Established in 1999, the Kennydale Neighborhood Association (KNA) is a group of engaged residents who are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and fostering community spirit in Kennydale, Washington. Our community is comprised of over 2700 homes, with friendly, diverse neighbors that represent a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, ages, experiences, and interests. The Kennydale Neighborhood Association is part of the City of Renton’s Neighborhood Program (http://rentonwa.gov/neighborhoodprogram/). This Neighborhood Program is designed by our city government to promote positive communication between residents and the City of Renton, which: * Supports community involvement making all neighborhoods better places to live * Fosters a sense of community by helping residents address specific concerns * Serves as a vehicle for building successful neighborhoods that reflect positively on the entire community To achieve these goals, the KNA: * Hosts many social and recreational community events, such as the neighborhood garage sale, ice cream socials, paddle board and kayak events, car show, fall food drive, and the annual holiday bonfire, * Promotes civic engagement of our residents through informative quarterly membership meetings, often with guest speakers from our local government, * Maintains and beautifies landscaping in public areas, * Advocates for public safety, and * Unites our neighborhood to confront common concerns.