So many of our neighbors of all ages have so many gifts, talents, and wisdom to offer. We Love LB is a nonprofit that wants to come alongside neighbors, listen to their stories, and encourage them to share their gifts with their neighbors. Check out our newest citywide initiative called @playstreetslb #welovelb #playstreets

Coming soon... #playstreets #playingout #welovelb

One of our Play Street Heroes is Miss Ruth Robinson the first Play Street Advocate. #welovelb #playstreets #playingout #play

Play Streets are a safe place where the possibilities of free play for all ages is endless! #playstreets #playingout #play #welovelb

101 Ways Toward Neighborliness #7 Forgive Neighbors: Forgiveness is not typically a popular way toward neighborliness, but it has the ability to bring neighbors, blocks, and entire neighborhoods back together in peace and unity. Think about how many neighbors for 10, 20, even 30 years don’t talk and ignore their next door neighbors over things like dog poop, loud music, over grown trees, etc. This post also acknowledges more painful things that neighbors have done to us and our loved ones. We acknowledge that those wounds are real and are not to be taken lightly. With that said, we do know that when we are courageous enough to have conversations around forgiveness with our neighbors new life, freedom, and even peace can often follow, and so we desire to see more forgiveness happen among neighbors in Long Beach. Does a neighbor come to mind for you that you think it’s time to forgive?Please let us know if you do. We would love to hear the story. #welovelb #101wayslb

Play is here to stay! #playstreets #playingout #play

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101 Ways Toward Neighborliness #5 Start/ Join a Neighborhood Walking Group: Starting or Joining a neighborhood walking group is a great way to regularly connect with your next door neighbors, while being outside and exercising with others. The walking group can meet in the morning, at night, or on the weekends, but it is best to create a weekly routine so can the group can be more easily sustained. Walking groups are great way for neighbors to get to know one another and to build a healthy trust among neighbors. We believe the minimum number to begin a walking group is 3 people. Feel free to add your dogs and young kids in strollers too in the walking party! Let us know if you want to start a walking group with your neighbors. #welovelb #101wayslb

Play is... #playstreets #playingout #play

101 Ways Toward Neighborliness #5: Start a Neighborhood Band. The more we get to know our neighbors the more we realize how many things we share in common. One of those commonalities is often playing a musical instrument. How incredible would it be if all the musicians got together to play a neighborhood concert? How many of your neighbors play a musical instrument? You will be surprised! #welovelb #101ways