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
Texas A&M University, TX
A community spirit of helping and giving fuels the largest single-day of service at any university in the country. (Credit:
Fargo, ND
It’s easy to make new friends in a friendly place like Fargo. (Credit: Dinah Stephens) Just new to Fargo, I
Jim Oliver’s Smoke House Restaurant, Lodge and Cabins, TN
Jim Oliver’s Smoke House has been a safe haven for stranded travelers and folks down on their luck for 50
Darrington, WA
The people of Darrington faced a terrible tragedy, pulling together and overcoming it with hard work, determination and fortitude. (Credit:
South Whidbey Island in Puget Sound, WA
Named a Finalist Because: The nation could use a lesson from this opinionated island community, where combatants leave even the
5 Stories That Celebrate the Spirit of Giving
Ten-year-old Riley Christensen and her mother, Lynn, were huddled in front of the family computer, checking out models and prices...
The Slave in the Garage
Sold by her parents and smuggled into America, one young girl did a family's dirty work for two years. Then...
Kirkwood, PA
Neighbors help each other make this beautiful landscape with the cycle of the crops. When someone is injured or sick
