Neighbor-to-Neighbor is a California Volunteers Network designed to strengthen communities through social connections. We help to bring neighbors together to engage locally on community needs, including climate action and disaster response.
Welcome Neighbor
Every Californian is a neighbor, and when neighbors know each other, communities thrive. Knowing at least six neighbors is associated with improving your sense of health and well-being, and helps communities be better connected, more resilient in and prepared for disasters.
Check in on your neighbors!
In emergencies, those closest to you are often those who need help most immediately. Check on your neighbors, especially if they are elderly and/or high risk.
- Exchange contact information (address + phone number)
- Help make sure they have what they need
- Ensure your neighbors are signed up for alerts: ready.ca.gov
Meet 6 Neighbors
Meet 6 Neighbors is a simple call-to-action: connect with your neighbors!
Learn
Discover ways you can connect, take climate action and become disaster-ready right at home.
Neighbor Stories
“When the fire broke out, I was able to help my elderly neighbors. They trusted us because they knew us.”
Our Local Partners
We partner with local governments across the state to encourage neighborhood social connection and volunteer stewardship to tackle California’s greatest challenges.
- City of Richmond
- City and County of San Francisco
- San Mateo County
- City of San Jose
- City of Long Beach
- City of Riverside
- Kern County
- Nevada City
- Paradise Recreation & Parks District
- City of Cupertino
Partner Spotlights
This section spotlights community-driven initiatives and are a small window into the impactful work our partners do to foster social connection, build climate resilience, and promote disaster preparedness and recovery in neighborhoods.
Paradise Recreation and Parks District is strengthening fire resilience and community connections in neighborhoods impacted by the 2018 Camp Fire. Events like Good Fire Weekend bring together restoration organizations, tribal groups and other land stewards, to address wildfire trauma, promote ecological health through prescribed burning, and highlight Indigenous fire practices for biodiversity and resilience.
San Francisco, in partnership with Community Living Campaign, has been creating opportunities for neighbors to connect across generations, focusing on community building, climate action, and disaster preparedness.
City of Riverside along with Riverside Community Health Foundation and Love Riverside launched a resident-led initiative in the historically underrepresented Arlanza neighborhood to create Blue Zones community action plans focused on connecting neighbors, increasing volunteerism, and promoting public health and sustainability.
