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Jamaica Plain, MA
Flowers bloom outside the botanical outdoor laboratory (Arnold Arboretum), started by Harvard University. (Credit: Faith Girdler) Because we have all
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Grayson, GA
Sunset on Cooper Lake. (Credit: Denny Wood) Grayson, Georgia retains much of its small-town atmosphere despite the encroaching suburbs trailing
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Florence Park in Tulsa, OK
Community members gather at the Florence Park Neighborhood Association. (Credit: Lance Woolsey) This is the way neighborhoods used to be
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Bethel Woods Center in Sullivan County, NY
Friends at Bethel Woods. (Credit: Barbara) This is the site of the original Woodstock Concert in 1969. It is now
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Madison Park in Seattle, WA
A boy rides his bicycle down the Madison Park Children’s Parade. (Credit: Hunter Robbins) Home to a variety of fantastic
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West Jefferson, NC
A group of women casually enjoy a meal together on a typical day in West Jefferson. (Credit: Ginny Tedder) In
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Gary, IN
Gary Mayor, Karen Freeman-Wilson, presents the World Civility Day resolution to Community Civility Counts partners Dr. Gordon Bradshaw, Bob Heisse,
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The Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, KS
Parishioners who welcomed Betty into their church with open arms. (Credit: Betty Swisher) First, it was a smile, a handshake
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La Loma Village in Litchfield Park, AZ
Residents and staff take a hike up Camelback Mountain together. (Credit: Roy Jarvis) In 2014, my wife and I determined
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Jackson, MS
Vickie Bradley is an integral part of the Jackson community thanks to her good samaritan heart and generous contributions to
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Jubilee Community Association in Lacey, WA
Jean’s husband eats some homemade chocolate fondue with their grandkids. (Credit: Jean Rennick) Neighbors are always available to lend a
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Bridgeport, WV
Despite being diagnosed with a brain tumor, 4-year-old Heath Owen is all smiles after surgery thanks to the loving support
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Bellingham, WA
You’re greeted by everyone who walks past you on the street with a smile, hello, or how are you even
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Grand Junction, CO
When Walter was faced with financial problems the sweet people of Grand Junction lent him their services free of charge
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St. Ignatius, MT
The huge pile of wood donated by neighbors while a resident was incapacitated. (Credit: Jack Pierce) Friendly hospitality and a true sense
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Morristown, AZ
I recently moved here and the neighbors in this area are the most helpful and kindest people I’ve ever met.
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Ballinger, TX
A local military hero with only one leg helping to raise scholarship funds in the name of another local hero
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The Doak’s House in Waterford, OH
Named a Finalist Because: Encapsulating the best of small-town America, the Doaks turn everyone into family—especially on Apple Butter Weekend.
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Sullivan, IL
Local resident, Geoffrey Auden handcrafts beautiful wooden American flags and donates the money to charity. (Credit: Ellen Ferrera) Sullivan is
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Redeemer Church in Lansing, MI
A retired parishioner shovels snow from a widow’s driveway free of charge. (Credit: Nettie Wood) They respect all people regardless
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Lynchburgh, VA
As we visited the area, we were pleasantly surprised by the friendliness, hospitality, and kindness that we encountered during our walks
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Ord Township Library, NE
Doreen stands in front of the library, her favorite space to write and make new friends. (Credit: Doreen Frick) No
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St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Sugar Grove, IL
A parishioner gave the church organist a bouquet of pink roses thanking her for her instrumental talents. (Credit: Audre Kurowski)
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North Branford, CT
Lyla and her classmates and friends hold up a banner that reads “Love for Lyla” to show their support for
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Safeco Field in Seattle, WA
Sophia Robinson, who suffers from two life-threatening heart conditions, gets a send-off from the Mariner Moose before she begins her
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Buckingham County, VA
Craig, a 70-year-old resident, spends his time collecting food and distributing it to the needy. (Credit: Rachel Wilson) Buckingham is
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Randall Elementary School in Madison, WI
Students celebrate their favorite principal’s birthday. John Wallace inspires his students every day to be the best they can be
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Phillip Sparks Memorial Park in Keene, TX
The Mizpah Gate is a historical landmark that stands at the southern entrance to the Southwestern Adventist University. Students often
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Saint George, UT
Locals often explore nearby national parks for a family hike full of stunning views and fun. (Credit: Susan Lafaele) We