Hey Neighbor envisions a future where everyone loves their neighborhood, and we’re on a mission to inspire neighbors to create vibrant communities. Our programs help neighbors make connections, build relationships, and create change together. Our neighborhood gathering initiatives, free civic education program, and our network of registered neighborhood leaders build trust and belonging, making Colorado Springs a place people feel proud to call home.
In an increasingly divided nation and during an epidemic of loneliness and isolation, community connection is one of our best tools for a thriving city. When neighbors know and trust each other, they show up for one another, solve problems together, and build the kind of belonging that keeps people safe, engaged, and hopeful.
We intend to keep Neighborhood University a cost-free civic education program, expand neighborhood storytelling through videos that inspire action, grow our network of Neighborhood Leaders, and fund mini-grants enabling neighbors to host block parties and events that bring communities together.
Lack of connection can increase the risk for premature death to levels comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day! Knowing your neighbors is one of the easiest ways to increase your connections.
“I enjoyed each and every session of Neighborhood University and am thrilled to have been a part of the class. It has deepened my love for the great city we live in, and I feel very equipped to make a difference in my community and be an even more involved citizen.” — Neighborhood University Alumnus
Phone: (719) 471-3105