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Berwick, ME

Berwick is just a short trip away from the Maine and New Hampshire border, but one thing they're not on...


DeLand, FL

With a downtown filled with as much character as nearby Disney World, some might call DeLand a fantasy land. Or...


Golden Hills Addition in Wichita, KS

As the name suggest, Golden Hills abides by one very admirable golden rule: look out for each other. And that...


Seaside, OR

If big-city bustle with small-town heart is what you're searching for, look no further than the beach town of Seaside,...


Banks, ID

The perfect reprieve for the down-to-earth, Banks' overwhelming calming effect isn't just due to it's wonderful scenery, but the country...


Meridian, ID

For a true demonstration of our deepest American values, look no further than the town of Meridian. The residents of...


Best Friends Sanctuary in Kanab, UT

The folk over at Best Friends Sanctuary more than live up to the animal rescue's name, providing care for countless...


Sauk Centre, MN

Welcome to Sauk Centre, a city with a cordial history and contemporary reputation to match. While it's famously known as...

Apple Canyon Lake, IL

Apple Canyon Lake is as full of whimsy as the name suggests. Overflowing with foliage and wildlife, the real magic...


Leon & Lulu in Clawson, MI

A true shopper's delight, Leon and Lulu is much more than a retail outlet but a place where customers become...


Door County, WI

Head north through Wisconsin and you'll find that Cheesehead country is as rich as it's namesake, if residents of the...


Lion’s Passage in Leo, IN

Like the roving buffalo that surround their neighborhood, the residents of Lion's Passage are always mindful of their flock. From...


Jamestown, TN

Jamestown, Tennessee, a rural mountain town, is the county seat for Fentress County and the perfect place to raise a...


Duncanville, TX

Young boys play a game of basketball with the local police to build strong relationships within the community. (Credit: Jocelyn


Sneadsferry, NC

Community members socialize outside. (Credit: Teresa Simmons) It’s a small military town that is very welcoming. Whenever I visit, the


Vancouver, WA

Florence Wheeler (right) featured with one of the therapists who helped her in rehab. (Credit: Florence Wheeler) Most of the


Gillionville Baptist Church in Albany, GA

Samaritan’s Purse volunteers clean up the wreckage. (Credit: Ruth Morgan) Our city and church responded and joined together when, not

Englewood Yoga Center in Englewood, FL

People strike a pose at Loving Light Yoga’s 9th year anniversary on the beach. (Credit: Deb Congleton) In May of


Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids in Tustin, CA

"Specializing in kids, haircuts, and smiles!"


Jamaica Plain, MA

Flowers bloom outside the botanical outdoor laboratory (Arnold Arboretum), started by Harvard University. (Credit: Faith Girdler) Because we have all


Grayson, GA

Sunset on Cooper Lake. (Credit: Denny Wood) Grayson, Georgia retains much of its small-town atmosphere despite the encroaching suburbs trailing


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


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

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


West Jefferson, NC

A group of women casually enjoy a meal together on a typical day in West Jefferson. (Credit: Ginny Tedder) In


Gary, IN

Gary Mayor, Karen Freeman-Wilson, presents the World Civility Day resolution to Community Civility Counts partners Dr. Gordon Bradshaw, Bob Heisse,


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


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


Jackson, MS

Vickie Bradley is an integral part of the Jackson community thanks to her good samaritan heart and generous contributions to