WELCOME!
Local Links is a community-run project that is not an incorperated 501(c)(3) and does not take any monetary donations.
The sole purpose of Local Links is to encourage the community to come together and fill some holes that are missing!
All projects are coordinated through Astro and anyone who steps up as a project lead.
We’re not here for money or praise, we are here because we have identified a desperate need for people to get offline, outside, and connect with their community again before there no longer is a community to connect to. Thank you for being here!
Affinity Pods
Pods will stay open throughout the year. Occasionally, we will put together “pop-up pods” that dissolve at the end of the month.Pop-up Pods also include one special event hosted in the community!
To join a pod, fill out the form here!
These are periodically posted to Reddit and the LocalLinks Discord.
Matchmaking
Officially kicked off in November 2025, Local Links hosted its first “Single Mingle”! People keep asking us when we’re going to do another one!
Keep an eye out for more Local Links platonic and romantic meet ups in the future on the LocalLinks Discord.
Vancouver Tool Library
Need a tool? Borrow one! Just like a library lets you check out books, a Tool library lets you borrow tools.
Save money and space by borrowing tools instead of buying them.
Tool libraries are completely volunteer-run and we are always looking for more volunteers. They are a registered 501(c)3 non-profit.
This project now has it’s own Website. Patterned after the Portland Tool Libraries.
Vancouver Bike Bus
A Bike Bus aims to make biking – and riding any other “wheels” – to school fun and safe for kids! Each month, groups of students with trained volunteers will ride to school together down a pre-determined route. This is a great way for kids to make new friends, build confidence, and a way to get them back outside again! Biking helps cut down vehicular traffic and pollution, both of which our community can only benefit from.
Official Launch occurred on March 18, 2026 at Hough Elementary. Read about it in the Columbian!
Lincoln Elementary Bike Bus TBA
Patterned after the PDX Bike Bus.
Support Squads
Sometimes you just need a space to talk with people who get it! Peer support squads are about listening, sharing, and not having to go through things alone. These squads are designed to be ran by the community, for the community, and sustain long after Local Links support.
These are not therapeutic groups and anyone seeking professional support will be referred to local resources!
This project is currently in planning stages. If you have any ideas for groups that you want to see in the community, please fill out the community survey, here!
Maker's Space
Community members are coming together to create a space where people can use tools and get knowledge to create new things. Soon to be a registered 501(c)3 non-profit.
See their website, or join the Vancouver Makerspace Discord to learn more. Maker meetings on Discord every Thursday at 6:00PM. Monthly business meetings in the Vancouver Library.
WANT TO SEE SOMETHING IN VANCOUVER?
Local Links is built off of ideas brought forth from members of the community. If there is something that you want to see in your community and want Local Links help with the initial launch, please email us at locallinkspnw@gmail.com.
Read more about Local Links PNW.