3. Share Seasonal Work
Rake leaves, clean gutters, shovel snow, winterize pipes. There are so many ways you can help out your neighbors this season. Offer to assist the elderly in your community or hire teens to help you with these tasks. These practical jobs are great ways to stay connected with neighbors when the temperature drops.
4. Organize Carpools
Even if everyone on your block owns a car, you don’t have to drive alone everywhere. Take notice of popular local events and collaborate with other families for school productions or football games.
5. Share a Holiday Gift
Let your neighbors know you care! It doesn’t have to cost a lot or be Pinterest-worthy DIY. Just a tiny offering to share a little love.
Want some ideas? Consider roasted nuts, candies, hot chocolate mix, flowers, candles or a personal card. Basically, your options are limitless. Spread the love!
6. Host the Holidays During the Holiday Season
Holidays are traditionally family affairs. They can, of course, be very lonely for some people. Immigrants in your neighborhood may particularly feel homesick at the holidays.
Regardless of your own holiday situation, consider celebrating at home this year. Invite neighbors to join you for the festivities. You may be surprised to learn who has no place to go and just how welcome your invitation may be.
Don’t let cooler weather and the fall TV line-up keep you from connecting with your community. Find out what creative ways work for you to continue building relationships.
What’s one way you’ve enjoyed getting to know neighbors?
This article originally appeared on FCS Ministries’ blog. Used with permission.
