Community building and giving do not have to be relegated to formal events and activities, but can also be a part of every day. Simply taking a moment to greet neighbors and ask how they are doing can go a long way in fostering a connected and vibrant community.
Everyone needs help from time to time, and once families start to build connections with their immediate neighbors, they are likely to start to see small ways that they can help.
Supporting a struggling neighbor by delivering a meal, offering to watch their children for an afternoon, or taking their dog for a walk can solidify strong community bonds. To include more neighbors, websites such as Take Them a Meal offer simple ways to coordinate supporting others through meal delivery.
Websites such as Nextdoor can also help create private online networks for you and your neighbors, creating opportunities to share neighborhood news, ask each other for help, and connect online when you aren't able to connect immediately in person.
