and fostering civic pride. We are dedicated to advocating for the needs and aspirations of our neighborhood, preserving its heritage and creating a welcoming environment for all who call Ghent home. Through active engagement and collaboration we work to enhance our quality of life and ensure Ghent remains a model neighborhood in Hampton Roads.
All are welcome!
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GNL Upcoming Events!
June Neighborhood Meeting 06/17 6:00 PM
Join us Wednesday, June 17th at 6:00 PM at the Fred for our monthly membership meeting. We’ve got a full roster of wonderful speakers and lots of news and updates to share. plus election results.
You don’t need to be a member of the GNL to join us at our meetings. All are welcome!
July Community Cleanup celebrating the 4th of July! We’re meeting at Fred Heutte Garden at 8am to clean up Ghent.
Grabbers, vests and bags are provided by Keep Norfolk Beautiful. Come make a difference with this important work!!!
Join us for our Monthly Ghent Social on Friday, June 19th from 6–8 PM at The Ghent.. There is no agenda, no program, just neighbors gathering, catching up, and enjoying a relaxed evening together in one of Ghent’s favorite spots.
Whether you are new to the neighborhood or have lived here for years, this is a wonderful way to connect, share stories, and strengthen the sense of community that makes Ghent so special. Stop in for a drink, bring a friend, and spend a little time with the people who make our neighborhood feel like home.
Bring Donations for For Kids backpack and school supply drive to May, June, and July neighborhood meetings and we’ll get them to For Kids for you.
Thank you so much for donating to this important cause. The cost of a full kit of school supplies can be prohibitive, so anything and everything helps!!!
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About Ghent
The Ghent Neighborhood in Norfolk is the area generally bound by Llewellyn Avenue and Duke Street to the East, 20th Street to the North, Hampton Boulevard to the West and Brambleton Avenue to the South. Membership in the GNL is open to all renters and property owners within this area.
Ghent is an historic, urban, vital and diverse neighborhood of single family homes, apartments and commercial properties. Shopping and dining out are very convenient in our neighborhood.
Founded around 1890 as a bedroom community for downtown Norfolk, Ghent is one of the most widely known of Hampton Roads many neighborhoods. Flanked by the Chrysler Museum, the Harrison Opera House and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Ghent regularly welcomes visitors from all over the region. More About Ghent, Norfolk, Va.
