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Gratitude that spreads across a whole town.

For the places that hold a community together — each one a hub where a little appreciation can ripple outward fast.

Overview

Communities that notice each other, thrive.

Libraries, parks, chambers, and civic groups are where a town’s daily life happens — and where public-facing teams keep everything running, often without much thanks.

We help these organizations build appreciation into their culture and run local campaigns that get a whole community noticing and thanking the people around them.

Programs & Services

Workshops and campaigns.

From a single staff workshop to a town-wide campaign and a Hooray Week partnership.

Community Appreciation Workshop

60–90 minutes
  • Why communities that notice thrive
  • The 30-Second Hooray for public-facing teams
  • Recognizing the people who keep the community running
  • Team Hooray exercises

“Notice Your Neighbors” Campaign

Local rollout
  • A ready-to-run local appreciation campaign
  • Cards, prompts, and story collection
  • Recognition for staff and everyday helpers

Hooray Week Partnership

Seasonal
  • Partner on a local Hooray Week
  • Surprise-and-celebrate stops for community crews
  • Chamber & business recognition program

The Curriculum

What we teach community teams.

Practical for public-facing staff and adaptable to any civic setting.

1

Why noticing matters

How everyday appreciation strengthens trust and belonging in a community.

2

The 30-Second Hooray

A simple habit for front-desk, program, and public-facing teams.

3

Recognizing the keepers

Seeing the people who quietly keep the library, park, or main street running.

4

Running a campaign

How to launch and sustain a local “Notice Your Neighbors” campaign.

5

Partnering for Hooray Week

Bringing organizations together to celebrate community crews out loud.

Format

How it runs.

60–90 min +Duration
Staff & communityAudience
On-site or virtualDelivery
Campaign toolkitIncluded

Outcomes

What you walk away with.

A repeatable local appreciation campaign
Public-facing staff who feel recognized
A community more in the habit of noticing
A Hooray Week partnership ready to run
Stronger ties between local organizations
New people brought into the movement

Bring it to your community.

Tell us your organization and who you’d like to reach — we’ll shape a workshop or campaign.

hello@hooraysquad.com