Having neighbors nearby can give us a sense of community. Knowing our neighbors and sharing in their lives creates the kind of abundant community God desires for us. Isolation, fear and loneliness are all reflective of a broken world seeking to regain connection. So how do we shift from living on a street of strangers to building a community of friends? It can start with a simple hello.
At CCC, we believe every neighbor is a valuable part of our city with gifts and talents to share. We often assume that our neighbor relationships will simply take care of themselves. But as with anything worthwhile, we must nurture these relationships in order for them to grow. Opportunities to interact with our neighbors are not hard to find; we just need to take them! Whether you are meeting someone new on your street or organizing a block party, the steps you take toward building a better community are never wasted.
CCC seeks to partner with Abilene residents willing to join our Neighbor to Neighbor Network by becoming more intentional neighbors on their own block. This strategy is for every neighborhood because the need for building relationships crosses economic, racial and social boundaries. Through training and ongoing support, CCC provides a practical way to help neighbors meet, interact and grow in relationships. The Neighbor to Neighbor Network consists of volunteers just like you who are reaching out to their neighbors in thoughtful ways—mowing a yard, taking meals to a sick neighbor, or helping find a lost pet. Positive changes are taking place all over Abilene as more volunteers rise to the challenge of renewing their block by simply making friends with their neighbors.
Learn more about becoming a part of CCC’s Neighbor to Neighbor Network! Call the CCC office at 325-232-8241 or e-mail us at info@wecareabilene.org.