When Hailey George and Andrew Nosrati moved into their Back Bay apartment this year, one aspect that excited George was the grandiose front stoop.

Before long, Nosrati was hand drawing flyers for a stoop-warming party, an effort for the couple to meet some of their neighbors.

During the party, which was attended by 25 people that started the day as strangers to the pair, an idea sparked in George’s mind.

On December 9, George and Nosrati launched Back Bay Community Board, a Facebook group meant to build community and connections in the neighborhood.

“We will all live happier lives if we know our neighbors,” said George, who said she is a firm believer in taking responsibility of building the neighborhood you want to be a part of.

The group has amassed nearly 150 members in its short lifespan. Already, a book club has formed within the group.

Nosrati hopes the group will help residents with common interests and desires connect easier. The neighborhood is home to a wide range of people, George said.

The group will allow these people to connect and network with one another, she said.

George has been a resident of Boston for nine years. Nosrati is new to the city, having moved to Boston this year when they moved in together.

The couple met when George was traveling around the country hosting shows for her Assyrian matchmaking site, MesoMatchmaker.

At first, George wanted Nosrati to participate on her dating show. After the two met, George no longer wanted Nosrati on the show. She wanted him for herself.

Upon moving in together, both set the goal of making their community a friendlier one.

Just like he had for their stoop-warming party, Nosrati spent the first days of December creating flyers with the goal of recruiting neighbors to go Christmas Caroling. It worked. The Facebook group was formed just days after.

George and Nosrati also plan to partner the group with businesses in the Back Bay, perhaps by co-hosting events together.

“The goal is to create community and have people meet each other,” said George, who said she didn’t like not knowing what some of her neighbors' names were.

Ground rules are still being determined as the group gains popularity.

“We want to encourage people to take ownership of their block and even their building,” said George.

Another goal of the couple is to try to bring back stoop culture in the neighborhood as the stoops of residential buildings can serve as a social space for gatherings and just hanging out.

“People should care more about the world happening right beside them,” said George. “You never know what your neighbors are going through and one hello can make a big difference.”

The motto that George and Nosrati try to live by is ‘empowered people empower people.’