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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Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi Feeding Futures Community Distribution: Household Supplies
Aug 22
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi Feeding Futures Community Distribution: Household Supplies

Join the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Mississippi for the next Feeding Futures Community Distribution on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Sykes Unit, 470 Sykes Road. This distribution features household supplies. First come, first served, with a limit of one box per car. Made possible by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

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Youth Entrepreneurship Hub by Lady Godiva Productions
Aug 22
Youth Entrepreneurship Hub by Lady Godiva Productions

Empower your young entrepreneur at the Youth Entrepreneurship Hub on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Refill Jackson Initiative, 136 S. Adams Street. Ages 12 to 18 will learn entrepreneurship basics and put them to work in a real youth vendor market. Registration is $20 and includes vendor space. Only 50 spots available.

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Farish Street Book Fair: Inspiring the Next Generation Through Reading
Aug 22
Farish Street Book Fair: Inspiring the Next Generation Through Reading

Celebrate books, literacy, and opportunity at the Farish Street Book Fair on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Farish Street Courtyard, near 207 N. Farish Street. Enjoy free books, meet local authors, children's activities, music, games, and community resources. Hosted by the Jackson Redevelopment Authority and Mississippi Main Street Association. Visit www.jrams.org for more information.

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Outdoor Household Care Maintenance Class: August 24
Aug 24
Outdoor Household Care Maintenance Class: August 24

Join the City of Jackson and Voice of Calvary Ministries for an Outdoor Household Care Maintenance Class on Monday, August 24, 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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Scaling Safety Summit: The Blueprint for a Safer Jackson (Day 1)
Aug 25
Scaling Safety Summit: The Blueprint for a Safer Jackson (Day 1)

Join Day 1 of the Scaling Safety Summit on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Jackson Convention Center, 105 E. Pascagoula Street. Open to all attendees. Register at scalesafety.org.

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