About the Madison Neighborhood Association

We are a grassroots organization dedicated to enhancing life quality in Southeast Grand Rapids through community engagement and neighborhood revitalization efforts.

Our Mission and Vision

Connecting residents with local institutions and city government to foster collaboration and promote long-term growth in the Madison area since the 1970s.

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Empowering Madison Neighborhood

Together

Join us in enhancing community life and fostering collaboration in Southeast Grand Rapids.

Community-driven, safe, engaged, revitalized.

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Community Engagement Services

Empowering residents through collaboration, safety initiatives, and neighborhood revitalization efforts for a better community.

Neighborhood Revitalization

We focus on enhancing community spaces and fostering a vibrant environment for all residents.

A large mural is painted on the side of a building, featuring a dominant green and beige color scheme. The artwork depicts a group of people engaged in various activities, including climbing a ladder and raising a fist, symbolizing resistance and community action. There's text in German integrated into the design, which emphasizes change and collaboration.

A large mural is painted on the side of a building, featuring a dominant green and beige color scheme. The artwork depicts a group of people engaged in various activities, including climbing a ladder and raising a fist, symbolizing resistance and community action. There's text in German integrated into the design, which emphasizes change and collaboration.

Safety Initiatives

Implementing programs and partnerships to ensure a safe and secure neighborhood for everyone.

A red stop sign sitting under a green street sign

A red stop sign sitting under a green street sign

Community Projects

Enhancing quality of life through neighborhood revitalization and safety.

A vibrant mural covers the side of a brick building, featuring diverse groups of people interacting and expressing joy. The mural includes large, colorful portraits and scenes promoting community and unity. Several cars are parked below the mural.

A vibrant mural covers the side of a brick building, featuring diverse groups of people interacting and expressing joy. The mural includes large, colorful portraits and scenes promoting community and unity. Several cars are parked below the mural.

Safety Initiatives

Promoting collaboration for a safer neighborhood environment.

woman sitting on chair holding leaf

woman sitting on chair holding leaf

Black graffiti spelling 'REVOLUTION' is painted on a textured light green wall above a layer of brown bricks and a paved sidewalk.

Black graffiti spelling 'REVOLUTION' is painted on a textured light green wall above a layer of brown bricks and a paved sidewalk.

A person sitting on grass, holding a sign with 'WE THE MOVEMENT' written on it. Another person nearby with a camera, possibly taking a picture. In the background, people are gathered under a tree with green leaves, with a clear blue sky above.

A person sitting on grass, holding a sign with 'WE THE MOVEMENT' written on it. Another person nearby with a camera, possibly taking a picture. In the background, people are gathered under a tree with green leaves, with a clear blue sky above.

Revitalization Efforts

Working together to restore and enhance community spaces.