OUR HISTORY

Once farmland for dairy and cotton, the Claremont Addition grew into a thriving East Dallas neighborhood in the 1950s and ’60s. Many families raised their children here and attended Bayles Elementary, Dallas’s oldest DISD school, founded in 1856 and still serving our community today.


Established in 1994, the Claremont Addition Neighborhood Association (CANA) works to strengthen community ties, enhance quality of life, and promote neighborhood pride and beautification. CANA also helped inspire the Ferguson Road Initiative (FRI), dedicated to building a strong and vital Far East Dallas.

CANA supports Bayles Elementary and local nonprofits, hosts events that connect neighbors, and continually works to make our neighborhood even better.

 

Please join us—become a member, volunteer, and help keep Claremont a place we’re proud to call home.


SOCIAL EVENTS

National Night Out Block Party
Each fall, neighbors gather for the CANA Block Party, part of the nationwide National Night Out celebration. It’s a Saturday evening of food, fun, and friendship—bringing our community together.


Wine Walks
Held about twice a year, the CANA Wine Walk is a relaxed evening of strolling from house to house, enjoying wine, laughter, and great conversation. Each stop features a volunteer host—a great way to meet new friends and neighbors.

Community Events
CANA also hosts seasonal favorites like the Christmas Lights Tour, Community Garage Sales and other neighborhood gatherings throughout the year. Stay tuned for updates and event announcements!

 

 

NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION

Yard of the Month

CANA celebrates neighbors who take pride in their homes and create standout yards that make our community shine.

Community Cleanups

Volunteers regularly join together to pick up litter and debris throughout Claremont, helping keep our parks, streets, and school areas clean and welcoming.

Claremont Marker

Our neighborhood marker features year-round plantings maintained by dedicated volunteers. If you’d like to help with watering or upkeep, visit our Volunteer page and select Beautification.

 

Pet Waste Stations
 at Bayles
CANA provides biodegradable bags and helps maintain pet waste stations around Bayles Elementary to keep our neighborhood clean. Donations and volunteer help are always appreciated to support these efforts.

 

LEADERSHIP

2026 CANA EXECUTIVE BOARD 

  • Interim President: Alyson Black
  • Past President: Debbie Shaw
  • Secretary: Rob Brown
  • Treasurer: Bryan Billingsley
  • Board members: Christina Smith, Chris Garcia, Preston Wilms
  • Community Liaison / Ferguson Road Initiative: Vikki Martin
  • Bayles Liaisons: Karla Chevez and Nidia Tafoya


Want to get involved? We welcome new board and committee members with open arms. Whether you have an hour to spare or more, there's a way you can help improve our community, and get to know your neighbors. Click here to submit our Volunteer Interest form.