Porching
(verb) the act of gathering on a porch to share food, drinks, and conversation, fostering connections and community.
Our Executive Director started porching weekly with her Herron Morton neighbors in 2007. In 2014, porching became a formal program of the Harrison Center. We began encouraging people to gather with friends and neighbors on their porches to share food and drink and help cultivate a sense of community in our urban neighborhoods. Since that time, the popularity of "porching" has soared. In 2016, through a partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Porch Party movement grew to include the entire state of Indiana, and hundreds have joined in the fun.
Porching promotes togetherness and strengthens local ties, creating a welcoming atmosphere for social interaction and celebration.
HOW IT WORKS.
1. Pick a day — Choose a weekend or weeknight evening to host your porch party.
2. Invite friends, family & neighbors — Bring close friends or friendly neighbors together.
3. Prepare food & drinks — Who doesn’t love yummy snacks and refreshing drinks?
4. Connect — Find common values and develop bonds with neighbors to strengthen the fiber of our city!
