Finding your place after another move

There are more than a million military families in the U.S., and they move every 2-3 years. That's three times more than civilian families, making them one of the most displaced segments of our population.

We know moving is already hard, and starting fresh time and time again makes each new destination hard to call home. That's why it's important to build instant connections with your neighbors the moment you arrive.

As a military spouse of 18 years, every time we move, I update my profile in Nextdoor in order to begin to understand the landscape of my new community, access resources, and see what my new neighbors are talking about! Platforms like Nextdoor provide a crucial doorway for our military families to navigate their new surroundings and begin to feel like their new neighborhood is home.

- Leah Love, Associate Director of Community Impact for Blue Star Families and Navy spouse

Meet your community on Nextdoor

ConnectFind neighbors who share your interests and hobbies

Nextdoor Groups

ExploreDiscover beloved local businesses and get recommendations for services near your new home

Neighborhood faves

Get SituatedSell items you don’t need and find new ones for free nearby

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Hear how military families are using Nextdoor Connect with Blue Star Families

More than 70% of military families live in civilian communities though research shows that nearly half of active-duty families do not feel a sense of belonging to their civilian communities. *Blue Star Families 2022 Military Family Lifestyle Survey

Did you know that connecting with just six neighbors can improve mental health and wellbeing and reduce feelings of loneliness?

Nextdoor partnered with leading scientific researchers to examine the impact of small acts of kindness in American neighborhoods. Even the smallest actions, such as saying hello to a neighbor, increased neighborhood unity.

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Here are some ways Nextdoor can help you get settled:

Sell, swap, or find free items like furniture, toys, electronics, gardening tools, and even fruit and veggies.
Find insider tips on great dog parks, restaurants, handymen, and more.
Get help moving heavy items, borrow a ladder, or find someone to help you assemble that tricky piece of furniture.
Meet a neighbor to walk with or someone to grab a cup of coffee.

Nextdoor will help you get things done locally when settling into your new neighborhood. You can also check out Blue Star Families to meet more military families, connect to your local chapter, and to access free benefits.

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