Connection Cultivators

If you have arrived at this page, it is likely you are a natural connection cultivator and have gifts your neighbourhood already benefits from – or could benefit from!

As social connection is directly related to one’s sense of belonging, neighbourhood connection is key to making neighbourhoods ‘’feel like home’’ to everyone.

The Connection Cultivators program aims at enhancing opportunities for neighbourhood connection throughout the city by providing support to residents who want to foster connection in their neighbourhood.

Why become a Connection Cultivator?

Meet new neighbours.
Share your gifts, skills and interests with others.
Turn your neighbourhood connection ideas into reality.
Play a key role in making your neighbourhood a better place to live.

What does a Connection Cultivator do?

Connection Cultivators do not have to be ‘the life of the party’, they just need to enjoy making their neighbours feel welcome and encourage interactions between them, whether it be by:

Welcoming new people to the neighbourhood.
Gathering neighbours together to help implement neighbourhood projects and activities.
Encouraging neighbours to share their interests and skills with one another.
Ensuring the neighbourhood is aware of opportunities to help strengthen connection.
And way more!

Each Connection Cultivator is unique, so connecting your neighbourhood can take many other forms!

Sign up to become a Connection Cultivator!

Fill out the contact form below or call Community Social Development at 780-962-7618.

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This personal information is being collected under section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy (POPA) Act and is necessary for operating the “Connection Cultivators” initiative. All personal information will be managed in accordance with the Act. If you have any questions about the collection, please contact the Access and Privacy Office at (780) 962 – 2611 or email: ATIA@sprucegrove.org

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What types of support are available for Connection Cultivators?

To support your efforts and help maximize your impact, registered City of Spruce Grove Connection Cultivators receive the following support and resources to help strengthen social connection in their neighbourhoods:

Connection Cultivator Online Toolkit, including:
- Ideas to foster neighbourhood connection.
- Planning tools and activity templates.
Opportunities to gather with other Connection Cultivators and exchange ideas.
Help from Community Social Development staff for planning and implementing neighbourhood activities and initiatives.

Do neighbourhood connection activities or initiatives need to reach their whole neighbourhood?

No. Connection Cultivators can decide how big or how small they want their activity or initiative to be, whether it be for a street, a cul-de-sac, a block, a couple blocks, or the whole neighbourhood. It can also vary from one activity or initiative to another.

How many Connection Cultivators can there be in one neighbourhood?

There can be multiple Connection Cultivators in the same neighbourhood. Connectors will be able to get in touch with other Connectors in their neighbourhood and work together to implement activities or initiatives if they wish. Ideally, there would be multiple Connection Cultivators in each neighbourhood.

Who’s a Connection Cultivator in my neighbourhood?

Please email or call Community Social Development at 780-962-7618 for more information on Connection Cultivators in your neighbourhood.

Questions?

For any additional information not answered in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), please email or call Community Social Development at 780-962-7618.