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A neighborhood’s value begins with recognition
You see him around regularly: the man with the dog. From a nod to a conversation, discover how public familiarity can strengthen your sense of belonging and how Hoplr connects online…
From answers to insight: how municipalities use surveys on Hoplr
From a public vote in Mons to policy input in Terneuzen: discover how local surveys, careful analysis, and clear feedback reinforce one another.
How to reach residents who never attend a public meeting
Hard to reach—or reached differently? Five practical ways local governments can broaden participation through everyday neighborhood connections.
Hoplr makes SROI visible: what does a neighborhood network really deliver?
“Social cohesion sounds great… but what does it actually bring in concrete terms?” That’s a fair question that local governments are asking more and more often. Budgets are limited, and impact…
Hoplr wins Global ESG Award: A win for sustainable community engagement
We are incredibly proud to announce that Hoplr has won the CommuniCare Impact Award at the Global ESG Awards 2025 in Cannes. ✨ This prestigious award, hosted by EUBIN – the…
Digital communication for social services: the role of neighborhood networks
Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) have long been used by municipalities and social service agencies to communicate with citizens. While they offer accessibility, concerns over privacy,…
Reaching citizens: 20 actions to increase reach on Hoplr
In some towns and municipalities, Hoplr’s reach already exceeds 60% of all households In the municipalities of Oosterzele, Boechout, Haacht, Rumst, Bornem, Aartselaar and Veurne, more than 45% of households are…
Nearly 300,000 offline encounters via Hoplr in 2022: help, circular economy and neighborhood activities
Hoplr closed 2022 with a lot of new municipalities and users on board. Together with customers old and new, we achieved milestones we definitely won’t let pass us by. Such as……
Volunteering: Five reasons why a smart volunteering programme is neighbourhood-oriented
A neighbourhood-oriented volunteering programme is more efficient, has more impact and also has positive side effects for the local community. In this article, we – as advocates of the neighbourhood –…
Neighborhood Scan: a neighborhood analysis in collaboration with residents
The neighborhood scan is a participatory measuring instrument that maps the social capital of a neighborhood, in dialogue with its residents. This methodology is based on a few principles of “asset-based…
From local community to an inclusive and caring neighborhood with Hoplr
Private neighborhood networks encourage involvement and primary care within the local community. In addition, community workers can use Hoplr to support their field work. This way, Hoplr contributes to the transformation…
