Neighborhood Contact
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Connecting Neighbors Playbook
Your guide to building strong neighborhood programs to reconnection cities and communities.
A nearby neighbor you can rely on in an emergency.
Having a trusted neighborhood contact is one of the strongest predictors of disaster survival and recovery, reduces loneliness while strengthening community identity, and naturally builds bridges across race, age, and income.
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42% of people have a neighbor they can count on in an emergency.
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35% of people belong to a community with whom they share values and experiences.
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28% of people get together with friends and relatives at least twice per week.
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26% of people regularly visit a place outside home and work where other people naturally gather and build informal social ties.
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30% of people belong to a community who do activities together.
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26% of adults regularly give their time, skills, or effort to support a local nonprofit, school, neighbor, or cause.
Our first annual report reveals where everyday social connection is breaking down — and introduces a practical, data-backed blueprint for rebuilding social bonds, trust, and belonging across communities.
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