Dashboard/Peterborough, NH

Peterborough Ward

My Acts of Neighborliness

124

My Team's Acts of Neighborliness

44

Active Members

A Nation of Neighbors

Building a Nation of Neighbors, One Small Act of Service at a Time

👥 Member Roster

Member Acts
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Heather J
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Sheilla Parkerson
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Daron J.
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Doubleday
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Erla D
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📋 Acts of Neighborliness Log

Kent B · Sep 4, 2026
Beautifying Shared Spaces1

Worked with other community members to clean up and replant community garden

Kent B · Sep 3, 2026
Showing Up in Your Community1

Weeded in community hoop house

Cassie B · Sep 3, 2026
Offering Gratitude & Recognition1

Sent a text to a dear friend whose YouTube Yoga Nidra lifted my heart and lightened my burden

Hermon M · Sep 3, 2026
Making New Connections1

Thanked the clerk at the auto parts store for help in finding the right part for for exhaust pipe on my truck

I was confused by all the options available and he was able to guide me to the correct part.

Hermon M · Sep 3, 2026
Offering Gratitude & Recognition1

Told the worker at the recycling center that I appreciate the good work that he does.

Paul C · Sep 2, 2026
Showing Up in Your Community1

Served as a panelist at Nashua Community College for a "Becoming Nature Positive" event.

Ron S · Sep 2, 2026
Showing Up in Your Community1

Played a free 3 hour gig/performance for Hot Dogs Nd Service Dogs. This was a community event in Hollis NH to support veterans organizations.

It was a wonderful community event enjoyed by many and fostered respect and patriotism for service members and their families.

Jane C. · Sep 2, 2026
Making New Connections1

Wrote note to my mom’s friend

I write a note to my mother’s friend to thank her for remembering my mom and for sending her letters, and gave her an update on my mom, since my mom is unable to reciprocate.

Kent B · Sep 1, 2026
Showing Up in Your Community1

Weeded in community hoop house

Ron S · Sep 1, 2026
Borrowing, Lending, and Giving Things Away1

Gifted a softball bat to a fellow player

There’s a guy in our over 70s softball league that’s fairly new to league play. He liked using my bat so I gave it to him to keep and use.

Cassie B · Aug 31, 2026
Offering Gratitude & Recognition1

I stopped to thank the workers who are repairing a bridge in my town and tell them what a good you I think they are doing.

Jane C. · Aug 31, 2026
Providing Support & Encouragement1

Visited friend

My friend had surgery recently so I dropped by for a brief visit. Later I texted her a beautiful song about slowing down and hearing the Spirit.

Joan L. · Aug 30, 2026
Beautifying Shared Spaces1

I work with another lady to beautify spaces around our apartment complex.

I was able to purchase some old veterans boots for display with a flag and a bible in the entry way. The veterans really appreciate it!

Sheilla Parkerson · Aug 30, 2026
Providing Support & Encouragement1

Reached out to a friend I haven't talked to in a while

Sheilla Parkerson · Aug 30, 2026
Other1

Gave a ride to church to a friend of the missionaries

Jane C. · Aug 30, 2026
Practicing Everyday Kindness1

Visited with elderly neighbors

Paul and I brought brownies to our elderly neighbors who are a bit reclusive. We had a nice visit with them!

Cassie B · Aug 30, 2026
Showing Up in Your Community1

Helped in developing neighborhood emergency plan

Rex G. · Aug 29, 2026
Practicing Everyday Kindness1

called elderly acquaintance to see if they needed help with anything

92 year old acquaintance lives alone with his wife. Called to see if I could help in any way

Sheilla Parkerson · Aug 29, 2026
Sharing Food & Hospitality1

Shared food at a hike

Rex G. · Aug 29, 2026
Making New Connections1

cleared bushes from neighbors entrance area to main st. to improve visibility and improve safety

Heather J · Aug 29, 2026
Other1

Made a purchase from a local fundraiser to support addiction recovery

Paul C · Aug 29, 2026
Sharing Food & Hospitality1

Delivered brownies to neighbors (with my wife).

Paul C · Aug 28, 2026
Showing Up in Your Community1

Served as a floating monitor of a group of Mermaids out on a moonlight swim.

Paul C · Aug 28, 2026
Practicing Everyday Kindness1

Stopped to help an elderly woman who was lost.

Heather J · Aug 28, 2026
Making New Connections1

Helped the full time missionaries teach a lesson to a friend

Rex G. · Aug 28, 2026
Lending a Hand1

mowed neighbors yard

Joan L. · Aug 27, 2026
Lending a Hand1

Helped a neighbor watch her dog while she helped other friends .

Paul C · Aug 26, 2026
Showing Up in Your Community1

Offered suggestions for improving a zoning ordinance proposal for affordable housing.

Erla D · Aug 26, 2026
Making New Connections1

Wrote a note to an inactive sister

I introduced myself to someone I don’t know

Jane C. · Aug 26, 2026
Other1

Loved, shared and invited

I had a nice conversation with a friend about our church, including some of our beliefs and the purpose of temples. I invited her to come to our church anytime and told her we made a tentative plan to attend the Portland, Maine Temple Open House in the future.

Jane C. · Aug 26, 2026
Sharing Food & Hospitality1

Having the Sisters over for dinner!

I’m excited we’re going to have the Sister missionaries over for dinner this evening. Yay!

Jane C. · Aug 26, 2026
Providing Support & Encouragement1

Reached out to friend

I reached out to a neighbor who is going to have surgery soon, letting her know she will be in my thoughts and prayers and that I am here if she needs help.

Jane C. · Aug 26, 2026
Making New Connections1

Made new friend

I have begun taking regular walks with a woman in my community who is somewhat isolated and is battling Stage 4 breast cancer. We are enjoying our new friendship.

Jane C. · Aug 26, 2026
Sharing Food & Hospitality1

Hosted niece for dinner

Joan L. · Aug 26, 2026
Practicing Everyday Kindness1

Helping another friend go to the Drs.

Sheilla Parkerson · Aug 25, 2026
Sharing Food & Hospitality1

Dropped off bread to a friend that was moving

Joan L. · Aug 25, 2026
Practicing Everyday Kindness1

Transport friend to Drs. Took friend to Dr appt.

Kent B · Aug 24, 2026
Lending a Hand1

Helped a member of our church congregation load his U Haul truck

Erla D · Aug 24, 2026
Making New Connections1

Baked a cake for a neighbor

I’m new in the neighborhood. Made a cake for Jan as a way of introducing myself.

Kent B · Aug 23, 2026
Showing Up in Your Community1

Took elderly neighbor to and participated in community choir all day event

Cassie B · Aug 22, 2026
Lending a Hand1

Accompanied older adult neighbor to summer sing

Kent B · Aug 21, 2026
Showing Up in Your Community1

Helped set up for community yard sale with proceeds to local charity

Kent B · Aug 21, 2026
Showing Up in Your Community1

Weeded community gardens

Kent B · Aug 21, 2026
Making New Connections1

Visited with new neighbor with my wife and granddaughter.

Our granddaughter is leaving on a mission in a few weeks and this neighbor has family members who served missions for the Church though he is not a member.

Joan L. · Aug 21, 2026
Beautifying Shared Spaces1

Helped a neighbor

Helped clear vines and brush. Helped my granddaughter get to work..

Michelle A. · Aug 21, 2026
Making New Connections1

Temple Shift

Kent B · Aug 20, 2026
Making New Connections1

Took our granddaughter with us to visit for an hour or so with a 94-year-old neighbor who has lived a fascinating life.

Joan L. · Aug 19, 2026
Sharing Food & Hospitality1

Invited the sisters for lunch.

Sheilla Parkerson · Aug 19, 2026
Sharing Food & Hospitality1

Dropped off bread to a friend

Cassie B · Aug 18, 2026
Making New Connections1

Getting to know new neighbors at community party

NathanG · Aug 17, 2026
Sharing Food & Hospitality1

Joined neighbors for some watermelon and met their daughter in a pleasant conversation about their family.

Joan L. · Aug 17, 2026
Providing Support & Encouragement1

Helped a friend go grocery shopping

Every two weeks or so I drive a friend grocery shopping.

Jenn W · Aug 16, 2026
Practicing Everyday Kindness1

Checked in on a friend

Ron S · Aug 16, 2026
Lending a Hand1

Helped neighbor with hot tub project

We have new neighbors, a couple of nice young men. I’ve been helping them by loaning tools and giving advice. We’ve also enjoyed sharing dinners with them both at their home and ours.

Daron J. · Aug 16, 2026
Making New Connections1

Provide neighbor with referral for estate planning attorney

My neighbor, who is new to the area, asked for a referral to an estate planning attorney and I provided one.

Frank, G · Aug 16, 2026
Providing Support & Encouragement1

Invited single adults over to the house

Kent B · Aug 15, 2026
Lending a Hand1

Weeded neighborhood hoop house

Spent several hours cleaning out hoop house to prepare for late summer planting.

Jillian A · Aug 15, 2026
Showing Up in Your Community1

Baked a cake

I baked a cake for the community to enjoy as part of the dedication celebration of a Revolutionary War monument in Lyndeborough.

Cassie B · Aug 15, 2026
Showing Up in Your Community1

Weeding in community garden

Joan L. · Aug 15, 2026
Practicing Everyday Kindness1

Watched a dog for a neighbor when she is gone.

Watched a neighbors dog a couple times when she has had to go out.

Joan L. · Aug 15, 2026
Beautifying Shared Spaces1

Picked up trash beside road

Walked Saturday and picked up trash as I went.

Jai C. · Aug 15, 2026
Lending a Hand1

chopped wood for neighbor

Neighbor had fell many trees and needs to clear them by winter to unblock driveway for snow removal. Took a chainsaw and got to work.

Joan L. · Aug 14, 2026
Beautifying Shared Spaces1

Decorated community room with a friend for up come ng fall season

Woman that used to do decorating has passed away.. so neighbor and I have decided to do seasonal decorating .

Cassie B · Aug 14, 2026
Other1

Served in Temple

Chris M. · Aug 14, 2026
Beautifying Shared Spaces1

Picked up litter along our road

I walk our dog along 2nd NH Turnpike. I've taken a trash bag along on our walks and have been picking up litter.

Kent B · Aug 14, 2026
Sharing Food & Hospitality1

Made and took large fruit salad to neighbor recovering from surgery

Had a delightful visit e ith our neighbors which if course, blessed us more than them.

Kent B · Aug 13, 2026
Making New Connections1

Trimmed dead limbs from neighborhood common area trees

NathanG · Aug 13, 2026
Making New Connections1

Introduced self to new neighbors.

Joan L. · Aug 13, 2026
Other1

Conversation

A neighbor stopped in to talk about water restrictions ( I think!), and we started talking about the church as she had been to SLC years ago. She wanted to see the inside of a temple. So I showed her some pictures I could find, but not enough and talked a little about work for the dead. I gave her a couple booklets of plan of salvation, etc. and sent her the video with elders renlund and elder kearon ( I think!) doing a tour of the Rome temple. Told her about open houses, etc.

Jane C. · Aug 13, 2026
Providing Support & Encouragement1

Talked with grieving friend

My friend lost her brother suddenly and has been grieving. I took some time to talk with her about all she has been going through.

Vickie A · Aug 13, 2026
Lending a Hand1

Truck broke down in my driveway

Went at got Christopher to help diagnose problem

Vickie A · Aug 12, 2026
Making New Connections1

Talked to new move neighbors

Bassetts just moved in. Introduced myself and made new friends

Joan L. · Aug 12, 2026
Providing Support & Encouragement1

Watched a neighbors dog while she had to go out to appt.

Neighbor had to go give support at therapy session for veterans ... Dog is hot in her car.

NathanG · Aug 12, 2026
Sharing Food & Hospitality1

Back@ya - neighbor shared some authentic homemade biltong

NathanG · Aug 12, 2026
Sharing Food & Hospitality1

#back@ya - neighbour shared some fresh orchard picked peaches

Kathy S · Aug 12, 2026
Practicing Everyday Kindness1

Invited neighbors over for dinner

We have a young couple of men move in and we want them to know we care and are here if they need anything. They came over for dinner and enjoyed playing pool.

Vickie A · Aug 12, 2026
Borrowing, Lending, and Giving Things Away1

Gave lots of outdoor toys to new neighbor

New neighbors have a 5 year old that liked my outdoor ride on tractor, excavator, slide and kitchen. Gave them to his family

Kent B · Aug 11, 2026
Beautifying Shared Spaces1

Trimmed dead limbs from neighborhood common area trees

Daron J. · Aug 11, 2026
Lending a Hand1

Fixed power sliding door on single mom’s minivan to save her a $1,200 repair

A cable on the power sliding door of a single mom’s minivan broke awhile back and she was quoted $1,200 for the repair. Since I have the same minivan and have done the same repair on my van in the past, I got the cables (they only cost $25) and did the repair for free.

NathanG · Aug 11, 2026
Beautifying Shared Spaces1

Removed sticks off common way.

NathanG · Aug 11, 2026
Making New Connections1

Chatted with neighbor about life

Heather J · Aug 11, 2026
Providing Support & Encouragement1

Texted a friend I haven't talked to for a long time

My friend and her family live in Spokane and I wanted to see how they were faring with the fires in their community. They are safe and they are doing as well as they can be considering. It was good to reconnect.

Emily D · Aug 11, 2026
Lending a Hand1

Babysitting

Adah J · Aug 10, 2026
Sharing Food & Hospitality1

I made cookies and shared with them a neighbor

Joan L. · Aug 10, 2026
Making New Connections1

Talked about the church with nonmembers

I went to the family genealogy library and got talking with two nonmembers there about work for the dead in temples which led to the plan of salvation and me drawing a diagram and explaining it to them.

Joan L. · Aug 10, 2026
Borrowing, Lending, and Giving Things Away1

Shared food from garden

I shared beets and tomatoes with two neighbors. I also shared a bowl of tomatoes with rest of the community here.

Vickie A · Aug 9, 2026
Other1

Gave Betty a ride to church

Betty c needs a ride to church every week

Rex G. · Aug 8, 2026
Showing Up in Your Community1

Donated artwork from a local artist to support maintenance of a historic local chapel

My wife Gloria and I were married in this historic chapel so we feel a connection to the chapel which is only open for one service per year

Heather J · Aug 8, 2026
Borrowing, Lending, and Giving Things Away1

Made donations to local thrift store

Jacob J · Aug 8, 2026
Lending a Hand1

helped my friend reel up his fishing rod

Jane C. · Aug 7, 2026
Showing Up in Your Community1

Babysitting

A young couple in our community was in desperate need of a babysitter so I volunteered to watch their kids for a few hours.

Jane C. · Aug 7, 2026
Lending a Hand1

Took sister to dr appointment

Nathan J · Aug 7, 2026
Lending a Hand1

Jump started a car

Rex G. · Aug 7, 2026
Lending a Hand1

graded my neighbors gravel driveway

Rex G. · Aug 6, 2026
Lending a Hand1

mowed my neighbors lawn

Kathy S · Aug 6, 2026
Making New Connections1

Having lunch with friends and met a new friend

My new friend came over and introduced herself. Her name was Jan and it was like we were old companions and we’ve never met so we’re going to lunch for the first time on Tuesday. Making new connections through friendship.

Joan L. · Aug 5, 2026
Making New Connections1

Went to a garden gathering

Went to a "garden harvest" picnic at my community garden and met several new people. One man gave me a jar of honey and I gave him a jar of homemade relish. We've since swapped extra vegetables!

Kent B · Aug 5, 2026
Showing Up in Your Community1

Reviewed community insurance policy and advised re how it will apply to tragic barn fire.

Counseled with neighborhood insurance coordinator and presented at neighborhood council meeting.

Kent B · Aug 4, 2026
Borrowing, Lending, and Giving Things Away1

Borrowed an air mattress and portable table from 2 neighbors since we don't yet have any of our belongings.

Cassie B · Aug 4, 2026
Offering Gratitude & Recognition1

Helped neighbor make coleslaw for firefighters who came to put out a fire in our neighborhood

Joan L. · Aug 4, 2026
Lending a Hand1

Helped a neighbor with transportation

Helped a neighbor with transport for family.

Joan L. · Aug 3, 2026
Beautifying Shared Spaces1

Light gardening-- ( weed whacking, mostly)

Woman passed away who did gardens for others, so I " help" with planting and weed whacking around few small gardens.

Joan L. · Aug 3, 2026
Lending a Hand1

Helped another with transport

I helped a member with transport of kids 2x

Jane C. · Aug 3, 2026
Providing Support & Encouragement1

Visited my elderly mother

Brought flowers from my yard and to my mom and we went for a short walk. Helped her engage in some assisted living activities.

Joan L. · Aug 3, 2026
Sharing Food & Hospitality1

Offered my neighbor fresh tomatoes from my garden and she swapped blueberries.

Talk with my sweet neighbor about life and gardening.... Swap veggies.

Frank, G · Aug 2, 2026
Providing Support & Encouragement1

Single adults over to the house

Joan L. · Aug 2, 2026
Providing Support & Encouragement1

Talked with my son about some wildflower seeds I got free .

He wants but hasn't had time to plant them so I'll help do them next spring for his bees.

Doubleday · Aug 2, 2026
Practicing Everyday Kindness1

Showed love to niece

Walked to her car before she left in bare feet to show love and care.

Joan L. · Aug 1, 2026
Providing Support & Encouragement1

Helped a neighbor come home from hospital and pickup groceries and prescritions

Neighbor called and asked if I could pick him up from hospital tomorrow. On way home he needed groceries and pharmaceuticals.

Jane C. · Jul 31, 2026
Providing Support & Encouragement1

Sent a card to friends

Our friends just lost their beloved dog, so I sent them a note to let them know we’re thinking about them.

Rex G. · Jul 31, 2026
Making New Connections1

contributed to local charity

Jane C. · Jul 31, 2026
Providing Support & Encouragement1

I wrote an encouraging letter to my niece who lives out-of-state.

One of my nieces is a brilliant and talented woman who can feel lonely and anxious living alone in L.A. I wrote her a letter yesterday, offering her some support (and some aunt-advice!) and gave it to her before she flew back to L.A. I also gave her a hand-printed towel I had made as a reminder that she is very much loved.

Rex G. · Jul 31, 2026
Beautifying Shared Spaces1

removed a downed tree from our well travelled class VI road

Paul C · Jul 27, 2026
Providing Support & Encouragement1

Weekly meeting to encourage and support to struggling women (over Zoom).

Doubleday · Jul 26, 2026
Showing Up in Your Community1

Gave a friend a ride to church.

Paul C · Jul 23, 2026
Showing Up in Your Community1

Prepared for and hosting a Affordable Housing Team meeting.

Kent B · Jul 22, 2026
Lending a Hand1

Weedeated significant piece of neighborhood common area

Paul C · Jul 21, 2026
Providing Support & Encouragement1

support to my sister's (adult) grandchildren

my sister's grandchildren struggle with emotional problem and dysfunctional upbringing. I help to encourage and guide and negotiate challenges through weekly meetings.

Rex G. · Jul 21, 2026
Making New Connections1

take care of my neighbors lawn

about 3-4 years ago one of my neighbors (Peter Colbath) became ill with some sort of dementia which got progressively worse. Because of this I began taking care of his lawn. About a year ago he passed away. I have continued to take care of his lawn and gravel driveway, as well as other minor things that need doing, around their property.

Paul C · Jul 21, 2026
Showing Up in Your Community1

Work of developing a Pocket Neighborhood zoning ordinance in Harrisville

Work of developing a Pocket Neighborhood zoning ordinance in Harrisville: Writing article in town newsletter tons of committee work crafted a survey for community feedback etc.

Kent B · Jul 20, 2026
Lending a Hand1

Helped stain cedar shakes

Spent couple of hours staining cedar shakes to replace damaged ones on neighbor's home.

Jane C. · Jul 20, 2026
Lending a Hand1

Filled in hundreds of nail holes

My niece is getting married on Saturday. I have been helping my sister and brother-in-law prepare their home and grounds as that’s where the wedding is going to take place.

Jane C. · Jul 20, 2026
Providing Support & Encouragement1

Went shopping for my elderly mother

Since my mother lives in assisted-living, I periodically go shopping for her. I bought her new clothes, she tried them on, and then I took her to lunch.

Heather J · Jul 11, 2026
Lending a Hand1

Helped a stranger in the grocery store

I was picking out asparagus next to another woman. Since I was nearest to the bags, I handed her one before I got one for myself. She seemed genuinely grateful that I took a moment to do a very simple kindness. I think we both felt uplifted.

Team Progress

Peterborough Ward

124/ 250 acts50%

toward the 250-act team goal

Acts Rendered

Making New Connections21
Lending a Hand21
Showing Up in Your Community18
Providing Support & Encouragement17
Sharing Food & Hospitality13
Beautifying Shared Spaces10
Practicing Everyday Kindness9
Other6
Borrowing, Lending, and Giving Things Away5
Offering Gratitude & Recognition4

Team Info

Member since
Jul 4, 2026
Location
Peterborough, NH

Ideas for Acts of Neighborliness

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Making New Connections
  • Introduce yourself to a neighbor you don't know
  • Start a conversation with a vendor at the farmer's market
  • Start a conversation in the grocery store line
  • Make small talk with someone you see often but rarely talk to
  • Ask someone you know relatively well to tell you more about themselves
  • Welcome a new neighbor with a note, treat, or small introduction
  • Invite someone to join you for a walk
  • Sit with someone new at a community event
  • Ask a longtime resident to tell you something they love about the neighborhood
  • Introduce two neighbors who might enjoy knowing each other
  • Introduce a young person to someone who works in a field they're interested in
Lending a Hand
  • Put your neighbor's trash cans away
  • Help a neighbor with repairs or maintenance tasks such as cleaning out gutters, removing brush, or weeding
  • Wash and/or vacuum a family member's car
  • Walk your neighbor's dog
  • Water plants, collect mail, or pet sit while your neighbor is on vacation
  • Mow your neighbor's lawn, with permission
  • Shovel or sweep a neighbor's walkway
  • Bring in a package left on a neighbor's porch
  • Help carry groceries or heavy items
  • Offer to drive someone to an appointment or errand
  • Help a neighbor troubleshoot a simple household or technology problem
Providing Support & Encouragement
  • Visit an elderly neighbor
  • Invite a neighborhood child who isn't often included over to play
  • Visit a nearby retirement community
  • Compliment a neighbor on their home or yard
  • Make an effort to engage in active listening the next time you're talking with someone
  • Post an encouraging note to someone's social media feed
  • Check in on someone who has been grieving, sick, or under stress
  • Send a simple "thinking of you" text or card
  • Invite someone who lives alone to join you for a holiday or special meal
  • Listen without trying to fix anything
  • Remember an anniversary, birthday, or hard date for someone
  • Send a handwritten note instead of a digital one
Sharing Food & Hospitality
  • Take a baked good to a neighbor
  • Make a special meal for someone you live with
  • Invite someone over for a meal
  • Host a dinner party
  • Offer extra garden produce to a neighbor
  • Drop off snacks or canned goods at a food pantry or neighborhood share box
  • Bring soup or dinner to someone going through a hard week
  • Host a casual porch night, cocoa night, or lemonade stand
  • Share a favorite recipe with a neighbor
  • Invite someone to sit with you at a public event
  • Organize a neighborhood potluck
Borrowing, Lending & Giving Things Away
  • Loan something to a neighbor
  • Ask to borrow something from a neighbor
  • List unwanted items for free on a local Buy Nothing page
  • Donate items to a local resale shop
  • Borrow something from your library's "library of things"
  • Restock an existing free library or free pantry box
  • Create a small neighborhood free library or free pantry box
  • Offer to share tools, garden supplies, or extra seeds
  • Pass along children's clothes, toys, or books
  • Offer extra moving boxes, packing supplies, or storage bins
  • Share a recommendation for a trusted local repair person or service provider
  • Donate blood
Beautifying Shared Spaces
  • Pick up litter on your street
  • Pick up litter in the park or on a trail
  • Plant some flowers in a shared neighborhood space
  • Clean up an empty lot
  • Volunteer at a community garden plot
  • Weed around a shared sign, sidewalk, or common area
  • Plant bulbs where neighbors will see them in spring
  • Rake leaves from a storm drain
  • Report a broken streetlight, dangerous sidewalk, or pothole
  • Help maintain a little free library, community board, or trailhead area
Showing Up in Your Community
  • Attend a town festival, parade, or seasonal celebration
  • Join a community class, walking group, book club, or garden club
  • Participate in an interfaith activity
  • Organize a block party
  • Attend a neighborhood association meeting
  • Attend a community meeting
  • Shop at a local business
  • Attend an event at your local library
  • Utilize a shared community maker space
  • Participate in an open mic night at a local cafe
  • Support a local band or artist by attending a concert
  • Attend a city council meeting and thank the council members
  • Attend a school concert, play, game, or fundraiser
  • Visit a local museum, historical society, or community exhibit
  • Volunteer at a food pantry, community supper, or clothing closet
  • Vote in a local election
  • Attend a public lecture, author event, or local history program
Offering Gratitude & Recognition
  • Look a cashier or shop attendant in the eye and thank them
  • Offer a cold drink to your mail carrier
  • Write a thank you note to someone who regularly serves you
  • Join a community Facebook group and post positive, grateful thoughts
  • Post a note of gratitude to someone's social media feed
  • Review a local business on Google or Yelp with sincere praise
  • Write a note to an elected official offering praise and encouragement
  • Thank a teacher, coach, librarian, crossing guard, or bus driver
  • Leave a positive note for a neighbor who keeps a beautiful garden
  • Send a thank-you email to someone who organized a community event
  • Publicly praise a volunteer group, nonprofit, or civic worker
  • Compliment a local business employee to their manager
Practicing Everyday Kindness
  • Make an extra effort to obey slow speed limits in your neighborhood
  • Let someone go ahead of you in line
  • Return a stray shopping cart
  • Hold the door and make eye contact
  • Be patient with a new employee or trainee
  • Wave to neighbors, walkers, delivery drivers, and road workers
  • Keep sidewalks clear of snow, leaves, toys, or trash
  • Turn down loud music or outdoor noise out of consideration for neighbors