Stitch exists because its members chose to show up — for themselves, and for each other. The community grows stronger every time someone reaches out, makes a connection, or brings in a person who genuinely belongs here. That ripple effect is real, and it starts with members like you.

Inviting someone you know is one of the most meaningful things you can do — not because it helps Stitch grow, but because it makes life better for everyone already here. A new member means new friendships, new energy, new stories. It means someone who might have been lonely finds their way in.

Some members have gone all out: writing press releases, calling radio stations, making their own fliers. We don't expect that from all of our members, but this article walks you through a few simple things any member can do to help bring good people in.

Every Stitch member has a personal invitation code. Sharing your code with someone you invite means they get a discounted membership — and you earn Membership Points in return.

Membership Points recognize your contribution to the community. The more you earn, the bigger positive impact you'll be having! You can also use them to donate to charity or support members who need financial assistance.

You can find your invitation code in two places:

You can share your code with friends, via text or messaging apps, or even in a private message to a Limited member (members who have not yet upgraded to a full membership).

Inviting a friend to Stitch is straightforward — even if they live somewhere different from you, there are almost certainly Stitch members in their area.

Just send them a link to stitch.net and tell them to sign up. You can do this by email, text message, WhatsApp, Messenger, or whatever works best for you. Make sure to include your invitation code so they get the discount.

You can invite someone directly to an upcoming Stitch activity — this is a great way to give them a concrete reason to join.

You can also copy the web address from your browser and send them the link directly.

You can use the same approach to share a link to a Stitch Group or Discussion.

Social media is one of the most powerful ways to grow Stitch — a single post can reach hundreds or even thousands of people who might never have heard of us otherwise. If you've found value in being part of Stitch, sharing that with your network is a great way to help others find the same community.

Post a link to stitch.net — or to a specific Stitch activity — on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or any other platform you use. You can also share links in comments on public discussions or community websites. Include your invitation code when you post, if your share brings new members to Stitch, you should get the credit.

We've even had Stitch members call into radio stations to tell them about the community!

Posting fliers or handouts is a practical way to reach people in your local area — at community centers, libraries, places of work, shopping centers, or anywhere people gather.

Stitch provides ready-made fliers and handouts you can print and use. You can also create your own. If you belong to a Stitch Group, consider making a flier about your group rather than Stitch in general. Include photos of real members and the activities you enjoy together — a hike, a dinner, a game night. Seeing familiar faces and genuine moments gives people a much clearer picture of what joining could look like for them rather than generic advertising.

These are just a few ideas — the best approach will depend on your local community and your own style. If you try something that works well, we would love to hear about it.