You Have
What It Takes.
The people, the spirit, the beauty, and the community to make sure no one in this city ever feels alone. All that’s left is choosing each other.
Loneliness Is Real Here Too — And Lindon Can Change That
Loneliness is one of the most serious public health crises of our time. Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called it an epidemic. It affects people in big cities and small towns alike — and yes, it’s present in Lindon too.
But here’s what’s different about Lindon: you already have almost everything needed to address it. The ingredients for a deeply connected community are already here. What’s needed now is intention — a collective decision to turn toward one another.
Lindon doesn’t just have the ability to reduce loneliness in this city. Lindon has the ability to eliminate it.
Lindon’s Strengths Are Extraordinary
Asset-Based Community Development teaches us to start with what’s strong, not what’s wrong. By that measure, Lindon is one of the most well-equipped cities in the country to build the kind of community everyone is hoping for.
People Who Already Care
Lindon is full of people who show up. Neighbors who bring meals when someone is sick. Families who look out for the kids on the street. Individuals who volunteer freely and give generously. Utah consistently ranks among the most charitable and volunteer-heavy states in the country — that culture of showing up for your neighbors runs especially deep here. It’s the single most powerful asset any community can have, and it’s already here in abundance.
Stunning Natural Beauty
You live at the foot of Mount Timpanogos, one of the most iconic peaks in the American West. Utah Lake is minutes away. Hundreds of miles of hiking trails run through your backyard. Research consistently shows that shared outdoor spaces are among the most powerful catalysts for community connection — and Lindon is surrounded by them.
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A City Built Around Families
Lindon is a young, growing city with a strong family culture. Youth sports leagues, school communities, neighborhood parks filled with kids — these natural networks of connection already exist and already bring people together. They just need to be intentionally deepened and extended to everyone who lives here.
Deep Roots of Faith & Service
Lindon’s faith communities have been quietly building social infrastructure for decades. They know how to gather people, support the vulnerable, and create belonging. That tradition of organized care for one another is a city-wide asset — one that scales naturally into a broader neighborhood connection movement.
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Engaged City & Community Leaders
Lindon has city leaders, local organizations, and community champions who genuinely care about quality of life for every resident. From city programs to civic groups to neighborhood associations, there is real institutional capacity here that can amplify grassroots connection efforts and help no one fall through the cracks.
“The most beautiful thing we can do for our community is simply to notice the people in it.”
The foundation of every great neighborhood is neighbors who choose to see each other.
Not One Lonely Person
in Lindon.
Imagine a city where everyone — the retired couple who moved in last year, the single parent working two jobs, the new family who doesn’t know anyone yet, the young adult living alone — feels known, connected, and cared for.
That’s not a dream. It’s a decision. A decision made one porchlight at a time, one invitation at a time, one block event at a time.
Lindon has the power to be that place. And you have the power to make it happen.
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You Don’t Have to Do Everything.
You Just Have to Do Something.
Project Porchlight makes it easy to find the kind of involvement that matches who you are and what you want to give. Every role matters. Every neighbor counts.
For Neighbors Who Want More Connection
You don’t have to plan or organize anything. Just commit to showing up — saying yes to invitations, joining a neighborhood group, and occasionally breaking bread with someone nearby.
- Join a Neighborhood Group near you
- Say yes to invitations when you can
- Share a meal with a neighbor every 2–3 months
For Neighbors Who Like Making Things Happen
If you enjoy inviting people and helping others connect, you might be a Block Builder. Organize a few block events each year or lead a neighborhood group. We provide training, materials, and small grants to help you succeed.
- Host a few Block Events for your street each year
- Lead a Neighborhood Group around something you love
- Training, a Starter Kit, and small grants provided
Not Sure Yet?
Start by learning more about Project Porchlight — what it is, how it works, and how neighbors across Lindon are getting involved. There’s a role here that fits who you are. You’ll find it.
Learn About Project PorchlightAre you?
The change starts with one neighbor choosing to turn toward the people around them. That neighbor could be you. Turn on your porchlight and let’s build this together.
Questions? Reach us at outreach@loveyouractualneighbor.org