Civic Association

A civic association is a type of organization whose official goal is to improve neighborhoods through volunteer work by its members. See for examples:

  • American Civic Association (Binghamton)
  • Creedmoor Civic Association - www.creedmoorcivic.org
  • Hong Kong Civic Association
  • Fenway Civic Association
  • Civic Association of Potosí
  • Lake Panamoka Civic Association, www.lakepanamoka.net
  • Ridge Civic Association, www.ridgecivic.org

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