RCA Priority
Community Engagement
More neighbors at the table, more voices in the work, more pride on every block — the more residents who get involved, the more the Riverside Civic Association can accomplish.
59.1%
of neighbors said "Yes, I'd love to get involved!" when asked about volunteering — and nearly 9 in 10 said yes or maybe
From the question: "Are you willing to volunteer with the Riverside Civic Association?" — 2024 RCA Neighborhood Survey
Why It Matters
Strength in Numbers
Civic power comes from organized residents. The more neighbors involved, the more RCA can accomplish on every other priority.
Neighbors Ready to Help
Nearly 9 in 10 survey respondents are open to getting involved — there's real energy here, waiting for accessible ways to plug in.
A Seat at the Table
When residents speak to City Council and agencies with one organized voice, they're far harder to ignore than scattered individual complaints.
Pride on Every Block
Community events, cleanups, and gatherings help neighbors meet each other, build trust, and take shared pride in Riverside Terrace.
Civic power comes from organized residents. The more neighbors involved, the more RCA can accomplish — turning shared frustrations into shared wins, and a list of priorities into real change on the ground.
What Neighbors Are Saying
These are neighbors' own words from the 2024 RCA Neighborhood Survey, lightly edited for length and shared anonymously.
"Establish a team of residents to meet with City Council on a monthly basis, and follow up on the issues we raised in the survey."
"There's a lack of community support for our civic clubs and super neighborhood."
"We need more community and family engagement opportunities."
"Have a food truck night — invite the community."
"Cleaning up the issue areas — and yes, I will volunteer."
What RCA Is Doing
- →Hosting regular meetings that are open to all neighbors
- →Recruiting members and growing the association's voice
- →Supporting volunteers and committees doing the work across priorities
- →Creating accessible, welcoming ways for every neighbor to participate
How Residents Can Help
- →Become a member of the Riverside Civic Association
- →Invite a neighbor — bring someone new to the next meeting
- →Volunteer for a committee that matches what you care about
- →Attend the next meeting to add your voice and stay informed
Ready to take action? Get involved with RCA or see all the issues we're working on.