by Jonathan Carone | Apr 17, 2024 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors, Imagine the Possibilities, Neighborhood Well-being
What’s going on in your front yard? If your answer is along the lines of “It looks nice, but I never spend time there” or “I’m keeping my grass alive, and that’s about it,” then now may be a good time to rethink what you do with that semi-public,...
by Jonathan Carone | Feb 12, 2024 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors, Pursue the Common Good
Several Februaries ago while on a walk in my neighborhood, I noticed that one of my neighbors had decorated her windows with red and pink paper hearts. It was a seemingly simple act, yet it carried a message of love and connection amidst the dark and gloomy days of...
by Jonathan Carone | Dec 12, 2023 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors, How-to
Finding ways to bring neighbors together and foster a sense of community is more important than ever in a world that can seem fast-paced and disconnected. One impactful way to do so is by creating a snack board that can be shared with friends and neighbors during...
by hopefulneighbo | Jul 18, 2023 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors, How-to, Imagine the Possibilities
Storytelling is as old as time. It’s how we share our history, wisdom, and experience with the world. Elders across the generations use storytelling to pass on the things they know, the things they’ve seen, and the mysteries still to be explored by those who are...
by hopefulneighbo | Jun 27, 2023 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors, How-to, Neighborhood Well-being
If you’ve ever had a new family move in near your home, you’ve had the chance to give them a welcome kit or welcome basket of some type. Do not miss the opportunity to welcome a new neighbor! I recently heard from a family that moved and was not welcomed by their...
by hopefulneighbo | Jun 6, 2023 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors
While we may send out blanket event invitations to people in our neighborhood, the reality is the space we create communicates to folks if they belong or not. Here are five things to consider when hosting an inclusive neighborhood potluck dinner or event. 1. A Clear...
