Looking for a plumber recommendation? Need help finding your lost dog? Want to spread the word about a great new local restaurant? Front Porch Forum is the perfect platform for you! This free community-building service covers every town in Vermont and dozens of communities in upstate New York, allowing neighbors to connect and build a strong sense of community.

Front Porch Forum features a daily digest of postings from non-anonymous neighbors about a variety of everyday topics. Neighbors, local businesses, area nonprofits, and public officials can join their local Neighborhood Forum using their real name and address. They can then post on a wide range of topics, including lost pets, mechanic recommendations, block parties, break-ins, helping neighbors in need, organizing group buying clubs, discussing local politics, and buy/sell/give away items.

The postings on Front Porch Forum are published as a cleanly formatted, easy-to-read digest, typically once a day. Each posting includes the full name and street (but not the exact address) of the author, allowing for transparency and accountability.

Front Porch Forum is committed to maintaining a civil and constructive environment. Their professional online community managers moderate all Neighborhood Forums, reviewing each posting before it is published. However, it is the members themselves who set the tone and keep the conversation flowing.

Conversations on Front Porch Forum are private to your Neighborhood Forum and its immediately adjoining forums, ensuring the privacy of its members. The platform does not sell any member data to other entities and takes the responsibility of protecting members' information seriously.

If you're looking to connect with your neighbors, share information, and build a strong local community, sign up for your local Front Porch Forum today!