NECAA - Your voice to the city

North East Citizens Action Association (NECAA) is a volunteer‑driven group of neighbors working together to build community pride and strengthen the place we call home. Our goal is simple: to enhance and preserve a safe, attractive, and prosperous neighborhood where everyone can live, work, and play.

We believe in connecting neighbors, supporting local businesses, and creating a community where people feel informed, welcomed, and involved.

Who We Are

NECAA has been active since the 1980s, when rapid urban development inspired residents to come together and shape the future of our neighborhood. Today, we represent more than 2,000 households and over 11,000 residents across a vibrant, diverse area of northeast Grand Rapids.

Within our borders, you’ll find:

• Parks and green spaces (more than any other area in the city!).

• Public and private schools, universities, and the Kent ISD.

• A library, fire station, community garden, and local businesses.

• Grocery stores, retail, dining, and light manufacturing.

• Public transportation, bike lanes, and quick access to I‑196 and M‑44.

We’re less than fifteen minutes from downtown, the Medical Mile, and the airport - offering the best of city convenience with the feel of an established, people‑friendly neighborhood.

Our Boundaries

• North: Knapp St.

• South: I‑196

• East: M‑44 (East Beltline)

• West: Fuller Ave.

Get Connected. Get Involved.

We’re a welcoming community, and there’s always room for more neighbors to join in. Whether you want to:

• Meet fellow residents

• Support community outreach

• Share ideas for neighborhood improvements

• Help distribute newsletters

Your involvement strengthens the fabric of our community and the neighborhoods that are NECAA.

We invite you to join us and help shape the future of Northeast Grand Rapids.

NECAA is built by neighbors, for neighbors — and there’s always room for you.  

Whether you’ve lived here for years or you’re new to the “Upper East Side,” your voice and presence matter. Join us in strengthening community pride, supporting local businesses, and keeping our neighborhood safe, welcoming, and connected.

Ready to get involved?  

Attend a meeting, volunteer to help distribute newsletters, share ideas, or simply introduce yourself at a community event. Every small action helps shape the future of Northeast Grand Rapids.

We’re glad you’re here — and we can’t wait to meet you!