Suggested Ways That Your Religious Institution Can Support National Night Out

Encourage members to organize and/or participate in National Night Out events in their own neighborhoods:

• Include notices and articles in newsletters for one to two months in advance of August 4
• Include notices in weekly bulletins
• Post a map and have people place a dot where their NNO party is and let everyone see the influence you can have as a group
• Invite a block leader or a crime prevention specialist to speak at a service or education hour prior to NNO
• Have various groups within the congregation think of ways to promote participation within their group

Support NNO events on the blocks surrounding your building:

• Help provide refreshments
• Offer entertainment-share the talent in your congregation (musicians, jugglers, clowns, game facilitators, etc.)
• Offer use of your grounds/facility
• Share information about programs and services offered by your congregation

Host an event if there aren't organized block clubs around you:

• Gear your event to the ages and interests of the people in the neighborhood
• Focus on simple events that allow and encourage people to talk with each other and interact with children

To request a speaker or to find out if there are organized block clubs around you, call 612-673-2912.