LNA’s Sustainable Membership Program allows LNA’s supporters an easy, safe, and reliable way to financially support their neighborhood organization. The program will provide LNA with a consistent and predictable level of support that will help support our efforts to create a safe, vibrant, sustainable community by helping us develop strong year round programming, by increasing the support we receive, and by helping balance our cash flow throughout the year.
Strategic Vision
Vision - Create a safe, vibrant, sustainable community.
Mission - The Lyndale Neighborhood Association is a diverse community driven organization that brings people together to work on common issues and opportunities to ensure all community members have the opportunity to live, work, and play in a safe, vibrant, and sustainable community.
LNA’s goals for 2009 to 2011
- Be the ‘go-to’ resource for the neighborhood
- Have an active diverse cross-section of community members working to improve their neighborhood
- Engage community members to actively work to improve the neighborhood
- Have the human, financial, and organizational resources necessary to accomplish its goals
Lyndale Awards
- Neighborhoods, USA Gold Level Award for the Lyndale Neighborhood News (2011)
- Community Partner Award from the Lake Street Council (2009)
- Minneapolis Arts Commission Award for Celebrating the City through Public Art for the Walldogs on Nicollet project (2008)
- Minneapolis Blooms Award presented to the Lyndale Environment Committee for the
- Lyndale Community Rain Garden
- First Place (2006, 2007)
- Certificate of Appreciation (2008)
- Strong Communities Award to Laura Johansson for her outstanding community service by the Blaisdell YMCA (2001)
- Fostering Agency Excellence Award by the United Way in recognition of fostering outstanding program excellence, community involvement, and integrated service delivery (2001)
- Best Community Building Project by NRP Neighborhood Conference for Lyndale Initiatives: Block Clubs Deluxe, Mujeres Latinas en Accion, Youth Leadership Initiative (2001)
- Neighborhood of the Year by Neighborhoods USA (1999)
- Do Something Brick Awards to Joseph Barisonzi (1997)
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Lyndale Sustaining Membership
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LNA’s Sustainable Membership Program all about?
LNA’s Sustainable Membership Program allows LNA’s supporters an easy, safe, and reliable way to financially support their neighborhood organization. The program will provide LNA with a consistent and predictable level of support that will help support our efforts to create a safe, vibrant, sustainable community by helping us develop strong year round programming, by increasing the support we receive, and by helping balance our cash flow throughout the year.
After discussion at the November Board and General Membership Meetings, the LNA Board choose to send the following letter to the Mayor and City Council on the proposed 2012 City of Minneapolis Budget. You can download a copy of the letter here
. To learn more about the City's proposed budget go to http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/finance/ to contact the Mayor or City Council Members go here.
Please support the Lyndale Neighborhood Association on Give to the Max Day! Give to the Max Day is a day for Minnesotans to come together to raise as much money as possible for nonprofits in 24 hours – starting at midnight on November 16 through midnight on November 17. By engaging as many donors as possible to give to their favorite Minnesota charities in one day – Give to the Max Day — GiveMN.org is showcasing Minnesota's unparalleled generosity to the world!
Childcare Providers for the Lyndale ESL Program
Position Announcement
The Lyndale Neighborhood Association (LNA) is an award winning, nationally recognized community-based organization in South Minneapolis on the cutting edge of community development. LNA is currently seeking two energetic people who are well organized, reliable, and trustworthy to work as the Childcare Providers for the Lyndale English as a Second Language (ESL) Program.
The Lyndale ESL Program will offer a multi-level ESL class free of charge to area adults. The class will provide life skills English instruction with a focus on community resources. Free childcare will be integral to the success of the program, allowing neighborhood parents to participate in the program.
The Lyndale Neighborhood Association (LNA) is an award-winning, nationally recognized community-based organization in South Minneapolis on the cutting edge of community development. LNA is currently seeking an experienced community leader to serve as LNA’s Community Organizer for the Somali/East African Community.
We are currently seeking a part-time Community Organizer to help LNA build connections between Somali and nonSomali community members in Lyndale. The organizer will work with the Somali community to identify issues and opportunities facing the community and to help develop programs, services, and activities that meet the community’s needs. The position’s primary function is to ensure that the Somali community in Lyndale are active participants in LNA’s work to improve the quality of life in the neighborhood.
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Upcoming Events
February General Membership
Monday, February 27At this meeting we will hear from participants in this year’s Lyndale Women’s Leadership Program, discuss and potentially vote on proposed Community Action Plan for a Children’s Theater Workshop this summer in Lyndale, and hear about what’s going to happen at this year’s Open House
Lyndale Open House
Thursday, March 22Join us on Thursday, March 22nd for the 2012 Lyndale Open House. We'll have great food from local restaurants, fun carnival games for the whole family, a silent auction, and all the information you could possibly want about what's happening in your neighborhood.
Volunteer Special
Childcare Superhero
Both the Women’s Leadership and ESL Programs provide childcare enabling community members who would otherwise be unable to attend. Be a superhero and volunteer as a childcare assistant! We need helpers Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-7:30 and every other Friday from 5:15-8:30. Contact Aryca at 612-824-9402 ext. 26 for more information!
2011 Lyndale Sponsors
Please take a moment to thank the following neighborhood businesses for sponsoring the Lyndale Neighborhood Association during 2011.
Community Builder
Lake Wine and Spirits
404 W. Lake Street
Amigo Service Center
3544 Lyndale Ave
Bryant Lake Bowl
810 W Lake St
Amigo Service Center
3544 Lyndale Ave
Whittier Clinic
2810 Nicollet Ave
Neighborhood Partner
Cause Spirits & Soundbar
3001/3005 Lyndale Ave
Gray’s Leather
3401 Nicollet Ave
Redeemer Health and Rehab Center
625 W 31st
Butter Bakery Cafe
3544 Grand Avenue
Champion's Sports
Bar & Grill
105 W Lake St.
Good Neighbor
Wings and Seafood
To Go
3404 Nicollet Ave
New Money Express
108 E Lake Street
State Farm Insurance
3430 Nicollet Avenue
Franklin National Bank
2100 Blaisdell Ave
