Casa De Communidades in Albuquerque, NM
The food pantry typically fills up 30 to 40 boxes of donated food. (Credit: Allison Groom) I think Casa De
Gallatin, TN
Named a Finalist Because: With racial unrest and anti-police sentiment making for a toxic combination in communities across the country,
Downieville, CA
July 4th is a very big day in Downieville, with the whole town chipping in to make sure it goes
Biscuits and More in Marietta, GA
The “More” in Biscuits and More might as well stand for “friendship.” The owner, Chuck Morris, knows many of hist
Williamsburg Christian Church in Williamsburg, VA
Congregants of Williamsburg Christian Church give special attention and care to the problem of homelessness. (Credit: Bre Soukup) Williamsburg Christian
Wauwatosa, WI
Family and friends visit their loved one at the senior living home, Lutheran Home & Harwood Place. (Credit: Eloise Schwarz)
Pensacola, FL
A resident’s garden helps beautify Pensacola. (Credit: Chet Stanhope) Pensacola truly is “where America began” since it was the first
Brookhaven Memorial Hospital, Patchogue, NY
Hipolito Torres Garcia, a former Brookhaven Memorial patient, relaxes on his front porch after a long hospital stay. (Credit: Migdalia
Village of Peoria Heights, IL
Villagers flaunt their patriotism at the annual Veteran’s Day Parade. (Credit: Thomas Horstmann) The people who reside here say, “Once
Troy, AL
The people of Troy are friendly and caring. (Credit: Lynn Baumgartner) The friendly and caring people of Troy will literally
Ludington, MI
Dozens of people gather on a main street to form a massive heart in downtown Ludington as a show of
Lake Havasu City, AZ
The community hosts many parades and festivals on the London Bridge each year to honor and pay their respects to
Summit View Place Apartments, Niagara Falls, NY
Apartment residents celebrate their neighbor and friend’s birthday. (Credit: Joyce Massey) I moved in three months ago and everyone welcomed
Sugar Land, TX
Locals hold a special place in their hearts for the closed down Imperial Sugar refinery, an integral part of their
Soulful Chicago Book Fair in Chicago, IL
Asadah Kirkland, founder of the Soulful Chicago Book Fair, happily basking in the positive energy the fair brings to the
Fallen Heroes Memorial in Sunbury, OH
A Sunbury resident places roses on the memorial crosses for Valentine’s Day to express his love and gratitude for all
Hixson, TN
A scenic hike through Coolidge Park. (Credit: Vicki Roginsky) After living out west most our lives we up and moved
Corinth, MS
A pancake fundraiser for kids at Waldron Street Christian Church. (Credit: Delores Topliff) Here, when you meet people for the
Lexington, TX
When kids come back to Lexington, they visit with everyone in town who made them who they are, not just
Charlie’s Place Activity and Respite Center, Baton Rouge, LA
A Charlie’s Place client gets a kiss from a therapy dog named Dala. (Credit: Dana Territo) Close your eyes and
Guntersville, AL
After the tornadoes hit, it took a huge effort to get the state park cleaned. Now that it’s clean, it’s
Southport, NC
"The friendliest seaside community"
Chester, CA
Randy Fossom’s annual Wheel Around Lake Almanor ride raises money for local charities. (Credit: Bill Mahaffey) I fell in love
The Orange Elks Lodge, Orange, CA
Orange Elks were there for Zack Collie when he sustained a life-changing injury. They supported him from his initial recovery
Franklin, NE
"1,000 heros"
Dalhart, TX
Dalhart is home to nice, caring people who aren’t too busy to help and pay it forward. On a trip
Ohio State University Medical Center, OH
The Ohio State University Medical Center has a laid back, polite and supportive culture. My family has said that I
Greenville, SC
Greenville is a friendly place where everyone is welcome. (Credit: William Hehmann) With lots of trails, restaurants, friendly people, broadway
The Villages, FL
The Villages bills itself as the “Florida’s friendliest hometown.” (Credit: Vincent DeSantis) This retirement community of over 100,000 residents lives
