Stronger Together by Working Together

The Jackson Association of Neighborhood’s mission is to help strengthen Jackson neighborhoods by working together with government agencies, neighborhood groups, community organizations and other stakeholders to help neighborhoods become more effective at solving problems and improving their communities. To accomplish that mission, our main objective is to identify leaders in every neighborhood in the city. If a neighborhood doesn’t have a current organized group or identified leader, JAN is ready to support local residents to get connected and activated to move forward together.

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Operation Good’s Neighborhood-First Philosophy
Operation Good’s Neighborhood-First Philosophy

As founder of Operation Good, Geno Womack has spent more than a decade building a simple but often overlooked philosophy: neighborhoods are transformed from the inside out. Not from the top down.

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What You Need to Know: Jackson City Council Meeting 8/11/26
What You Need to Know: Jackson City Council Meeting 8/11/26

During the first regular meeting of July, the Council elects its officers for the coming year. Ward 5 Councilman Vernon Hartley was elected President of the Jackson City Council, while Ward 7 Councilman Kevin Parkinson was elected Vice President.

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What You Missed: Voting Rights, New Leadership and More at JAN
What You Missed: Voting Rights, New Leadership and More at JAN

Missed JAN’s August board meeting? Catch up on our conversation with Mississippi Votes about voting rights and civic engagement, important JAN leadership updates, upcoming opportunities and ways to get involved in strengthening Jackson’s neighborhoods.

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The JAN Guide to Planning and Running a Successful Meeting
The JAN Guide to Planning and Running a Successful Meeting

Effective neighborhood meetings do not happen by accident. They require advance preparation, a clear structure, consistent procedures and deliberate follow-up.

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What You Need to Know - Jackson City Council Meeting 7/28/26
What You Need to Know - Jackson City Council Meeting 7/28/26

The Jackson City Council began its meeting by honoring retiring WAPT Chief Meteorologist David Hartman and celebrating the life and legacy of the late Dr. James Clinton Smith, a veteran, pediatrician, educator and longtime community leader.

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Upcoming Community Events

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GPG Financial Literacy Ministry Social Security Seminar
Aug 25
GPG Financial Literacy Ministry Social Security Seminar

Join the GPG Financial Literacy Ministry for a Social Security Seminar on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the GPG Multipurpose Room, 1640 W. County Line Road. Presented by Social Security Administration representatives, this seminar covers benefits, planning, and important information for retirement.

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Scaling Safety Summit: The Blueprint for a Safer Jackson (Day 2, Practitioners Only)
Aug 26
Scaling Safety Summit: The Blueprint for a Safer Jackson (Day 2, Practitioners Only)

Day 2 of the Scaling Safety Summit takes place on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Jackson Convention Center, 105 E. Pascagoula Street. Reserved for Community Violence Intervention and victim/survivor services practitioners. Register at scalesafety.org.

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Coworking Wednesdays: Pop-Up Coworking at Union Station
Aug 26
Coworking Wednesdays: Pop-Up Coworking at Union Station

Come work, connect, and build Jackson at Coworking Wednesdays on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Union Station, 300 West Capitol Street. Enter on Mill Street. Free pop-up coworking sponsored by the Jackson Redevelopment Authority.

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NJC Cares Wednesday Food Box Giveaway
Aug 26
NJC Cares Wednesday Food Box Giveaway

Join NJC Cares for the Wednesday Food Box Giveaway every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at 168 Colonial Drive. Sign-up required. Presented by New Jerusalem Church's Joseph Pantry Food and Clothing Ministry. Sign up via heavenlystore@aol.com.

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NJC Cares Wednesday Clothes and Shoes Giveaway
Aug 26
NJC Cares Wednesday Clothes and Shoes Giveaway

Join NJC Cares for the Wednesday Clothes and Shoes Giveaway every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at 168 Colonial Drive. No sign-up required. Presented by New Jerusalem Church's Joseph Pantry Food and Clothing Ministry. Contact heavenlystore@aol.com for more information.

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Outdoor Household Care Maintenance Class: August 26
Aug 26
Outdoor Household Care Maintenance Class: August 26

Join the City of Jackson and Voice of Calvary Ministries for an Outdoor Household Care Maintenance Class on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Hood Building, 200 South President Street. Practical tips for home exterior maintenance. Contact Jennifer West at 601-960-2006.

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Line Dance Classes at Champion Dance Center
Aug 26
Line Dance Classes at Champion Dance Center

Get moving at Line Dance Classes every Wednesday at 6:30 PM at Champion Dance Center, 1365 Hattiesburg Street. All ages welcome. Just $2.00 per class. Presented by the City of Jackson Department of Parks and Recreation Programming Division. Contact Bridget Archer at 601-918-3797 for more information.

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Disaster Resilience Webinar Series: Planning for Life's Changes and Long-Term Security (Week 4)
Aug 27
Disaster Resilience Webinar Series: Planning for Life's Changes and Long-Term Security (Week 4)

Join Operation HOPE and partners for Planning for Life's Changes and Long-Term Security on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM CT. This free virtual webinar covers estate planning basics, community resources, and building a legacy of stability. Meeting ID 898 5011 6819.

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South Jackson Resilience Hub and Opportunity Center (SJROC) Open House
Aug 27
South Jackson Resilience Hub and Opportunity Center (SJROC) Open House

Join One Voice for the South Jackson Resilience Hub and Opportunity Center (SJROC) Open House on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 5:30 PM at 2909 Oak Forest Drive. Once Marshall Elementary School, this campus is now a hub of opportunity, healthcare, and hope for South Jackson families. Held on the 21st anniversary of Hurricane Katrina as a declaration that our community will always RISE.

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Pecan Tree Park Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting
Aug 27
Pecan Tree Park Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting

Join the Pecan Tree Park Neighborhood Association for their Monthly Meeting held on the last Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM at Lynch Street CME, 2175 John R. Lynch Street. Working together, we can make a difference. For more information, call 769-352-2940.

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