Neighbors working together with the City to create a safe, clean, family-friendly and vibrant neighborhood.
College Area Neighborhood Alliance (CANA), a part of Modesto Neighborhoods, Inc. a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization
We are proud of our community and happy to see all of our neighbors come out and support local events. We’ll see you at the park!
The College Area Neighborhood Alliance prides itself in having had a profound impact on our beloved community since its inception in 2010. Some of our accomplishments are listed below and we are always looking for ways to improve our environment and help our residents lead happier and safer lives. If you are interested in helping our community, please reach out and we can try to make all of our goals a reality.
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.
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.
2. Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (NTCP) How it works.
3. Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Application Fillable Form.
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. Click on Events/Calendar at the top of the page.
A Park & Recreation program of volunteer CANA neighbors keeping our parks clean.
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
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 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
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.
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 to host a Sundays in Graceada event!
Also, Like our Facebook page to keep informed of activities, meetings, and events.
Contact us to find about ways you can help our community. We have many projects going on each year that can use help!
You are now able to donate on-line. Each donation is greatly appreciated.
