HELLO!

Welcome to THE NORTH CENTER NEIGHBORS ASSOCIATION

Our mission is to strengthen and empower our North Center community by identifying opportunities to help others, hosting events that unite our neighbors and supporting causes that preserve and improve our environment. We also serve as a neighborhood resource to inform our community of what's happening locally.

Founded in 2010, the North Center Neighbors Association (NCNA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit in the heart of Chicago's north side.

LEARN ABOUT NCNA

this is Your community. Be a part of it.

Everyone deserves to live, work and play in a community they love. Here's how you can help make it happen.

Get involved

Join a committee. Help plan a community event. Apply your skills. Volunteer. No matter how much time you can spare, there are ways you can contribute.

GET INVOLVED

become a member

NCNA membership benefits you and the neighborhood. Besides discounts on events and other offers, members serve on committees and vote on issues that shape our community.

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donate

Every dollar makes a difference.

Because NCNA is a volunteer-run 501(c)3 nonprofit, every dollar you donate goes back into our community programs and events.

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You are invited to NCNA's Annual Meeting!

You are invited to NCNA's Annual Meeting: The State of the Neighborhood at Begyle Brewing, located at 1800 W. Cuyler, on Monday, March 10th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

Representative Ann Williams, Senator Sara Feigenholtz, Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen, Representative Hoan Huynh, Jenny Schaffer (19th District Police Council) and Clarie and Susan from BEAT 1911-12 are currently scheduled to speak. They will discuss their work for North Center. Representatives from the offices of Alderman Matt Martin and Congressman Mike Quigley will also share constituent service information. All speakers may change based on scheduling.

During the meeting, the NCNA Board of Directors will present:

📋Our current areas of focus
📝Provide committee and organization updates
🌟Discuss upcoming NCNA events
✅NCNA members will be able to meet and vote on the new board slate
😁Appetizers from Irene's Finer Diner will be served, and a cash bar will be available

The Annual Meeting is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our community leaders, learn about what NCNA is doing, and engage with our board members. You can ask questions and share suggestions on how we can further our mission of improving North Center. Please RSVP below; we look forward to seeing you!

RSVP here!

Join the NCNA Board of Directors!

The mission of North Center Neighborhood Association (NCNA) is to strengthen and empower our community by creating opportunities to help others, hosting events that bring neighbors together, and supporting causes that preserve and improve our environment. Our success in achieving these goals relies heavily on the involvement of the North Center community.

If you live within the North Center boundaries and are a member of NCNA, we invite you to consider serving on our board. Board members serve three-year terms and are responsible for developing and implementing projects that align with NCNA's mission. The only requirement is your commitment to our community.

To apply for an open board position, please complete our New Board Member Interest Form HERE , or if you would like to discuss board membership further, feel free to email or call us at 872-246-1551.