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Neighbors together

Every gathering starts with an invitation.

A glimpse of neighbors making time for one another. Have a story of your own? Tell us about your first invitation and what happened next.

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A small group gathered outside between apartment buildings, photographed from above
A photo shared alongside a host's first-gathering update.

A first neighborhood hang

They wanted to meet again.

In an update shared with Hey Neighbor, a host described their very first neighborhood gathering.

The starting point
Taking the step to organize a first neighborhood hang.
The first action
Bringing neighbors together outside.
What the host reported
About 20 people showed up, and almost everyone said they would love to meet again soon.

Want to try a first gathering where you live? The free kit helps you choose a place, write an invitation, and plan a simple follow-up.

Plan your first gathering

A glimpse of gathering

This is what showing up can look like.

A table on the lawn, a few chairs, and people making time for one another. Press play for two short moments shared with Hey Neighbor.

A front yard, full of hellos.Neighbors share food, sit in lawn chairs, and chat in a front yard.7 seconds · Silent clip · Press play to watchOpen video directly
A moment on the lawn.A quick look at neighbors gathered by a table on the lawn.3 seconds · Silent clip · Press play to watchOpen video directly

From the neighborhoods

Making room for one another.

Gather inspiration for your own first hello. You can start small: choose a place, invite the people nearby, and spend a little time together.

Neighbors talking in small groups under a tree and canopy in a front yard
A little shade. Time to talk.
Neighbors sharing food around a table beneath a canopy
Something to share.
Neighbors sitting in folding chairs in a grassy park
Pull up a chair.
Neighbors sitting together around a fire pit in a driveway after dark
An evening together.
A group of neighbors talking on a patio overlooking water
Making time for a conversation.
A group of adults and children smiling together on a neighborhood street
Neighbors, together.
Neighbors gathered indoors for a holiday group photo
A reason to get together again.

From real neighbor invitations

A few words can open the door.

These examples are adapted from flyers neighbors shared with us. Borrow the idea, add your own place and time, and make it yours.

You're invited

Front-yard social hour

Bring your own beverage and folding chair. Ice pops provided. All ages and friendly pets welcome!

One hour, a few chairs, and an easy welcome.

You're invited

Pizza get-together

No agenda—come for a minute or 40!

Give people permission to drop by, even briefly.

You're invited

Popsicle open house

I’d love to know my neighbors, so I’m throwing a popsicle party. No RSVP, no pressure. Just come say hi.

Say why you care, then make the invitation simple.

Use the free invitation script

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More from Hey Neighbor.

Watch the short videos on YouTube and Instagram, then bring an idea back to your own neighborhood.

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Your story can help the next neighbor begin.

Tell us what you did, what surprised you, and what happened afterward.

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