Get Involved in Your Neighborhood
The Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association Needs YOU. 


​After the devastating floods of 2008, a small group of caring neighbors gathered near Cleveland Park to talk about how we could recover, rebuild, and move forward together. From those conversations, the Cleveland Area Neighborhood Association (CANA) was born in 2013. What started as just six or seven committed individuals has grown into a movement that has touched the lives of countless families right here in our neighborhood.

Over the years, CANA has helped to create lasting change. Together, we have:
  • Raised nearly $90,000 to help redesign and rebuild the Cleveland Park playground
  • Hosted National Night Out in partnership with our city’s first responders 
  • Offered free trees of different varieties to over 1,200 households through our partnership with Trees Forever
  • Brought dozens of organizations and hundreds of neighbors together for the annual Community Safety & Wellness Fair
  • Kept neighbors informed and connected when connection was needed most through postcards, email newsletters, and Facebook information, like during the COVID-19 shutdown and the derecho​
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While this doesn’t include all of our community work over the years, these are a few reminders of what is possible when neighbors come together. They show what happens when people decide to invest their time, their voices, and their care into a community worth fighting for. 

Many of the same dedicated neighbors who have carried CANA forward for more than a decade are asking for help. For CANA to continue its mission, to keep building a stronger, safer, more connected Cleveland Area, we need more neighbors like you to step forward and participate in our organization’s efforts. 

This is not just about meetings. It’s about protecting the sense of community that makes our neighborhood special. It’s about ensuring that families today, and the families who will live here tomorrow, have the same opportunities to thrive. It’s about being part of something bigger than ourselves. Your time, your energy, and your ideas matter.
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​Will you join us? Will you help carry this mission forward?
Will you be part of shaping the future of our neighborhood?

Join The Board

We’re looking for a neighbor to lead CANA into what’s next...could it be you? In this role, you’ll help guide our association by leading regular meetings, connecting with neighbors, and representing CANA as a liaison with the City of Cedar Rapids. The President also plays a key role at community events and occasional City meetings, ensuring our neighborhood’s voice is heard. If you’re passionate about strengthening our community and building connections, we’d love to have you join the board. Email us to set up a time to discuss the board service opportunity and learn more about our neighborhood. 

Make a Donation

CANA is 100% volunteer-run, and donations help us keep our neighborhood events and free community programs going strong. We know that not everyone has time to volunteer, and that’s okay. Your financial gift is another meaningful way to make a difference. Every contribution, big or small, helps us create connections, strengthen our neighborhood, and continue traditions that bring our community together. Make a donation today!

Attend Meetings

Our neighborhood meetings are held four times per year. They are held on the third Monday in July, October, February, and May at 7:00pm. We host these meetings in the lower level of Central Church of Christ at 1500 1st Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 (directly across from Cleveland Park). This is a temperature-controlled, handicap accessible location for all neighbors to feel welcome and able to attend.

​These meetings are also typically live-streamed on Facebook. If you aren't already, be sure to follow CANA on Facebook for meeting reminders!

Volunteer

Our neighborhood events bring people together, and we’d love your help to make them a success! CANA is looking for volunteers to join our event committees and assist with favorites like the Easter Egg Hunt, National Night Out, and the Community Safety & Wellness Fair. Whether you enjoy planning, organizing, or lending a hand on the day of, your time and talents will help create memorable experiences for our neighbors. Submit your information here if you're interested in being a part of our volunteer teams!

Connect With Neighbors

Our neighborhood stays connected through monthly meetings, our CANA Facebook page, and monthly email newsletters (sign-up form is below!).

Connect with neighbors through whichever communication method works best for you and your lifestyle.