Communities with social capital – strong relationships and trust between people – are healthier, safer, and smarter.  They have higher test scores in school, less crime, and fewer heart attacks and colds.  Getting involved with SCOPE is a great way to build social capital.  Please take some time today to ...

• Sign up for SCOPE News
• Request a Speaker
• Donate
• SCOPE Reads

• Ask a single diner to share your table for lunch
• Audition for community theater or volunteer to usher
• Be nice when you drive
• Collect oral histories from older town residents
• Get to know your children’s teachers
• Invite government officials to speak at your workplace
• Say hello to strangers
• Turn off the TV and talk to friends and family
  
  - From Dr. Robert Putnam "Better Together"
  150 ways to build social capital