Budel-Schoot welcomes newcomers with local charm and volunteer spirit
New residents in Budel-Schoot are greeted with a warm welcome from local volunteers, helping them settle in and connect with their community. This initiative, part of Cranendonck’s 'Dorpskracht' program, fosters stronger village bonds through personal visits and local support.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative | Welcome Team (Sterk Schoot) |
| Location | Budel-Schoot, Cranendonck, Noord-Brabant |
| Volunteers | Mireille van Seggelen, Elle van Leeuwen |
| Duration | 5 years |
| Support | Local business sponsorships |
| Website | cranendonck.nl/dorpskracht |
The municipality of Cranendonck supports local initiatives like 'Dorpskracht' to strengthen community bonds and encourage civic engagement. These efforts align with broader governance goals of fostering social cohesion and resident well-being.
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Community Strength in Budel-Schoot: New Residents Feel Welcome Immediately
Across Cranendonck, residents are actively contributing to their village and to each other. They make their villages a little stronger every day. We call this "Dorpskracht" (village strength). Over the coming weeks, each week will focus on a different initiative with a video on cranendonck.nl/dorpskracht. On this website, you’ll find practical information, useful tips, and additional support for setting up initiatives.
This week: In Budel-Schoot, the Welcome Team of the village platform Sterk Schoot ensures that new residents feel welcome right away. Through personal visits and a bag full of local information and products, they help neighbors settle into their new village. This way, connections grow simply at the front door. Volunteers Mireille van Seggelen and Elle van Leeuwen took us along.
“We go door-to-door and ring the bell,” says Elle. “Generally, new villagers are happy when we show up with the bag.” “It makes conversations in the village afterward easier because you’ve already met,” Mireille adds. “We’ve been around for five years now and operate entirely on volunteers and sponsorship from local businesses.”
Want to make a difference yourself?
Collaboration through Dorpskracht happens in Cranendonck perhaps more often than you think. Curious about this video? Or do you want to get involved yourself? We’ll help you get started via cranendonck.nl/dorpskracht.
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