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Signed into law in 2022, Missouri Good Neighbor Week encourages citizens of Missouri to “participate in events and activities to establish connections with their neighbors.” For 2026, we have set an audacious goal: 50,000 acts of neighboring. Plan acts of neighboring any time this year and let us know what you do so we can count your neighborly act toward the Missouri goal. Then during Missouri Good Neighbor Week we will celebrate what has happened and present statewide awards. It is all part of our new theme: A Year of Neighboring Activity. A week to celebrate it.
Reporting - nominations - resources
Report Your Act of Neighboring (Individual and group)
How do we know that last year we had 42,134 Acts of Neighboring performed across Missouri in 2025? Because YOU told us. And, if we are going to reach our goal of 50,000 Acts of Neighboring reported, you’re going to need to tell us again! So PLEASE report your Acts of Neighboring for 2026 online!
Nominate someone for Most Engaged Neighbor
Do you have a neighbor who goes above and beyond to help others? We are looking for Missouri’s most engaged neighbors again this year! Each year we are blown away by the neighborliness you tell us about, and we can’t wait to hear more. All nominees will receive a small gift for being nominated. Winners will be announced during Missouri Good Neighbor Week. Nominate your most engaged online.
Nominate the most neighborly business.
Businesses shape the daily life of a community. Some simply provide goods and services. Others create belonging. The Most Neighborly Business Award celebrates businesses that go beyond transactions — building trust, uplifting people, and strengthening the social and economic wellbeing of their surroundings. Submit your nomination for the Most Neighborly Business online.
Where is the most neighborly neighborhood?
The Most Neighborly Neighborhood in Missouri Award recognizes neighborhoods where residents actively care for one another, include others, and work together to improve their community. This could be apartment complexes, subdivisions, trailer parks, urban neighbors, and/or small communities. This nomination helps us understand how neighbors interact, solve problems, and build belonging — not just during events, but in everyday life. Be sure to nominate your neighborhood online.
Most Neighborly Cities in Missouri
We are looking for the Most Neighborly Cities in Missouri. You don’t need to apply, but you do need to celebrate! A variety of criteria are added up (reported acts, nominations and City Proclamations) to determine winners. We’ve created some tools, including sample proclamations, to help give your city a good start. Remember to report any completed proclamations.
Resources for families
Get the kids involved! We have downloadable coloring sheets. We have a list of 101 acts of neighboring to help jumpstart your planning. And in addition to these resources, you will also find helpful guides on the National Good Neighbor Day website.
Resources for organizations
You can find label templates here, our marketing kit, and a growing list of resources that could help your organization celebrate Missouri Good Neighbor Week. In addition to the resources linked here, you will also find helpful guides on the National Good Neighbor Day website.
Neighborly news and big results from 2025
The fourth year of Missouri Good Neighbor Week (2025) was a great success. We exceeded our goal with over 42,000 acts of neighboring reported. We also honored 20 Missouri's as the most engaged. The biggest honor went to six cities that were recognized as the most neighborly in their size category. It is also fun to look back at the winners in 2023.
Help spread the word about this holiday
Download this year's Communications and Marketing Kit to find easy to use tools for inviting others to celebrate Missouri Good Neighbor Week. Helpful for organizations and cities. You can also access and download logos for the holiday to use online or in print. A special thanks to KY3 in Springfield, Mo for supporting the week with PSAs like this one.
Why do these numbers matters?
Some of you have questioned why we count acts of neighboring. Many of you want to do neighborly acts without acknowledgment. We applaud your humility! But what we’ve learned over the years that people are inspired to action by action. When they see others’ good deeds, it inspires their own. So, share with us what you are doing. What serves as a humble act of neighboring to you might spark action in many others.
Sponsors make the week possible.
Bringing this celebration to life — and helping it grow — takes more than goodwill. It takes support. That’s why we’re excited to offer a way for businesses and organizations to sponsor Missouri Good Neighbor Week and help amplify the reach and impact of this meaningful initiative.