NEIGHBORING
How to make a difference at the most local level
What are neighbors?
Neighbors are a special category of relationship.
Neighbors are our built-in community, and they can be one of our most powerful networks. We can sometimes forget this until things like a winter storm or a safety threat remind us of our interdependence.
Not family. Not always friends.
More than acquaintances.
...yet...
Why Know Your Neighbors?
As we face public health crises, climate change, rising rates of loneliness, and economic uncertainty, people are looking for community, belonging, and the
hope that they can make a difference.
Knowing our neighbors gives us a key to all three, plus:
What is Neighboring?
Neighboring is the act of intentionally connecting with the members of your geographic community for the purpose of building a culture of mutual support,
belonging, and resilience.
Example:
2021 and 2023 Winter Storms
What did resilience look like in
communities with and without
"neighboring?"
Modern Neighboring
We can all picture the idyllic community of Mayberry or the “old days” when kids played outside without cellphones and you walked next door to borrow a cup of sugar.
But what does neighboring look like in our modern society?
We're trying to figure that out. Will you join us?
Here are some ideas to get you started...
Neighboring Ideas
The Neighboring Movement
Resources
Resources
The Neighboring Movement
Wichita, KS
www.NeighboringMovement.org
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The Hopeful Neighborhood Project
St. Louis, MO
www.HopefulNeighborhood.org
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www.WereAllNeighbors.org
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Community Renewal Austin
Austin, TX
www.communityrenewalaustin.org