Each neighborhood is different. You might live in retreat in a relatively unpopulated area, you might live in a house in the suburbs, or you might live in a large apartment building in an urban area. As a result, the cookie cutter approach to organizing is not exactly viable—each situation has unique needs. What we have laid out here is some underlying principles and steps that might apply to most situations for those who have no idea where to start. We again encourage you to use your imagination and judgment in going forward in this process Please click on the links below to explore the various steps that can be followed to get small neighborhood groups started in your area.

Step 1. Sign up for the Arm in Arm Network


Step 2. Approach those in the neighborhood you have a good relationship with and seek their input

Step 3. Establish an initial target geography

Step 4. Determine a venue

Step 5. Set a date

Step 6. Post the event to the Arm in Arm Network

Step 7. Create a flier

Step 8. Distribute invitations/fliers

Step 9. Educate yourself

Step 10. Prepare outline for first meeting and any handouts, if necessary

Step 11. The First Meeting

Step 12. Write a blog giving feedback on how the meeting went

Step 13. Start a neighborhood group on the Arm in Arm Network

Step 14. Plan the next phase of expansion

Step 15+. Subsequent meetings