Home | NENA About Resources Events Projects Blog Join Contact Shop More Nokomis East Neighborhood Association Building Community WhoWeAre The Nokomis East Neighborhood Association NENA a 501c3 nonprofit organization serves the four southeast Minneapolis neighborhoods of Keewaydin Minnehaha Morris Park and Wenonah. One of 70 such organizations throughout the City we trace our beginnings back to the mid1980s NENA was incorporated in 1997 with the goals of promoting neighborhood improvement and revitalization and encouraging citizen participation in civic affairs. NENA invests in neighborhood improvements through microgrants builds connections and offers volunteer opportunities through events like our Community Cleanups Food Truck Rallies and Kickball Tournaments facilitates meetings to encourage citizen participation through connections to our elected officials and other local leaders advocates for the interests of the Nokomis East neighborhood and much more. WhatWe Do Resources 1 Housing 2 Transit 3 Schools 4 Parks Rec 5 Environment 6 Businesses 7 Government 8 Faith Neighborhood Happenings One South An emerging initiative that aims to spark new forms of collaboration among neighborhood organizations in South Minneapolis that increases efficiency effectiveness and sustainability.