Start a Hoplr neighbourhood and bring your neighbours together

Get started with creating your own online neighbourhood
You can count on our free support for the entire rollout

Fill in the request form

We have tried to bring the neighbourhood together for years using flyers, posters, events,... with little to no results. The fact that we succeeded through Hoplr proves that this neighbourhood network has a bright future in store. Erik, moderator Heiende (Lokeren)

Our neighbourhood grew quickly. What surprised me the most was the sense of solidarity among the neighbours. Hoplr really does bring people together! Kin Chi Chow, founder Heihoek (Mechelen)

I’m a fan, because this communication tool has a wide perspective and brings better social cohesion. Marc, moderator Boechout Wijken (Boechout)

I want everyone to know that registration is easy and non-committal. Hoplr is a safe, private an ad-free environment. It's really nothing but beneficial for your neighbourhood. Ben, founder Oosterveld (Antwerp)

Hoplr is a bridge between neighbours. It brings people together. A lot of people need that little push to get toghether Lieve, moderator Oud-Centrum (Ostend)

What does Hoplr do?

We draw the borders of the neighbourhood
We send you, if possible, a free package with letters to invite your neighbours
You'll receive support and tips from the Hoplr-team

What do we expect from you?

You wish to be socially engaged in your neighbourhood
You are willing to help your neighbours with questions regarding Hoplr
Distribute the provided invitation letters

Start your neighbourhood in 6 steps

Get in touch

Once you've submitted the request form, it's time for us to get to work! So read the info on this page carefully and fill out the request form at the bottom.

The blueprint of your neighbourhoood

We aim to define a neighbourhood that works for you and your neighbours. So in this step, let us know: what do you want the name of the neighbourhood to be, how big is the neighbourhood, where do you think the borders should be,...

Example: Brugse poort – Rooigem 6750 households

How big is a neighbourhood One neighbourhood comprises 1000 to 3000 households.

Neighbourhoods are often villages, townships or city neighbourhoods. Don't make your neighbourhood too small!

What’s our vision of a neighbourhood?

A neighbourhood is a hub with local meeting points, such as a central square or park. Usually there's at least one bakery, butchers shop, café,...

Can you alter the borders later on?

We look into the neighbourhoods together. During this second step, the borders can still be altered.

Hopr draws up the neighbourhood

Once the borders are determined, we start digitalising the neighbourhood so your neighbours will automatically end up in the right Hoplr neighbourhood

We print the invitation letters and get them to you if possible

The required number of invitations is printed and packaged. We send the letters to you personally.

Distribute the letters

The time has come to start distributing the letters to your neighbours! You could use a hand for this part. Keep the following estimations in mind:

Rural area +/- 100 letters / hour / person
City: +/- 300 letters / hour / person

Start using Hoplr

The first few neighbours are coming in! Lead the way:

Help neighbours with questions about how Hoplr works
Be socially active in the neighbourhood
Receive support and tips of the Hoplr team

Are you on board? Fill in the form and we’ll help you get started.

What is the name of your neighbourhood?

Name of the neighbourhood

Which address do you want the invitation letters to be sent to?

Name

Street Nr

City

Your data

Email Phone

Your motivation

Describe why you wish to create your neighbourhood

I agree to actually distribute the letters

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What is Hoplr?

An online network for you and your neighbours

Neighbours get to know each other, they can share stuff, create messages about safety and security, or start initiatives. See more at www.hoplr.com

On Facebook you talk to your friends, on Instagram you post pictures. On Hoplr, you get to know your neighbours.

Thanks for this awesome website. As a volunteer, this site is very useful for me. It’s a good way to get to know my neighbours and offer help Corrie

I think this is a beautiful initiative. A lot of people are lonely, and this offers great value for them. Thomas

This is a nice addition to our neighbourhood. There has been a lot of activity already and I have communicated with people I would not be able to reach otherwise. Anita

I have a muscle disaease and can use a good neighbour from time to lend me a hand. And now, maybe I can give something back to the community as well. Geert

Frequently Asked Questions

Who’s behind Hoplr?

Hoplr was founded in 2014 by Jennick Scheerlinck and Jonas Heirwegh. It’s an initiative rooted in a common vision and belief. As a reaction to globalisation, it creates a digital but local story by connecting people with their direct environment. See our entire team

Do I have to print the invitations myself?

We take care of all printing and packaging. All that's left is for you to get the letters to your neighbours!

What’s the best way to go about distributing the letters

Distributing the invitations is not a job that should be underestimated. Firstly, make sure you can count on the help of a family member or neighbour. Doing the job in pairs will not only halve the workload, it keeps you from having to walk up and down the street. The package comes with a map. Use it to determine your route and to check off the streets as you're going. Take a backpack or bike to carry the letters.

Am I committing to anything?

We print and send the letters for you. Naturally, some costs are involved. That's why we expect the letters to actually be distributed. So give this some serious thought before you decide to submit your request.