Connecting with Neighbors and ONE-PS
Approximately half of the neighborhoods have either websites, Facebook or Newsletters. These are great ways to connect to your members. For those neighborhoods which do not have them yet, here are some ways to create a source of communication.
Join Nextdoor.comNextdoor is the private social network for your neighborhood.
Nextdoor is the best way to stay in the know about what’s going on in your neighborhood—whether it’s finding a last-minute babysitter, learning about an upcoming block party, or hearing about a rash of car break-ins. There are so many ways our neighbors can help us, we just need an easier way to connect with them. See the following Nextdoor materials: |
Create a Facebook PageMany neighborhoods find it easy to create a Facebook page. It is much easier than creating a website, and can accomplish some of the same things. By following this link you can give your Neighborhood Organization a voice on Facebook and connect with the people who matter to you. It’s free to set up.
Note: Anyone can create a Page, but only official representatives can create a Page for an organization, business, brand or public figure. www.facebook.com/pages/create.php |
Create a Neighborhood SiteWhat used to demand a great deal of internet knowledge now has become very user friendly. There are many companies out there which will assist you and your organization to create your own website.
There are services which will get you started for free. After you develop your site there will be some minimal costs, depending upon what you chose to create. Some sites worth looking into: |