Good Neighbor Toolkit
Good neighbor toolkit
By working closely with the Grown in Billings group and the Billings Public Library, the Good Neighbor Toolkit was created and aims to encourage family friendly, neighborhood connections. The Good Neighbor Toolkit is designed to foster meaningful connections and promote health in Yellowstone County through neighborhood gatherings and block parties.
Why social connection matters
The Good Neighbor Toolkit targets social drivers of health like access to safe housing and neighborhoods, access to nutritious foods, and access to physical activity and educational opportunities.
The toolkit also aims to promote positive childhood experiences for kids in Yellowstone County by:
- Introducing children to a network of adult peers outside of their immediate family
- Helping children at critical stages of development
- Boosting the physical and mental well-being of all residents
- Helping Yellowstone County be healthy by design by promoting health and well-being among community members
Good Neighbor Toolkit
Good Neighbor Toolkit
Good Neighbor Toolkit 101
Good Neighbor Toolkit 101
Billings Public Library and the Good Neighbor Block Party Kit
Billings Public Library
Success Stories
Success Stories
Share these images and captions on social media to spread the word about your neighborhood block party!
Your local neighborhood is hosting a neighborhood block party! Join us for a neighborhood gathering!
Come and get to know your neighbors of all ages, eat good food, and have some fun! Why? Developing relationships with your neighbors helps make our community stronger, healthier and happier! Learn more at www.hbdyc.org.
Did you know a national holiday was started in Montana? National Good Neighbor Day is celebrated on September 28th, and was started in 1978 by Becky Mattson from Lakeside, Montana! This day reminds community members of the importance of strong neighborhoods.
On September 28th, we invite you to focus on creating connections in your community. Whether that be taking extra care to smile and wave at those in your neighborhood, or using a Healthy By Design Good Neighbor Toolkit to plan a gathering, we encourage you to consider the positive impact that strong neighborhoods have on Yellowstone County. Learn more at www.hbdyc.org
Join us for a neighborhood block party! We are hoping to come together, meet neighbors, and create meaningful connections in our community. Learn more at www.hbdyc.org and learn more about National Good Neighbor Day at www.nationalgoodneighborday.org.