Fwd: Bring immediate neighbors closer together through intentional meetups right on their own block
Benjamin Keith
From: Scales, DeLena P. <DPSc...@columbus.gov>
Date: Mon, Jun 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Subject: Bring immediate neighbors closer together through intentional meetups right on their own block
To:
resources for a community building initiative available to your organization and your neighbors. It's called Kindness Close To Home from the Center for HumanKindness at The Columbus Foundation.
Community groups are encouraged to promote this to their residents as a simple way to bring immediate neighbors closer together through intentional meetups right on their own block. Why? Because communities with a stronger social fabric have been proven to be happier, healthier, safer and more resilient.
How can you get involved or support? Here's (3) simple ways:
1. Share in your upcoming communications (via social media, in newsletter, and/or at your next meeting) -- sample text and promotional images attached
2. Register yourself and/or encourage other residents to sign-up to host their immediate neighbors for a social gathering on your block/floor/building >>> registration link
o Hosts will receive a $25 Kroger gift card and a mailed toolkit (including door hanger invitations, name tags, sidewalk chalk, and more) after attending a virtual Neighboring 101 onboarding session
3. If your neighborhood association is a nonprofit or can utilize a nonprofit fiscal agent, apply for up to a $1,000 grant for a larger community neighboring initiative >>> application link
Learn more: columbusfoundation.org/kcth
Sample copy for social media, newsletters, etc ... images attached
· Kindness Close to Home, an initiative of the Center for HumanKindness, is designed to help community members spark genuine connections right where they live. Learn more about how you can get involved by hosting a casual gathering with nearby neighbors and reserve your FREE host kit (while supplies last): columbusfoundation.org/kcth
· Spreading #KindnessCloseToHome with your neighbors builds a stronger, safer, and healthier community for everyone! Learn more about how you can get involved by hosting a casual gathering with neighbors and reserve your FREE host kit (while supplies last): columbusfoundation.org/kcth.
· This summer, the Center for HumanKindness at The Columbus Foundationwants to support you in spreading #KindnessCloseToHome with a FREE neighborliness kit. This kit includes supplies to host your own gathering with your neighbors, like invitations, name tags, a welcome banner, planning tips, and more. Register for your FREE neighborliness kit today, while supplies last, and it will be mailed to your home. Learn more at: columbusfoundation.org/kcth
Appreciate your time and consideration -- I'm happy to jump on a call with you or another team member if you have any questions.
De Lena P. Scales, MPA, TRCC II
Department of Neighborhoods
Neighborhood Program Specialist, Linden
