How One Neighbor Sparked a Wave of Community in Wallingford
Every once in a while, something happens that reminds us how much people want to connect and how quickly a neighborhood can come alive when someone takes the first step. A few weeks ago, Charlotte Michaud, one of our Wallingford neighbors, posted a simple brave question in the local Facebook group: “If I were to find a meeting space and organize a get‑together, would anyone be interested in meeting in person?”. She wasn’t sure if anyone would reply, but the post exploded. Dozens of neighbors jumped in immediately, saying yes! Murphy’s Pub even chimed in within hours, offering to host: “We would love to host an event like this… Give us a call!” That generosity set the tone for everything that followed.
From Idea → Community Momentum
Charlotte got in touch with Murphy’s, picked a date, and hoped a handful of people might come. Around 70 neighbors showed up and the pub was buzzing. Encouraged by the turnout, Charlotte organized a second gathering, this time, a potluck at Keystone Congregational Church where around 20 neighbors came out to break bread. And now, gathering number three is happening, giving the neighborhood a chance to be of service together.
You’re Invited: Mutual Aid Bag‑Making for Our Unhoused Neighbors
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
6:30–8:30 PM
Keystone Church — 5019 Keystone Place N.
Email [email protected] with any questions or to be emailed about the next event
This next event combines connection with action: neighbors will be assembling food bags that a local mutual aid group will distribute to unhoused neighbors in Wallingford. If you can, bring a box of nonperishable foods. If you can’t, come anyway.
Charlotte shared that when she first reached out, it was because, after nearly a year in Wallingford, it still felt hard to truly meet neighbors. She wondered if anyone else felt the same. It turns out, a lot of people do. What began as one Facebook post has now grown into continued neighborhood connection.
And everyone is invited to be part of it.
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