Neighbor Week - February 9 - 15, 2025
This year, celebrate Neighbor Week by building stronger connections in your neighborhood. Explore principles that inspire connection and support, discover practical ways to engage with those around you, and learn how to become a Neighborhood Ambassador to make a lasting impact in your neighborhood. Let’s work together to create more connected and vibrant neighborhoods!
Say Hi and Connect with a Neighbor
"Say Hi and Connect with a Neighbor" encourages building connections in your neighborhood. Download a greeting card here or pick one up at City Hall’s NECCO Department to get started.
Cook and Connect with a Neighbor
"Cook and Connect with a Neighbor" by sharing your favorite recipes! Download a blank recipe card here or pick one up at City Hall’s NECCO Department to start swapping delicious ideas.
Who is my neighbor?
MU Extension offers a simple chart to help you get to know and remember your neighbors, making it easier to build meaningful connections. Learning and using the names of your immediate neighbors is a great first step. You can find the link to this helpful resource here. How many of them can you fill out now? Let’s make it a goal to get that chart filled in 2025!
Good Neighbor Pledge
In 2023, David Burton introduced the "Engaged Neighbor" principles to inspire community connection and support. Embrace these principles by adding your name to the pledge and committing to being the change you want to see in your neighborhood.
Become a Neighborhood Ambassador
Become a Neighborhood Ambassador and serve as a key connector for your community, addressing, promoting improvements, identifying problems, and sharing valuable resources with neighbors. Whether organizing a block party or engaging with neighbors online, Ambassadors play a vital role in building connections and fostering pride in their neighborhoods.
Random Acts of Kindness
This year, Neighbor Week and Random Acts of Kindness Day coincide, offering the perfect opportunity to spread positivity in your neighborhood. We want to see your random acts of kindness year-round. Share your random acts of kindness and inspire others to do the same!
Share your random act of kindness
The “Engaged Neighbor Pledge” and “Who is My Neighbor?” activities were created by David Burton, a community development specialist with the University of Missouri Extension for over 22 years. Based in Springfield (Greene County), David develops educational programs focused on leadership and fostering engaged communities.
Contact us here or call (330) 971-8208 for more information on how you can be a part of the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative.