Need help connecting with neighbours?
We know it can feel a little awkward connecting with neighbours. Here are resources we’ve created to help you out! If you’ve figured out a neat way to add to your contacts… we’d love to hear what you’re doing!
5 Steps to a Connected Neighbourhood
It can sometimes be awkward to initiate conversations with people you don’t know and ask them to be part of a neighbourhood support group.
Good news! In our years of supporting everyday citizens in connecting with their neighbours, we’ve witnessed a common set of steps many people find the the easiest and most effective:
Step 1 – Find a community buddy
Step 2– Create a social gathering event
Step 3 – Hold a discussion on why your neighbourhood is important
Step 4 – Ask people to download the Good Neighbour App and
Step 5 – Connect with your neighbours.
Sharable Posters/Social Posts
Here is a series of posters you can print on 8.5×11 paper to let your neighbours know you’re looking to connect. You could place them:
- On the community bulletin board of your apartment lobby or laundry room
- Community bulletin board at your mailbox
- Light poles around your neigbhourhood
- Post it in closed groups on social media… gasp! 😉
“Let’s Be Connect Neighbours Who Care: Indigenous”
“Let’s Be Connect Neighbours Who Care: Hug”
“Let’s Be A Connect Neighbourhood: Outdoor Event”
“Let’s Be A Connect Neighbourhood: Young Family”
“Two Neighbours Illustrations”
Illustration of two neighbours chatting, featuring a variety of taglines for you to choose from.
“Get social without the media” to share on social media (JPG)
“Face to face conversation” to share on social media (JPG)
“Relationships are build in person” to share on social media (JPG)
“Love Your Neighbour”
Image of person wearing a ball cap that says “Love Your Neighbour”, featuring a variety of taglines for you to choose from.
“Get Social Without The Media” to share on social media (JPG)
“Connect with your neighbours” to share on social media (JPG)
“Because real relationships are built in person” to share on social media (JPG)
“Two Neighbours Chatting”
Image of two people chatting over a fence, featuring a variety of taglines for you to choose from.
The Good Neighbour App was developed in association with Dalhousie University and Happy Community Project Limited. We are all about real conversations with real people. Questions? Give us a call at (+1) 902-830-6569. We will get back to you within 24hours 8 to 4 Eastern Time.
Recognition & Partners
We have proven the effectiveness of the Happy Community Project Tool Kit. Our success has been recognized internationally by several universities and organizations. Our partners are critical to our success.
