MID-CITY COMMUNITY ADVOCACY NETWORK 

Mid-City CAN is a community-driven organization focused on improving transportation, empowering youth leaders, advocating for juvenile justice, providing health resources, and building community power.

Our mission is to create a safe, productive, and healthy community through collaboration, advocacy, and organizing.

Our non-profit organization was founded on community-driven power when community members and nonprofit professionals came together to address the challenges of crime, food insecurity, and more, in City Heights. Originally known as Mid-City for Youth, Mid-City CAN organized Momentum Teams — community action groups — dedicated to improving the neighborhood.

Today, we mobilize volunteers to address the issues that matter most to our community. Learn more.

WHAT WE'RE UP TO

Mid-City CAN’s workshops bring residents together to share a meal, build connections, and explore how to engage with City Government. Learn more.

Join Mid-City CAN and The AjA Project for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the powerful voices of our 2026 Artivism students! Learn more.

Feature on the ITCH Transportation Justice Moms: What lessons can be learned from Mid-City CAN señoras that draw on culturally-driven activism? Learn more.

Stay in the loop with Mid-City CAN's campaigns and events by signing up for our monthly e-newsletter! Sign up.

Check out our new Community Resources page! Current focus: Know Your Rights when faced by ICE. Learn more.

Learn more about our Impact in 2025 by viewing the report. Learn more.