Lyndale Neighborhood Association

At the Lyndale Neighborhood Association (LNA), our mission is to be the vehicle for our community members to shape their neighborhood. We rely on the generous support of individuals like you to fund essential programs that make Lyndale a better place to live, work, and play.

Your Donation Makes a Difference:

By donating today, you directly support four key areas of our work.

1. Education and Support: Your donation allows us to offer a wide range of free, in-person education programs, including adult English and Computer Basics instruction to English Language Learners in South Minneapolis. In 2023, LNA taught 202 students for a total of 14,950 hours.

2. Community Gardens: Your donation helps us maintain and expand four community gardens in Lyndale. These community gardens provide opportunities for neighbors to maintain plot-based garden beds at affordable rates, create valuable green space in our community, and support the Donation Garden, which produced over 355 pounds of fresh food for a local food shelf in 2023.

3. Business Facade and Activation Grants: Help to improve external marketing materials, such as signs, to better promote their business and improve the curb appeal of the neighborhood. In 2023, LNA provided facade grants to Marigold and Honeycomb, and hosted a Pop-Off event at Kingfield Farmer’s Market.

4. Community Engagement: Building a strong community requires participation and collaboration. Your support enables us to host frequent community events and engagement opportunities to build strong bonds and bridging relationships across Lyndale’s diverse population and housing stock, in addition to publishing key communications keeping neighbors informed about City projects and LNA programs. LNA supported 116 community events and outreach activities in 2023, including events with Somali and/or Spanish translation, geared towards renters, and development outreach activities.

How Your Donation Helps

Your donation of any amount helps support LNA’s efforts to build a vibrant community. For examples of what your donation could do:

• $120 can provide one hour of in-person Somali interpretation services for a community gathering, ensuring language accessibility and inclusion for our community.

• $75 can fund one adult English class of up to 30 students for learners at one of our three locations, providing essential language skills and fostering a supportive learning environment.

• $50 can sponsor one needs-based community garden plot for an entire summer, empowering individuals and families to grow their food.

• $20 can empower learning by providing essential supplies for LNA’s Adult Education students

• $5 can print and distribute 2 copies of the South Nicollet News, ensuring bilingual neighborhood updates reach more residents.

Become a Sustaining Donor

As a sustaining donor, you would be among our most committed supporters who provide a dependable and steady source of income to continue our essential programs, expand our outreach, and foster connections that make Lyndale a vibrant and inclusive neighborhood. 

Hassle-free, automatic giving allows you to spread your giving out over time! Donating automatically helps reduce postage, fundraising, and administrative costs, and increases the impact of your charitable contribution—doing more to help community members shape their neighborhood.

Make a Lasting Impact

Join us in giving back to our community. Your generous donation will enable us to continue our essential programs, expand our outreach, and foster connections that make Lyndale a vibrant and inclusive neighborhood. Whether it's a one-time gift or a recurring contribution, your support makes a difference in our community. 

Your support—no matter the amount—makes a significant difference. Together, we will continue to build a neighborhood where everyone feels a sense of belonging, safety, and pride. 

Thank you for being a vital part of the Lyndale Neighborhood Association.