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 PotosÃ
- Lake Panamoka Civic Association, www.lakepanamoka.net
- Ridge Civic Association, www.ridgecivic.org
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