Stay Informed. Meet Your Neighbors.
Shape The Place You Live.
Join your neighbors to make everyday life in the Van Vorst Neighborhood easier to navigate, more connected, and more enjoyable, together.
There’s no pressure to volunteer or attend every meeting, participate in whatever way fits your life.
What The VVNA Helps You Do
Understand what’s happening
Learn about development, policy changes, and neighborhood issues before they affect your block.
Connect with neighbors
Meet people who live nearby through social events, gatherings, and shared interests.
Get practical help
Find local resources, safety info, logistics, and neighborhood know-how.
About the VVNA
The Van Vorst Neighborhood Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with an all-volunteer board.
We provide an open forum for neighbors to exchange ideas, stay informed, and take part in shaping the community.
Beyond advocacy, we bring people together to become friends, care for shared spaces, and serve our neighborhood with purpose.
Recent actions:
Advocacy
Candidate Forums
Feedback on Developer Presentations
Information Sessions from City Officials, Community Leaders, & Small Businesses
Social Events
Disco in Van Vorst Park
Movies in the Park
Book Swaps
Holiday Party
Local Tours
Community
Local Food Pantry support
Local Business Spotlights
Community Cookbook
Attend Our General Meetings
Our monthly meetings are where neighbors:
Hear what’s happening locally
Ask questions directly
Help shape next steps
Third Tuesday of every month, 7pm
đź“Ť Barrow Mansion, 83 Wayne Street
đź’» Or via Zoom (Meeting ID: 851 7077 0500)
Come at 6:30pm for a casual pre-meeting mixer.