Throw a Neighborhood
​Block Party

Create a Neighborhood
​Group or Association

Create a Neighborhood Social Media Group

Create a Neighborhood
​Watch Program
​Do you want to get to know your neighbors? One Joplin can help! Throw a party for your neighborhood! Block parties are all about building relationships and community. If you are interested in hosting an event for your block or neighborhood check out One Joplin's Block Party Go Kit. This is a step-by-step guide to help you throw an amazing celebration. ​
A neighborhood association is a group of neighbors who get together, share their ideas, thoughts, feelings and work cooperatively to make their neighborhood a better place to live. There are many benefits to having a neighborhood group. Click here to find out what they are! ​​
Neighborhood social media groups are an informative and fun way for communities to connect. They are managed by people who live in the neighborhood. Social media is a great way to keep in touch and post important information such as when the next block party will be occurring. Click on One Joplin's How to create a Facebook Neighborhood Group link to learn more! ​Not keen on Facebook?  Try Nextdoor!
Organizing a neighborhood watch group is a simple and effective way to keep your community safe. A committed watch group not only is effective at reducing crime, it also creates a connected and welcoming community. One Joplin can help you start a Neighborhood Watch Group in 5 easy steps.

Make a Free Little Library

A Free Little Library is a great way to engage people of all ages with free books for the neighborhood and community. Learn how to start one in your neighborhood here!

Share With Your Neighbors

Do you have a tool you are willing to share with neighbors?  How about a special skill?  Maybe you just want to get rid of something the kids have outgrown.  Learn how to start a sharing network at Streetbank.

Asset-Based Mapping

Asset-Based Community Development has been in use since the Institute for Policy Research first outlined the process in the 1990s.  Asset mapping focuses on what people, neighborhoods, and communities have.  These strengths are the foundation upon which communities should build.  

It's as simple as creating post-it-notes with strengths, and then grouping them by categories and mapping linkages.  Start with what is working, and go from there!