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Jennick Scheerlinck • June 6, 2024

Neighbourhood Concierge in Sint-Niklaas: referring help requests quick and efficient

The importance of quick and efficient referrals Based on the "fire and forget" principle, neighborhood workers, field workers, and local care organizations in Sint-Niklaas can ...

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Jennick Scheerlinck • March 13, 2024

From online connections to offline encounters in Weert and Nederweert

Punt Welzijn, a service-oriented welfare organization in Weert and Nederweert, works to improve livability in the neighborhoods and encourage residents to make the most of themsel...

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Jennick Scheerlinck • August 4, 2023

[Case study] Hoplr’s solution for Independent Living at the European Social Services Conference in Malmö

The 31st edition of the European Social Services Conference (ESSC) took place in Malmö, Sweden, from 14th to 16th June 2023, with a strong focus on "Advancing Social Services: Th...

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Laura Geerts • September 29, 2022

Matching people who need help with those who offer help with Hoplr

It may be hard to admit; but everyone needs a little help or company now and then. At the same time, both our database and research show that an astounding number of people is actu...

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Laura Geerts • March 31, 2022

Informal community care and longer independent living with Hoplr

It’s most seniors’ desire to live in their own homes for as long as possible. But living independently doesn’t mean ‘not needing help’. It means finding the help that all...

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Laura Geerts • February 2, 2022

Volunteering: Five reasons why a smart volunteering programme is neighbourhood-oriented

Many residents are willing and able to help the vulnerable members of their community. Local governments and organisations offer support and structure in the form of volunteering p...

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Laura Geerts • July 9, 2021

Case study: City of Deinze supports community development and caring neighbourhoods with Hoplr

About one year after the city-wide launch of Hoplr in Deinze, 3,772 households (22.6%) have registered. Uniquely, this government's Service Dashboard is managed by the Local Commu...

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Laura Geerts • December 27, 2020

From local community to an inclusive and caring neighbourhood with Hoplr

Private neighbourhood networks encourage involvement and primary care within the local community. In addition, community workers can use Hoplr to support their field work. This wa...

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Laura Geerts • November 13, 2020

Hoplr connects help offers and requests through new neighbourhood help functionalities

In a caring neighbourhood, residents can count on each other for small - and sometimes larger - help requests. The neighbourhood is an important link within a person's care net...

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Jennick Scheerlinck • June 21, 2020

Digital network Hoplr for local governments: social inclusion and citizen participation

Hoplr for the local community How does Hoplr work?What is Hoplr used for?Hoplr platform for local governments The social impact of HoplrWhy is local community building important? ...

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Laura Geerts • March 22, 2020

ACTION PLAN – accelerated rollout of digital neighbourhood network Hoplr during corona crisis: how and why?

These last couple of days, we have received numerous requests to enable an accelerated rollout of our digital neighbourhood network. Both new as well as local governments that had...

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Laura Geerts • March 14, 2020

Together against corona: inspiration and heartening actions from Hoplr neighbours

As said by alderwoman of Hasselt Lies Jans in an article about Hoplr, Corona and the associated measures taken by the government (social distancing in particular) have resulted in...

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Laura Geerts • February 4, 2020

Trailblazer municipality Olen enhances local community feeling

Olen was one of the very first municipalities to get started with our Service Dashboard, back in 2017. Their goal was to connect citizens, and enhance the local community feeling....

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Laura Geerts • January 14, 2020

Digitally stimulate community care with Hoplr: 10 practical tips

Community care: someone’s role in the local community greatly impacts their wellbeing. As a community worker or other social profile within the government, you’re probably ...

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Laura Geerts • February 28, 2019

Socialisation of care: local community as a key player

The healthcare sector is under immense pressure. In May 2018, more than 14,000 Flemish adults with disabilities were waiting on a budget to finance their care. At the same time, S...

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Neighbourhood Concierge in Sint-Niklaas: referring help requests quick and efficient

From online connections to offline encounters in Weert and Nederweert

[Case study] Hoplr’s solution for Independent Living at the European Social Services Conference in Malmö

Matching people who need help with those who offer help with Hoplr

Informal community care and longer independent living with Hoplr

Volunteering: Five reasons why a smart volunteering programme is neighbourhood-oriented

Case study: City of Deinze supports community development and caring neighbourhoods with Hoplr

From local community to an inclusive and caring neighbourhood with Hoplr

Hoplr connects help offers and requests through new neighbourhood help functionalities

Digital network Hoplr for local governments: social inclusion and citizen participation

ACTION PLAN – accelerated rollout of digital neighbourhood network Hoplr during corona crisis: how and why?

Together against corona: inspiration and heartening actions from Hoplr neighbours

Trailblazer municipality Olen enhances local community feeling

Digitally stimulate community care with Hoplr: 10 practical tips

Socialisation of care: local community as a key player

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