By taking five minutes to help your neighbours
you can build a connected community .
Small Acts Matter
The Small Acts Matter campaign is designed to remind each of us about the importance of small acts and how these can support children, youth, families, seniors and communities. While these acts may appear small, they incorporate elements of protective factors, which are part of the larger picture of prevention.
What is it?
The Small Acts Matter campaign reinforces the value of doing little activities that build social well-being. We all intuitively know that doing things like visiting with neighbours, speaking with a small child, or helping someone with a chore, creates a sense of connection and social belonging. It usually makes us feel good! But, did you know, that research supports this intuition?!
The Small Acts Matter campaign highlights activities – validated through research – that build social belonging and connection. In the long run, a sense of belonging is a protective factor that prevents people from falling into crisis. Protective factors build resilience for individuals, families, and communities and keep them socially well.
More information on protective factors is available through The City of Calgary's website.
Links to each of the messages in the Small Acts Matter campaign are below.
By helping others in times of need
you can strengthen relationships with your neighbours.
By getting out and getting active with your kids
you can help them be the best they can be.
By getting together with friends
you can stay healthy and happy.
By giving teens leadership roles
you help them to develop a sense of belonging and community.
By listening and providing support to other parents
you are a better parent to your own kids.
By participating in after school activities
kids develop friendships, learn new skills, and build self-esteem.
By reading, playing, and talking with your kids
you help them develop to their full potential.
By smiling when a baby smiles
you provide the building blocks for a healthy brain.
By starting a neighbourhood project
you can build unexpected friendships.
By taking five minutes to chat with your neighbours
you can build a connected community.
By taking the time to connect with others
you can improve your own health and happiness.
By connecting with neighbours, family, and friends
you create a better environment for your kids.
By getting involved in your kids’ school lives
you bond with them and with other parents.