How to Make Sure Your Community Stays Connected During COVID-19

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COVID-19 has hit everyone hard. One of the virus’s many unfortunate consequences is the decimation of our normal community interactions. Most people move to a community to experience the benefits of living in that community: companionship, activities, and more. 

If you are a board member looking for ways to reinvigorate your community during COVID-19, keep reading. In this article, you will find the top four ways to make sure your community stays connected during COVID-19. 

4 Ways for a Community to Stay Connected During COVID-19

Want to keep your community connected? Here are four ways to do just that. 

1.Leverage online resources. 

You likely have an online portal or email system for your residents. You may even use AMG’s AMG CONNECTS system. Leverage this technology to keep your community informed and involved. 

For example, you can organize digital events using tools like Zoom. These could be meetings for the community or even concerts or virtual parties. Use email communication to determine the types of events or services that your residents prefer. Then organize them digitally, which will help keep your community cohesive. 

2.Encourage your community to donate and support small, local businesses. 

COVID-19 has been hard for everyone. However, some members of your local community are probably suffering more than others. Small businesses all over the country have struggled to stay open during this time. Families throughout North and South Carolina are struggling with lost wages and home-schooling. 

As a community leader, you can organize food drives, donations, and even provide local, small business recommendations to your community. This will help your city thrive while also providing a sense of unity among your residents. 

3.Check on elderly and ill residents.

Another group that has been hard-hit by COVID-19 is the elderly and chronically ill. Make sure to socially distance. However, visiting, bringing groceries too, and communicating with these people is great. As with donating, philanthropic work can bring everyone together. Plus, it will provide a lot of positive benefits to members of your community who are more isolated. 

4.Plan safe and socially-distanced events. 

Depending on the rules of your location, you can also plan safe, outdoor, socially-distanced events for your community. Make sure all safety requirements are followed. If you are part of a large community, you will also want to ensure that you are following attendance recommendations.

Spring and summer are great for outdoor events in North and South Carolina. Now is the time for your residents to get out of their homes and begin enjoying their community again. Outdoor fitness classes, socially-distanced picnics, and more are all ways to enjoy the outdoors and bring your community together. 

Don’t let COVID-19 cause your community to lose cohesion. You have to be more creative than normal. However, the benefits to the mental and physical well-being of your community are immense. If you’d like to learn more community management strategies and live in North or South Carolina, contact AMG today.