Details on National Good Neighbor Day

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In Greene County: National Good Neighbor Day to be Celebrated With Week-Long Challenge

National Good Neighbor Day is September 28 and University of Missouri Extension and other local sponsors are encouraging residents to find ways to celebrate good neighboring Sept. 26 to Oct. 2 as part of the 1,000 Acts of Neighboring Challenge.

Thanks to the sponsors of our neighboring challenge, there are also prizes and money to win for the best acts of neighboring in Greene County during the week-long celebration.

Details about the challenge and how to participate can be found at:

https://extension.missouri.edu/counties/greene/neighboring-project, at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NationalGoodNeighborDay or by emailing Burton at burtond@missouri.edu.

Residents are encouraged to use the week as an opportunity to meet neighbors they do not already know. Deliver snacks or a handwritten note to a neighbor. Plan and organize a neighborhood block party or workday. Host a simple event like donuts on the driveway or goodies in the garage. Perhaps use chalk to write inspiring quotes on the sidewalks.

Various articles about neighboring – like “Acts of Neighboring Are Easier Than Many People Imagine” – and details about MU Extension’s Engaged Neighbor program can be found online at https://extension.missouri.edu.

In 1978, U.S. President Jimmy Carter announced the creation of a national day aimed at raising public awareness that good neighbors help achieve human understanding and build strong, thriving communities. This year’s 1,000 Acts of Neighboring Challenge is the largest effort yet and it is gaining nationwide attention.

Greene County MU Extension 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. | (417) 881-8909 http://extension.missouri.edu

Visit our website: https://extension.missouri.edu/counties/greene/neighboring-project