Take A Class
Develop a skill while meeting people who share your
interests and passion for learning. Most community
colleges offer inexpensive classes on a variety of topics. To
search for one in your area, visit the American Association
of Community Colleges website or Schools In Canada.com.
Attend An Event
Search for a live event in your area at Eventbrite.com. Be
strategic about the type of event you choose to attend. For
example, it may be harder to meet people at a large festival
or concert. A retreat or a networking event could offer more
opportunities for one-on-one interaction.
Share Your Stuff
“Sharing communities” facilitate the free exchange of goods
among neighbors to reduce consumption and keep usable
items out of landfills. Nonprofit groups like The Freecycle
Network and Little Free Library are made up of people who
are giving (and getting) stuff for free in their own towns and
neighborhoods.
Support A Community Garden
Not only do community gardens beautify a neighborhood,
they also foster community, conserve resources and
reduce family food budgets. Visit the American Community
Gardening Association website to search for a community
garden in your neighborhood.
Carpool With A Coworker
Carpooling presents an opportunity to form a bond with
co-workers and/or neighbors during your daily commute.
A new wave of carpooling websites and apps aim to
revolutionize the way we commute by making it easier and
more convenient to carpool. Kangaride Local, Scoop and
Waze Carpool are just a few examples. Check to see if any
of these are available in your local area.
Participate In World Neighbors Day
The organizers behind World Neighbors Day promote it
as “an invitation to share a moment with your neighbors,
to get to know each other better and develop a real sense
of community.” Participants are encouraged to organize
gatherings with their neighbors to build relationships that
“form the fabric of our communities.” Whatever you do, be
sure to make your gathering inclusive and welcoming to all.
Be A Good Neighbor
As with anything in life, you
will get out what you put in.
It can take time to build lasting
and meaningful friendships with
your neighbors, but the effort
you make is likely to pay off
tenfold. The tried-and-true
way to make friends, grow
your support system and get
engaged in your community?
Be a good neighbor yourself.
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