The Vine Neighborhood Association is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the overall quality of life in the Vine Neighborhood. We seek to do so by building long-term residency, encouraging the renovation and preservation of our historic homes, supporting economic success, enhancing safety and security, reducing density, promoting volunteer activism, and building community by joining neighbors together.
Want to help? We meet at the VNA office at 814 S. Westnedge every third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm, and we are powered by a number of volunteer committees which also meet regularly. All are welcome!
Our Committees:
Executive Committee:
A meeting of the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and Executive Director of the VNA. Meets at the VNA on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm. Open to the public.
Community Care:
Formerly known as “Neighborhood Watch,” this is a meeting of board and community members interested in the safety and community wellbeing of the Vine Neighborhood. It’s occasionally attended by a Kalamazoo Public Safety Officer to give community members a direct line of communication with KDPS.
Housing:
A meeting of board and community members interested in improving conditions for neighborhood residents and securing stable, affordable housing for all. Currently hard at work on an initiative to help residents fix their sidewalks and make them more accessible.
Events:
A meeting of board and community members interested in planning events in the neighborhood. Also oversees the publication of the Vine Line newsletter. If you’d like to host an event at the VNA or rent out the VNA office for an event, contact events@vineneighborhood.org.
Fundraising:
A meeting of board and community members working on writing grants and securing other funding for the VNA. Contact info@vineneighborhood.org to get involved.
Property Management:
A meeting of board and community members working with VNA staff to manage and maintain the building assets of the Association.
Technology: A committee of board members and volunteers to help with the management of the VNA’s technology needs. Contact technology@vineneighborhood.org for more info.