We are College Area Neighborhood Alliance (CANA)

a part of Modesto Neighborhoods, Inc. a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization

Neighbors working together with the City of Modesto to create a safe, clean, family-friendly and vibrant neighborhood. We are a city of great neighbors.

 
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Our Impact

The College Area Neighborhood Alliance takes pride in the positive impact we’ve made on our community since our founding in 2010. Some of our accomplishments are highlighted below—click the Learn More button to explore further. We’re always looking for new ways to enhance our neighborhood and help residents lead happier, safer lives. If you’re interested in getting involved, we’d love to hear from you and welcome your ideas!

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Graceada & Enslen Park Improvements

CANA has been instrumental in bringing improvements to our cities most important outdoor spaces, including supporting rejuvenation of the play structures and helping the city curb issues related to vagrancy and homelessness. Learn more.

Traffic Calming Committee

CANA and the City of Modesto work to improve traffic safety around our schools, parks, and neighborhood. Below are links to the City of Modesto Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Documents.
1.
Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (NTCP) Full Description of Program.
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Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (NTCP) How it works.
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Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Application Fillable Form.

Helping our Schools

CANA has helped raise thousands of dollars to support our 3 local schools in our neighborhood. Join us at our next Taco Tuesday social and fundraiser to do your part as well! Taco Tuesdays are scheduled February - June, and October, November, and December. Check the Calendar.

N.E.A.T. Team

A Park & Recreation program of volunteer CANA neighbors keeping our parks clean.

 
 

Our Programs

CANA is a resource for all College area residents, owners and renters. We provide a neutral forum to share ideas and learn about issues that effect our neighborhood. There is no cost to join. We host many events throughout the year, and also encourage participation in our city and community in a variety of ways.

 

Neighborhood Watch

Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program that enlists the participation of residents in cooperation with law enforcement to reduce crime. A sense of well-being is established by watching out for each other. Learn More
 

Fundraisers

GALA in Graceada (GIG) started in 2019. When the pandemic COVID19 was in full force in 2020, the GALA was redesigned to be a GALA to GO.

CANA holds fundraisers all year to help support our neighborhood schools. Come join us for Tacos on Tuesdays (we take a break in the summer).

Rank Patrol Services

Rank Investigation & Protection, Inc. brings professional and experienced security services. Combating crime is a community effort, one that its administrative staff, with years of law enforcement experience, understands.  Learn More
 

Social Gatherings

We encourage our neighbors to get out and get to know each other! Come to one of our events to meet new friends while re-connecting with others. Be sure to check our Calendar.

 
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Get Involved

Looking for ways to get more involved in your neighborhood and our community? It starts small, with getting to know your neighbors and making connections. From there, you can participate in our events, or start your own! Throw a block party, set up a trivia night, or volunteer! Check out our calendar.

 

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Also, Like our Facebook page to keep informed of activities, meetings, and events.

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Volunteer opportunities

Contact us to find about ways you can help our community. We have many projects going on each year that can use help!

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Make a Donation

You can give online anytime. Your generosity helps strengthen our neighborhood and is deeply appreciated.

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