Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization

Located in Minneapolis, the Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization is a neighborhood organization and 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the Central neighborhood. It connects neighbors and business owners with resources, opportunities, and one another. Its Plant-Grow-Share program offers gardening education and food sharing through grassroots food justice work, with volunteers welcome on a rolling basis. The organization also supports anti-racist organizing through the South Central Minneapolis Antiracism Collective, a partnership among four neighborhood groups and other community partners. Renters can access support to understand their rights through CANDO's partnership with HOME Line. CANDO communicates with neighborhood organizations and groups about issues including affordable housing, safety, and livability, and helps residents make their voices heard by government officials. It also maintains a community calendar featuring neighborhood events and meetings.