Lakewood Neighborhood Alliance Inc

Zone Captain/Peer Learning:The Peer Learning Program addresses challenges discovered via data obtained from our residents. 15 residents receive mentoring to develop leadership skills to be utilized in their careers and community. The curriculum focuses on Organizational Problem Solving, broken into 6 components: Awareness, Information Gathering, Analysis, Vision/Plan, Taking Action, Evaluate/Reflect.

Community Quarterback:Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance (LNA) is a community organization based in the Lakeview neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. Our mission is to engage community members, educate them on opportunities and connect them to resources, while advocating for Lakeviews growth and empowerment. We aim to cultivate strong community leadership, develop youth, family, and senior citizen programming, and create a safe and beautiful environment for residents to thrive and position themselves for upward mobility. LNA serves as a community quarterback organization that also works to coordinate services and programs for the benefit of Lakeview residents. We accomplish this through our core program areas: Child and Family Stability Prevention of Displacement Economic Mobility Civic Awareness and Cultural Responsibility Support Student Academic Success (Youth) By engaging residents and building partnerships with local organizations, LNA works to address critical needs like housing, food security, and educational opportunities. LNA promotes community connection and empowerment through events, programs, and services to improve resident wellbeing.