Introducing American Summer • Your neighborhood needs you – and you need it.

Dear Friends,

I’ve been so looking forward to sharing this with you, and I’m so excited that the moment is finally here!

In honor of America’s 250th birthday, Block Party USA is launching American Summer — a nationwide call to revive the forgotten tradition of neighborhood block parties, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, with a special focus on July 3rd, 4th, and America’s Potluck on July 5th.

It will look different in every neighborhood, from barbecues on cul-de-sacs to potlucks in apartment courtyards. Either way, it will be a place for kids and adults to connect, share food, and play.

The best news of this nationwide call is that it doesn’t require a committee, a budget, or a special venue. All you need to do is walk out your front door.

Because the truth is, America needs a reset. The change we need won’t come from the U.S. Capital or our state capitals, nor from watching the news, nor going toe-to-toe on social media. Gathering with our neighbors face-to-face and talking person-to-person is the way forward both for our own well-being and our country.

The American Summer initiative makes it easy for anyone to bring a block party to their neighborhood and/or organization to inspire others to do the same. 

Block Party USA provides free toolkits for both individuals and for organizations, towns, nonprofits, and HOA’s who are looking to bring connection, belonging, and support to the people they serve. Block Party USA makes it easy for neighbors in every zip code to organize their own micro-local celebration of joy and play – and launch the block party ripple effect. 

Here’s our goal: (at least) 250 block parties in every state across the country and Washington, D.C. Our dream would be for there to be 250 block parties in every city or town.

You can be the well-being catalyst in your neighborhood with our free support all along the way with our free toolkits, my multiple monthly Office Hours Zooms, and a free 15-minute one-on-one consultation for your organization with me, the founder of Block Party USA. 

Ready to learn more and grab your free American Summer Toolkit? Click here!

Join the movement of re-weaving the social fabric of our country and organize a block party. Show us your patriotism, America!  

Here for you.