Walk Your Block Week 2024
- Where
- City Wide - N/A, Edmonton, AB View Map
- When
- Price
- Free Buy Tickets
- Ages
- All Age Groups
- Website
- https://enwatch.ca/event/walk-your-block-week-2024/
- Contact
- programcoordinator@enwatch.ca (780) 433-7458 ((Aderonke Abiona, on behalf of the Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch Program Society))
The Edmonton Neighbourhood Watch Program Society (ENW) warmly invites you to participate in the upcoming Walk Your Block Week 2024, taking place from Sunday, August 18, 2024, to Saturday, August 24, 2024. Walk Your Block Week is a city-wide initiative designed to foster community engagement and enhance neighbourhood safety. Residents are encouraged to be active, connect with their neighbours, become familiar with their communities, and have a chance to win a prize. Why Participate? Participating in Walk Your Block Week has several benefits, including: – Building and Fostering Community Connections: Strengthen the bonds within your community. – Increased Visibility and Engagement: Higher community activity levels can reduce crime. – Enhanced Awareness: Familiarize yourself with your neighbourhood, recognize unusual activities, and know who to contact. – Health Benefits: Stay fit and mentally alert through regular walking. How to Participate Promote Walk Your Block Week: Share information about the event with your community league, neighbours and friends, on social media, newsletters and community boards. Organize Local Walks: Encourage your neighbours to organize and participate in neighbourhood walks during the Walk Your Block Week. Host an Event: Plan a community event or gathering to coincide with Walk Your Block Week, such as a neighbourhood meet-up or safety workshop. While walking, send photos/videos of yourself, walking groups or local landmarks in your community via email or tag us on social media using the hashtag for a chance to win a prize Facebook: @edmontonwatch Instagram: @edmontonneighbourhoodwatch To confirm your participation or if you have any questions, please contact Aderonke Abiona at programcoordinator@enwatch.ca or call (780) 433-7458. We are excited and look forward to working together to make Walk Your Block Week a memorable and impactful event for all.