What Makes a Community

What Makes A Community? Every town is known for something that is unique and having a sense of community brings everyone together. What exactly makes a community close knit? Check out this reference guide that will show you what makes a great community. Super Stats 79% of America's middle and high school students participate regularly in school activities' 57% have some kind of non-school activity nearly everyday' 22.9% of NJ residents volunteer 2 194.5 million hours of volunteering in NJ? $4.3 billion worth of volunteered service is contributed to the NJ economy 2 Sense Of Community Four Elements Feeling of belonging/membership Influence on each other Participation in community events Shared emotional connection to the community Community Engagment Active Downtown School Sports Programs for Kids Volunteering Events Local Shops and Restaurants Pizza Festivals The Jersey Shore We Are Community SoleilSIR.com 609-487-8000 Sources 1 http://www.publicagenda.org/press-releases/survey-sports-arts-clubs-volunteering-out-school-activities-play-crucial-positive-role-kids 2 http://www.volunteeringinamerica.gov/NJ