The NWNNA Mission

Statements of Purpose

  • To foster pride and encourage neighborhood involvement within the Northwest Neighborhood by providing opportunities for the participation in community work and social events.
  • To improve and create a positive image of the Northwest Neighborhood, by endorsing the Association's name, by publicizing the activities and goals of the organization and its members.
  • To encourage and communicate with home owners, tenants, landlords, businesses, religious organizations and government to cooperate for the common good of all.
  • To provide for the safety and security to the people who live in the Northwest Neighborhood.
  • To combat community deterioration and to beautify the Northwest/Time Check section of Cedar Rapids.

Board Community Involvement

The NWNNA Board members are currently involved in a variety of committees, boards, panels, foundations and task forces as volunteers. They are involved in Cedar Rapids city groups, faith-based organizations, non profit charities, athletic organizations, safety and crime prevention groups, youth and hunger, heath and human service committees, supporters of music and the arts, human and animal rights, public service, educational based organizations and political.

NWNNA On Going Missions
  • We have monthly meetings with guest speakers to educate and inform the public on numerous topics and the meetings provide the public an opportunity to ask questions, share ideas and get input from Cedar Rapids city staff and elected officials. We support the City Service Delivery program, where city employees attend events and meetings in neighborhoods to keep lines of communication open for the benefit of everyone in the City of Cedar Rapids.
  • The NWNNA operates the NW Resource Center and it is open to the public on Tuesday and Thursday, from 1pm to 5pm, with a staff person available to assist walk-in visitors. There is up-to-date information available on a variety of agencies and programs to assist inquiring citizens.
  • The NW Resource Center is available for meetings of community groups and organizations, by advance requests.
  • The NW Resource Center is an Iowa Workforce Development “Virtual Access Point”. There are computers for personal use, job applications, food assistance, homework, resumes, etc, and these services are free to the public.
  • We offer free bus tickets for those needing transportation to other agencies, job interviews, etc. and information on applications for reduced cost on public transportation.
  • The NW Resource Center has a Children's Reading Room with free books available for children to take home.
  • The NWNNA has organized and sponsors the Ellis Rockin' Reunion in Ellis Park, since 2014.
  • We have a Welcome Committee for new residents in our area.
  • The NWNNA has a website and email account to help inform the public what is available and taking place in our community.
  • Twice a year we collect used clothing and non perishable food to take to our neighborhood partner Olivet Mission.
  • We have built partnerships with other organizations and agencies to keep each other informed and prevent duplication of services, as will as partnering with other neighborhood nonprofits, the Cedar Rapids Recreation and Parks Department, the Police and Fire Departments to have a free Block Party, as part of community out reach and fun events for the community (in 2014 over 800 families attended).
  • We assist our neighborhood schools with donations toward their fundraising events.
  • We promote and participate in the National Night Out program in the summer.
  • There is continuing attendance of the Cedar Rapids City Council Meetings and relaying back to citizens of information received.
  • The NWNNA works with developers and planners for develop of businesses and residential projects in our NW/Time Check core neighborhood.
  • The NWNNA has continuing relationships with the Cedar Rapids Police Department and the Cedar Rapids Fire Department along with the Public Works.