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CANDO

About CANDO

Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization, also called CANDO, is a nonprofit neighborhood organization serving the Central neighborhood of Minneapolis. The Central neighborhood sits between Lake Street, Chicago Avenue, 38th Street, and I-35W. CANDO works to support residents, strengthen community connections, and help preserve the cultural heritage of the neighborhood, including the area around 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.

CANDO logo for the Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization featuring colorful abstract map shapes.
CANDO logo for the Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization featuring colorful abstract map shapes.

What CANDO Offers

CANDO offers neighborhood resources, community updates, local events, resident support, community education, youth environmental opportunities, eviction defense resources, facade improvement grants, and the Plant-Grow-Share program. Their work supports residents, small businesses, families, and community members through advocacy, education, organizing, and neighborhood-based programming.

Diverse community gardeners holding fresh produce under a Plant-Grow-Share banner for urban agriculture.
Diverse community gardeners holding fresh produce under a Plant-Grow-Share banner for urban agriculture.

Why CANDO

CANDO is a helpful place for people who want to learn more about the Central neighborhood, connect with local resources, or understand the community work happening near George Floyd Square. Their organization helps support neighborhood voices, local investment, community care, and efforts that protect the culture and future of the area.

Diverse group of community members posing for the Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization CANDO.
Diverse group of community members posing for the Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization CANDO.

Where to Find CANDO

You can find CANDO at 3400 Park Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Friday: 10 AM–3 PM
Saturday–Sunday: Closed

yellow flowers on the garden
yellow flowers on the garden

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