Chapter 11 – Communication Tools
You’ll be planning a lot of great programs in your neighborhood – don’t keep them a secret. Spread the word! This will help others in the neighborhood join the efforts and take part in making the difference. You can’t do it all by yourself no matter how good you are! Here are a few ideas:
- Local and weekly area newspapers
- Schools, churches, and club newsletters
- Door-to-door handouts
- Neighborhood survey (mail, phone, door-to-door)
- Person to person by phone:
- Bulletins, notices, pamphlets, posters, and fliers placed with permission in:
- Laundromats
- Libraries
- Supermarkets
- Local Restaurants
- Stores
- Waiting rooms in dentist/doctor’s offices
- Other area businesses
- Booths at local events
- Speakers at:
- Business groups
- Service clubs
- Youth groups
- Schools
- Churches
- Cooperative efforts with adjoining neighborhoods
- Lawn signs
- Letters
- Telephone tree
Tip
Spread with word about all the good things your group is doing. Toot your horn! Tell the media, elected officials, and anyone else who will listen.
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