South Omaha Neighborhood Alliance

South Omaha Neighborhood Alliance

History of SONA

The South Omaha Neighborhood Alliance(SONA) was formed in 1965 in an effort to improve the South Omaha community, to promote interest, education, and involvement of citizens in an effort to secure the best possible neighborhoods for all the residents. In 1996, the South Omaha Neighborhood Action and Response (SONAR) was created to strengthen and support, through unity, the efforts of individual neighborhood organizations to improve the quality of life in South Omaha. Near the end 1997, SONAR and SONA merged to best serve the common goals of improving the quality of life in South Omaha.

SONA's Accomplishments

SONA has worked hard to create and enhance the viability of the South Omaha community. Some of its accomplishments include:
1. Closing and clean-up of the Wilson Packing Plant
2. City ordinance to require mandatory classes for problem landlords
3. Closing and clean-up of Wally’s Wheels
4. US Justice Department’s “Walk the Talk” project near 30th and S Street
5. March against drugs and prostitution on Leavenworth and Park Avenue
6. Ivy Project – working with City officials and police to plant and grow ivy to reduce graffiti on businesses
7. Annual SONA Awards to recognize outstanding efforts in and of the South Omaha neighborhood area
8. Hosting a candidate forum for City Council candidates in Districts 3 and 4 as well as Mayoral candidates

SONA Meetings

SONA meets the first Thursday of every month except for January and July at 7:00 P.M. SONA will hold an Annual Meeting open to the public in November. We encourage all South Omaha neighborhood associations to appoint a representative to attend our meetings.

Email us
SouthOmahaNeighborhoods@hotmail.com

Links

Neighborhood Center for Greater Omaha

About our association

About SONA

South Omaha Neighborhood Alliance(SONA) is a coalition of over 30 neighborhood groups from the Missouri River to 72nd Street and Harrison to Dodge Street – working together to improve South Omaha.

SONA's Mission

The mission of SONA is to enhance South Omaha neighborhoods through communication, community collaborations, empowering families, and promoting positive perceptions.

SONA's Vision

SONA hopes to utilize local organizations and government to enhance the quality of life in the South Omaha community by raising awareness for neighborhood empowerment.

Email us
SouthOmahaNeighborhoods@hotmail.com

Links

Burlington Road Neighborhood Association
Columbus Park Neighborhood Association
Deer Park Neighborhood Association
Field Club Neighborhood Association
Ford Birthsite Neighborhood Association
Hanscom Park Neighborhood Association
Leavenworth Neighborhood Association
Spring Lake Neighborhood Association
Karen Western Neighborhood Association