How to Start a Block Club

Starting a Block Club can significantly enhance your neighborhood by fostering strong community bonds and increasing safety.

Block Clubs can help to create a support network where neighbors can collaborate on local projects, address common issues, and advocate for improvements. A block club also provides a unified group to work with local government and access resources, ultimately making your neighborhood a more connected, secure, and vibrant place to live.

Step one: Get organized

Gather several of your neighbors.
Depending on the size of the club, you may want to elect members.
Identify projects or issues within the block (community garden, neighborhood outreach, robberies, loud noise, high grass, and weeds, etc.).
Brainstorm some projects or solutions to the issues discussed.
Consider how the club can be a resource for your block.

Step two: Take action

Plan for the first meeting and establish an agenda.
- All meetings and activities should have an agenda or plan.
Start small and prioritize.
Activities like block walks, car washes, mini sweeps and meet and greets are a great way to bring together your block!
Learn what works and what doesn't during your events to improve the future of the club!
Design a colorful flyer or share an announcement on social media to promote the first meeting and get the word out.
Use the meeting to start recruiting more members!

Have questions?

Visit, call, or email your local NSC office Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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