About Us

The East Sacramento Community Association (ESCA) is one of Sacramento’s oldest neighborhood associations. ESCA (formerly the East Sacramento Improvement Association) was formed in 1958 to protect, maintain, and improve the unique blend of residential and commercial features of East Sacramento by representing the neighborhood at the City Planning Commission and City Council.

After 62 years, the board voted in 2020 to change the association’s name to East Sacramento Community Association. The new name is more consistent with our current goals and with the naming of neighborhood associations in Sacramento.

About ESCA

ESCA meets monthly, and the dues are:

  • $15 a year
  • $40 for three years
  • $150 for a lifetime membership

We depend on your dues and donations to maintain the ESCA website and to keep you informed about issues impacting our neighborhood.

ESCA is a non-profit, non-partisan, volunteer-led organization with a 13-member board of directors that meets on the 1st Monday of most months. Members are invited for the Guest Presentation and the Business Sessions.

We also hold General Membership meetings, where our city councilperson typically provides an update on pertinent matters, and other presenters share updates on various projects and issues.

ESCA is well-known for the Sidney Pope Memorial Orchid and Onion Awards, which annually recognize the best and worst of East Sacramento. ESCA is also a co-founder and sponsor of the popular Pops in the Parks concert series.

What is the East Sacramento Area?

Business 80 to the Union Pacific overcrossing on the west and north. The Union Pacific railroad levee on the northeast and east. Highway 50 on the south.

Who Can Join ESCA?

Any person who lives or has a business in East Sacramento may join. To join click on the Membership tab.

Accomplishments 2015 – 2025:

  • Provided forums on issues pertinent to East Sacramento, including candidates forums and ballot measures forums.
  • Issued “East Sac Essentials” providing important information to ESCA members on happenings in the neighborhood.
  • Fundraised for and coordinated the replacement of the Welcome to East Sacramento sign at McKinley Park.
  • Awarded the annual Orchid Award to the best of East Sacramento.
  • Reviewed numerous development projects and made recommendations to the City. Worked with neighbors and applicants to ensure projects fit within the neighborhood.
  • Sponsored and supported Pops in the Park.
  • Supported the City’s General Plan and Community Plan Update in 2023.
  • Sponsored Halloween and Holiday Home Decorating contests.
  • Worked with the City on the Missing Middle Housing initiative and supported the proposal.
  • Engaged with neighbors and the City to address homelessness issues, including support of the sidewalk ordinance adopted in 2022.
  • Provided $500 grants to deserving community organizations, including schools, the East Lawn Children’s Park, and the mural project on Seville Way.
  • Supported transit-oriented student housing and mixed-use projects at Folsom Blvd. and 65th Street.
  • Supported the Sutter Park housing development and addressed neighbors’ concerns.
  • Supported the McKinley Water Vault and worked with the City and community to ensure concerns were addressed and park improvements reflect community desires.

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The ESIA is an IRS-recognized 501 (c) (4) not-for-profit organization DBA the East Sacramento Community Association.