We're thrilled to see our Connect & Prepare and Neighbours Helping Neighbours programs featured in this guide from @iclei-canada.bsky.social!

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"Community climate resilience starts with people" - we couldn't have said it better ourselves. Check out @iclei-canada.bsky.social's recently published resource, 'Stronger Together,' and keep an eye out for an HNC + @resilientneighbourhoods.ca mention! ;) icleicanada.org/project/stro...

The #CRDConnectionInAction campaign has come to a close! A huge thank you to our partner organizations and everyone who organized a gathering, attended an event, or took one small step toward knowing their community better. 📖 Read our campaign wrap-up: buff.ly/BvOiDtB

Connection in Action: What we built together

Reflecting on six weeks of exciting events, gatherings, and neighbourly action across the Capital Region.

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Paul was new to the Island and wanted to connect with other dads at his kids' jiu jitsu class. So he invited a few to the playground. "It was wonderful and fascinating to hear about the other dads' personal interests and projects." 📖 Read Paul's story: buff.ly/wthVINS #CRDConnectionInAction

From jiu jitsu sidelines to playground party: A Connection in Action story from Paul

An impromptu invitation turned familiar faces into friends.

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What if finding your community was as easy as showing up to a fair? Aimee's group is planning a low-pressure "club day" where residents can browse local groups, volunteer opportunities, and support services. 📖 Read Aimee's story: buff.ly/XQjxIxw #CRDConnectionInAction

A community fair for finding your people: A Connection in Action story from Aimee

Designing a low-pressure space where people can make new connections.

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Susana hosted a few potlucks when she moved in. Her neighbours exchanged numbers. Then keys. When a flood hit while she was away, they let themselves in and saved her belongings. "All this would not have happened without those potlucks." 📖 Read her story: buff.ly/lD4U9VM #CRDConnectionInAction

Lucky potlucks: A Connection in Action story from Susana

A few shared meals grew into a building-wide network of support.

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Andrea just moved in a few months ago. Since then: a borrowed wrench, childcare from upstairs neighbours, and eggs and a tomato plant from a neighbour's mom. "All of these gestures have made me feel really welcomed." 📖 Read her story: buff.ly/ss6mZkt #CRDConnectionInAction

Thanks for making me feel welcome: A Connection in Action story from Andrea

Small acts of kindness turned a new address into a real community.

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When Martin slipped in his bathroom and couldn't get up, it was his next-door neighbour who came to the rescue — climbing a ladder, calling an ambulance, and packing his bag. "Knowing and trusting each other already was a major help." 📖 Read Martin's story: buff.ly/Vnu63lv #CRDConnectionInAction

Saved by a neighbour: A Connection in Action story from Martin

When a fall left Martin in need of help, a trusted neighbour made all the difference.

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#LonelinessAwarenessWeek may be over, but the stories are just beginning. Have you done something to connect with your community? Big or small, we want to hear about it. ✍️ Share your story: survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50601475/Connection-in-Action-Story-Submission-Form #CRDConnectionInAction

Loneliness isn't just a personal feeling; it's a global public health issue. Experts from Harvard's @shorensteinctr.bsky.social reflect on how loneliness became a public health priority and what's driving change: buff.ly/BDtEsqK #CRDConnectionInAction #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

How loneliness became major public health issue — Harvard Gazette

U.K., U.S. experts trace rise in awareness through research, political involvement, pandemic

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Could a one-hour chat with a stranger change your week? 💬 More than 700 people in Victoria have found out through West Coast Speaks' Meet a Stranger program. ➡️ Meet West Coast Speaks Health Society: buff.ly/IQp7lL0 #CRDConnectionInAction #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

Connection in Action profile: West Coast Speaks

Making conversation feel possible.

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Community mailboxes could be more than a place to pick up mail. 📬 The Greater Victoria Placemaking Network is making the case for turning them into mini neighbourhood hubs. ➡️ Learn more: buff.ly/JIwMEE4 #CRDConnectionInAction #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

Can a Mailbox Bring a Neighbourhood Together? – Greater Victoria Placemaking Network

Hello CRD Neighbours and Placemakers! Have you heard about the changes Canada Post is making regarding door-to-door mail delivery services? The Crown corporation plans to eliminate all household…

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What do a 10-year-old and a 110-year-old have to say to each other? Plenty. ✉️ Over 3,000 letters and counting through Victoria Literacy Connection's Intergenerational Pen Pal Club. ➡️ Meet Victoria Literacy Connection: buff.ly/8CeSZRw #CRDConnectionInAction #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

Connection in Action profile: Victoria Literacy Connection

Letters that cross generations.

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Want to host something to bring people together, but not sure where to start? 🗺️ West Coast Speaks' Meet a Stranger guide walks you through hosting an event that pairs people for one-on-one conversations: buff.ly/ohvyJgx #CRDConnectionInAction #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

What if making a new friend was as easy as showing up? 🌿 Gatherly turns walks, craft nights, and book clubs into low-pressure spaces where connection happens naturally. ➡️ Meet Gatherly: buff.ly/NXv580E #CRDConnectionInAction #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

Connection in Action profile: Gatherly

Building friendship, one gathering at a time.

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Has someone done something recently, or in the past, that made you feel connected? It could be a neighbour who stopped to chat, a colleague who checked in, or a stranger who held the door and smiled. 👇 Share your story in the replies. #CRDConnectionInAction #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

Aging doesn't have to mean growing apart. 🏡 Luther Court Society brings people of all ages together through intergenerational housing, health services, and a weekly Craft and Connect drop-in. ➡️ Meet Luther Court Society: buff.ly/wEzZpmt #CRDConnectionInAction #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

Connection in Action profile: Luther Court Society

Making aging less lonely for everyone.

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@heyneighbourcollective.ca has compiled a rich set of resources for #LonelinessAwarenessWeek, with tools and guides for residents, housing operators, community organizations, and local governments looking to build more connected, resilient communities. Check it out! #CRDConnectionInAction

Hey Neighbour Collective@heyneighbourcollective.ca · 3mo ago

To recognize #LonelinessAwarenessWeek (June 15-21), we’ve compiled a list of resources to help progress a future where multi-unit housing communities across Canada are #agefriendly, #sociallyconnected, and #resilient. @resilientneighbourhoods.ca www.heyneighbourcollective.ca/2026/06/lone...

The Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC) brings urban Indigenous people together through over 75 programs, on everything from education to arts & culture to a Community Soup Lunch open to all. ➡️ Meet VNFC: buff.ly/xVZIocB #CRDConnectionInAction #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

Connection in Action profile: Victoria Native Friendship Centre

Sharing burdens, celebrating together.

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#LonelinessAwarenessWeek (June 15–21) is here, and there are events happening across the Capital Region! 🎉 From community meals to board game socials, there’s something for everyone. ➡️ Find an event near you: resilientneighbourhoods.ca/connectioninaction #CRDConnectionInAction

Temps are on the rise, and while we hope you have plenty of opportunities to enjoy some restful time outdoors, we also want you to stay cool & connected! In collab w/ our partner, @resilientneighbourhoods.ca, we've compiled resources to do just that.🧊 www.heyneighbourcollective.ca/2024/07/prep...

Looking for ideas to build neighbourhood connection? The #CRDConnectionInAction kickoff workshop produced dozens of low-barrier ways to get started. 📝 Here are their best ideas, so you can find something that fits your time and interests: buff.ly/bSIHA3w

🗓️ #LonelinessAwarenessWeek (June 15–21) is next week! ⭐️ Across the Capital Region, events are happening all week long, from walking groups to ice cream socials. ➡️ Check the calendar and find an event near you to attend: resilientneighbourhoods.ca/connectioninaction #CRDConnectionInAction

You don't need a title or a budget to be a connector, just a willingness to bring people together. 🤝 Marmalade Trust's How to Be a Connector guide shares practical tips for creating safe, inclusive spaces so everyone feels they belong: marmaladetrust.org/be-a-connector #CRDConnectionInAction

How to be a connector | Marmalade Trust

Marmalade founder, Amy Perrin, talks about the power of being a ‘connector’ and how we can all play our part in creating a sense of belonging in our relationships, workplaces, communities and the…

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Canadians who trust most of their neighbours are nearly twice as likely to feel a strong sense of belonging in their community. 💡 Ready to build that trust? Here are some ideas to spark new social connections: resilientneighbourhoods.ca/simple-ways-to-ignite-new-connections #CRDConnectionInAction

It’s #BCSeniorsWeek, a moment to celebrate the role older adults play in building connection and belonging. 🤝 Want to start or deepen a new connection this week? Check out these ideas from GenWell: genwellweekend.org/ideas #CRDConnectionInAction

Loneliness Awareness Week is two weeks away: June 15–21. You still have time to plan something – it doesn't have to be big. Make it official by sharing what you're committing to: buff.ly/i9KL7r0 #CRDConnectionInAction

Today is National #IntergenerationalDay, a great reminder that connection gets stronger when we neighbours of all ages gather together. 🌱 Share what kind of gathering you’re planning or find one happening near you: resilientneighbourhoods.ca/connectioninaction #CRDConnectionInAction #IGDay

🛟 In past Canadian disasters, neighbours provided most of the immediate help. Knowing your community isn't only nice, it could be lifesaving. 🤝 Here's how to start building those connections: buff.ly/Yn3TItu #CRDConnectionInAction

Simple actions to get connected and prepared

A free resource offering a practical menu of low-barrier ways to strengthen ties with the people who live closest to you.

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You don't need a budget or a big plan to build a stronger neighbourhood. You just need a few minutes. Small acts of sharing and mutual support are how trust is built, one gesture at a time. This week, try one small neighbourly act and share what you did using #CRDConnectionInAction.

📣 Loneliness Awareness Week is three weeks away: June 15–21! 🌟 Across the Capital Region, people are coming together through events and activities both big and small. ➡️ Share what you're planning or find something near you: resilientneighbourhoods.ca/connectioninaction #CRDConnectionInAction