What is Open to Conversation? Aiming for a Summer of 2025 roll out, Open to Conversation is a social movement designed to shift the narrative surrounding talking to strangers. The number one thing I've learned from conducting all these social projects, is that people want to connect ... they just need an invitation to start a conversation. To put it simply, Open to Conversation is that invitation. 10,000 buttons with the symbol on it, will be given for free to any stranger in Victoria who wants to show others that they are open to being approached for a conversation. This project relies heavily on volunteer and community support to share the buttons around Victoria. We will be hosting at least two 'button parties' over the summer to attach thousands of buttons onto information cards. Stay tuned for more information on Open to Conversation in the coming months to find out how you can volunteer to help be a part of this social movement to help inprove our collective social health. This project is funded by the City of Victoria (My Great Neighbourhood Community Resiliency Grant) and supported by the Fairfield Gonzales Community Association.