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Make somebody's day GREAT! Find a neighbor to reach out to.

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 Make somebody's day GREAT! Find a neighbor to reach out to.  Bring them a plant that can soon be planted outdoors, offer to plant it for them Invite a neighbor out to a local coffee shop in the morning Offer to shop for a neighbor who cannot get out Offer to take a neighbor to a park to walk on the trails What someone did nice for me: I've had some events recently that I need to publicize. I was too involved with the event to make time to take pictures. Without being asked, a few colleagues took pictures and have already emailed them me to use to promote the events and organization. Share your ideas on what you plan to do for a neighbor(s) in March 2023? Deana Tucker Dothage,   MPA (pronouns - she/her) Extension Engagement Specialist in Community Development MU Extension in St. Charles County  260 Brown Road | St. Peters, MO 63376 O:  636-970-3000 |  E:  dothaged@missouri.edu W:  https://extension.missouri.edu/counties/st-charles Missouri Good Neighbor Week is Sep
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 WHAT CAN I DO TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR? Hello from work MU Extension in St. Charles County, MO, and from my home, Warrenton, MO. I'm working with colleagues on a neighboring program. It's about connecting with neighbors to help each other, watch out for each other. I aim to share some of my past, current and future acts of kindness experiences through this blog. GOAL: Reach out to your neighbor, friend or family . HOW: Offer to help them with something. Send a card, take them food. Any small gesture to let the know you care. They will appreciate your gesture, and they may pay it forward by doing a good deed for someone else. WHY? The more people who take action, the more people will be connected. Being connected nearby and down the road keeps isolation at bay. When more people watch out for each other, you potentially reduce the risk of becoming a crime victim. When you do a good deed for someone else, often you benefit as much ore more than the recipient. Please share your