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Growing the Neighboring Movement Requires Action, Not Virtue Signaling

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  The neighboring movement across the United States is about building stronger communities by connecting with the people around you. It’s about getting to know your neighbors and creating relationships that can make a real difference in everyone’s lives.  However, some people think that simply posting on social media or showing support with nice words is enough. "Virtue signaling” or empty posts is not enough! Being an engaged neighbor requires real action and heartfelt connections. Virtue signaling is when someone shows support for a cause, but their actions don’t match their words.  It might feel good to share a post or talk about how much you care, but true change happens when we take action in our own communities.  The neighboring movement nationwide is not asking for likes or comments on social media; it’s asking for real connections that build a sense of community.  For example, instead of just posting about how important it is to help others, you could ...