diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index c6f4ba1c44..2149d99140 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -341,16 +341,8 @@ I love it! Very clean code and great tests. lgtm.
 
 ## Contact
 
-The Kata Containers community can be reached through its dedicated IRC
-channels, Slack channels, and mailing lists:
-
-* IRC:
-  * Development discussions: `#kata-dev @ freenode.net`.
-  * General discussions: `#kata-general @ freenode.net`.
-
-* [Slack channels](https://katacontainers.slack.com/) ([invite](http://bit.ly/KataSlack)).
-
-* [Mailing lists](http://lists.katacontainers.io/).
+The Kata Containers community can be reached
+[through various channels](README.md#join-us).
 
 ## Project maintainers
 
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 9b82fdb46e..b4a32ad8cd 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 
 * [About Kata Containers](#about-kata-containers)
 * [Community](#community)
+    * [Join Us](#join-us)
     * [Users](#users)
     * [Contributors](#contributors)
 * [Governance](#governance)
@@ -23,6 +24,22 @@ Kata Containers combines technology from [Intel® Clear Containers](https://gith
 
 Kata Containers is working to build a global, diverse and collaborative community. Anyone who is interested in supporting the technology is welcome to participate. We are seeking different expertise and skills, ranging from development, operations, documentation, marketing, community organization and product management.
 
+## Join Us
+
+You can join our community on any of the following places:
+
+* Join our [mailing list](http://lists.katacontainers.io/).
+
+* Use the `irc.freenode.net` IRC server to join the discussions:
+  * General discussions channel: [`#kata-general`](http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=kata-general).
+  * Development discussions channel: [`#kata-dev`](http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=kata-dev).
+
+* Get an [invite to our Slack channel](http://bit.ly/KataSlack),
+  and then [join us on Slack](https://katacontainers.slack.com/).
+
+* Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/KataContainers) or
+  [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/KataContainers).
+
 ## Users
 
 See [Kata Containers installation user guides](https://github.com/kata-containers/documentation/blob/master/install/README.md) for details on how to install Kata Containers for your preferred