Holiday & Winter App Content Ideas
Keeping your community informed, supported, and engaged is especially important during the holidays and wintertime. Use these content ideas to share timely updates, promote safety, and build stronger connection through your app.
Holiday Hours, Closures & Key Contacts
Share essential schedule updates so your community knows what to expect.
Ideas to Include:
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Office or program closures
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Adjusted operating hours
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Emergency or after-hours contacts
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Details on what qualifies as an urgent request
Suggested Push Notification:
Holiday Hours: Tap to view updated office hours and important contacts.
Image Ideas (right-click to download):

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Seasonal Gratitude Messages
Use your app to express appreciation at year’s end.
Ideas to Include:
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Year-end gratitude from leadership
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Appreciation for your community, team, or supporters
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Highlights of impact and accomplishments
Suggested Push Notification:
Sending warm holiday gratitude to our community — tap to read our message.
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Winter Safety Tips
Share helpful reminders to keep your community safe.
Ideas to Include:
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Heating and electrical safety
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Preventing slips and falls
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Safe winter travel guidance
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Storm preparedness reminders
Suggested Push Notification:
Stay safe this winter — tap for quick safety tips.
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Food, Meal & Seasonal Assistance Resources
Connect your community to important winter support services.
Ideas to Include:
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Local food pantry hours and volunteering opportunities
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Holiday meal distribution events
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Warm clothing or blanket drives
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Resource hotlines and community services
Suggested Push Notification:
Looking for holiday meals or winter resources? Tap for local options.
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Family & Community Activities
Share accessible, fun seasonal activities.
Ideas to Include:
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Winter crafts and family events
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Holiday celebrations
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Library programs
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Cultural or seasonal activities
Suggested Push Notification:
Looking for family-friendly holiday fun? Tap for local activities.
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Holiday & Winter Engagement Contests
Encourage community participation with simple contests.
Ideas to Include:
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Decorating contests
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Winter photo or art contests
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Recipe sharing
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Kindness challenges
Suggested Push Notification:
Holiday Contest! Share your creativity — tap to join.
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Cold Weather Alerts & Storm Warnings
Help your community stay safe during extreme temperatures.
Ideas to Include:
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Cold-weather safety tips
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Warming center or public warm-space locations
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Local weather alerts
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Transportation or access updates
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Event or meeting delays
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Office opening or closing updates
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Parking or transportation changes
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Facility and service notices
Suggested Push Notification:
Cold weather alert — tap for warm spaces and safety information.
Image Ideas:

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Winter Wellness & Health Resources
Share resources that support well-being during winter.
Ideas to Include:
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Mental health support resources
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Tips for managing seasonal stress
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At-home or indoor fitness ideas
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Flu shot or vaccine reminders
Suggested Push Notification:
Winter wellness matters — tap for resources and support.
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New Year Planning & Organization Tools
New year - new goals! Help your community start the year organized and prepared.
Ideas to Include:
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Goal-setting templates
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Budgeting tools
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New year checklists
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Planning and organization tips
Suggested Push Notification:
Start the new year strong — tap to view helpful tools.
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Learning, Training & Opportunity Spotlights
Highlight seasonal opportunities for growth and support.
Ideas to Include:
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Skill-building workshops
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Education or certification programs
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Job training resources
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Volunteer opportunities
Suggested Push Notification:
New opportunities available — tap to explore programs.
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Community Spotlights
Feature stories that build connection and pride.
Ideas to Include:
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Member, participant, or staff spotlights
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Community achievements
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Volunteer appreciation
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Behind-the-scenes features
Suggested Push Notification:
Meet the people making a difference — tap to read more.
Image Ideas:
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Cultural & Heritage Recognition
Celebrate meaningful seasonal and historical observances.
Ideas to Include:
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MLK Day reflections
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Black History Month content
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Cultural celebrations
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Local events and educational resources
Suggested Push Notification:
Celebrate the season — tap for stories and events.
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- See Holiday and Winter Content Ideas Specifically for Housing Authority Admins
- Are there other content starters and ideas that you'd like to see here? Reach out to appsupport@patter.com and let us know!