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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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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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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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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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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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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Connection in Action: A coordinated response to Loneliness Awareness Week
More than 20 local organizations team up to promote stronger social connections. …
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Connection in Action profile: Victoria Native Friendship Centre
Sharing burdens, celebrating together. …
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Real ideas for building connection: What connectors are doing for Loneliness Awareness Week
Widespread loneliness and social isolation are big challenges, but the way we can move past them is often through the smallest and most ordinary of actions. Many meaningful connections happen… …
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Connection in Action profile: Luther Court Society
Making aging less lonely for everyone. …
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Connection in Action profile: Victoria Literacy Connection
Letters that cross generations. …
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Connection in Action profile: West Coast Speaks
Making conversation feel possible. …
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Connection in Action profile: Gatherly
Building friendship, one gathering at a time. …
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Simple ways to ignite new connections
Practical ideas for building neighbourly connection, one step at a time. …
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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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Welcome to our new cohort of Connect & Prepare partners!
BRN’s facilitator training expands the reach and impacts of Connect & Prepare. …
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Announcing Capital Region Connection in Action
A new regional community-building initiative in the Greater Victoria area. …
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How Neighbourly Connections Can Help Us “Age in the Right Place”
Working through common attitudes and resistances towards neighbourly helping. …
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Connect & Prepare – A Guide to Getting Started
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No Help Needed, We’re Canadian!?
Working through common attitudes and resistances towards neighbourly helping. …
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Neighbour to Neighbour – The Connectors Toolkit
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Everyone “gets” emergencies
Why collective preparedness is a popular gateway for neighbours to help one another. …
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What if neighbours helped neighbours more? Here’s what we learned!
Neighbours Helping Neighbours: Pilot Learning Report (2023-2025) is now available. …
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Job posting: Project and Communications Coordinator
Let us know exactly where your interests, skills, and availability match with our needs! …
