8 Front Doors Challenge

Step 1: Establish Neighborhood Presence

Action Steps!

1. Walk your block, apartment complex, or neighborhood daily for a week.
2. Wave to any neighbors you see!
3. Try other ideas that put you out where neighbors will see you, like gardening, grilling in your front yard, or sitting in a common area at an apartment complex.

Step 2: Find an Ally

Action Steps!

1. Ask a neighbor to host a gathering with you.
2. Review the list of ideas below and start thinking of what kind of gathering you will host.

Step 3: Create a Block Map

Action Steps!

1. Write down the 8 neighbors who you feel most comfortable inviting to your gathering.
2. List everything you know about each neighbor.
3. Determine what kind of relationship you have with your neighbors.

Step 4: Invite Your Neighbors

Action Steps!

1. Make an invitation. Include your phone number and address.
2. Hand deliver each invitation.

Ask neighbors to RSVP so you know who to expect.

1. Tell people how long the party will go.

Step 5: Host Your Party!

Action Steps!

1. Set an agenda for your party. (Example Below)
2. Gather supplies.
3. Send a Thank You note to each person who comes to the gathering.